International Studies
The
international studies major
provides students with a
political view of the international community. Utilizing courses in
economics, geography, history, literature, and political science,
this program prepares students for careers in areas such as
diplomacy, intelligence, international media, humanitarian
assistance, international relations, and missions.
Course requirements involve 54 hours, including:
International Studies Core. .......................................................21
(or
)
(or
)
Social Science Requirements...................................................12
(or
Social science electives chosen from......................................21
Three or more courses selected from................................... 9
At least one course from Biblical and Theological Studies.3
At least one course in English, literature, and modern
languages............................................................................. 3
LIT-XXXX Any Non-American Literature Course. ...............3
Additional required cognates
Certified proficiency in a foreign language at a level equivalent
to four semesters of university study.
*Capstone course
Students are also expected to have an in-depth cross-cultural
experience in a non-American culture (at least six weeks). Travel
study must be approved by the department.
International Studies Major Curriculum Summary:
Proficiency Requirements . ........................................................0–5
Other General Education Requirements .....................................39
International Studies Requirements.............................................54
Required Cognates ................................................................. 0–15
Electives ................................................................................20–35
Total (minimum, not including proficiency)........................... 128
A complete description of the general education requirements is found on page 24.
Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a
Major in International Studies
First year:
Biological Science Elective.............................................................3.5
LIT-2XXX Literature Elective .............................................................3
Physical Science Elective...............................................................3.5
Quantitative Elective..........................................................................3
Total................................................................................................. 33
Second year:
)
(or
Elementary Foreign Language requirement ..................................0–8
Social Science Electives....................................................................6
Electives....................................................................................... 4–12
Total................................................................................................. 33
Third year:
BUS-3910 International Business......................................................3
INT
Intermediate Foreign Language requirement.................................0–7
Electives....................................................................................... 6–13
Total................................................................................................. 31
Fourth year:
(or
Social Science Electives.................................................................. 15
Electives.............................................................................................7
Total................................................................................................. 31
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2014–15 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Department of History and Government
International Studies
