Departments & Programs

International Studies

Major in International Studies—B.A.
Required Courses

Students must complete a minimum of 41 credit hours including the following:

  1. Two core courses chosen from I202–I210; one of the two must introduce the chosen thematic concentration (6 cr.).
  2. Four courses (at least 12 credit hours) at the I300–I400 level. Two I300-level courses must be in the student's chosen thematic concentration; the remaining two I300-level or I400-level courses may be chosen from approved International Studies courses, regardless of thematic concentration.
  3. I315. Completion of I315 before the overseas experience is strongly recommended.
  4. I400 or I406 (3 cr.).
  5. Three courses (at least 9 credit hours) at the 300–400 level from a regional concentration area, taken outside of International Studies.
  6. Foreign language proficiency (at least 6 credit hours) beyond the College's general requirement for B.A. degrees. Students may pursue the study of a single foreign language through six semesters; they may study one foreign language through four semesters and study a second foreign language through two semesters; or they may study one foreign language through four semesters, study the first semester of a second foreign language, and study the first semester of a third foreign language. Non–native speakers of English may petition International Studies for exemption from third-year language study. See advisor for details about procedure and necessary documentation.
  7. An overseas experience (study or internship, INTL-I 498) of at least 6 weeks duration, approved in advance by International Studies.
  8. ASCS-Q 299 Marketing Yourself for the Job and Internship Search (2 cr.).

Note: Students  may need more than 41 credit hours to complete the overseas/international experience requirement.

All students who complete a major in International Studies must also complete a College-approved minor. Ideally, the minor would be related to the chosen thematic or regional concentration in the major.

Students must also complete the degree requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences.