Requirements for International Studies Majors

Introductory Course Work (18 Credits)

International studies majors must complete four of the following eight courses. In addition, they must complete two additional introductory courses selected with the advisement and approval of the chairperson.

ANT 100	Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
COM 418	Cross-cultural Communication
ESC 102	Elements of Geography or PLS 475 Political Geography
ECN 202	Principles of Macro Economics
ENL 164	Intro to World Literature or ENL 165 International Fiction
HST 102	The Modern World
PLS 111	World Politics
PLS 112	Foreign Governments
SOC 306	Social Changes in the Third World or PLS 364 Politics of Developing Countries

Upper-division Track (18 Credits)

International studies majors must complete one of the following three upper-division course-work tracks:

Area Studies Track

Students choosing this track must complete 18 credits of upper-division course work pertaining to one of the following geographical areas. Courses must be selected in consultation with the chairperson.

Africa
Asia
Canada
Europe
Latin America
International Business

Multi-regional Studies Track

International studies majors choosing this option select six courses with the advisement and approval of the program director. These include three courses, each of which is related to a different one of the geographical areas listed above, and three courses that are related to a fourth area.

Environment Track

Students opting for this track must complete six upper-division courses which focus on various manifestations of global interdependence. Four of the six courses must be from the following list, and two must be selected in consultation with the program director.

ANT 321	Cultural Change
CHM 370	Energy and Environment
GEL 304	Mineral Resources and Public Policy
ESC 364	Water Resources Issues
PLS 338	Contemporary Issues in International Relations
PLS 364	Politics of Developing Countries
PLS 445	International Law and Organization
PLS 475	Political Geography

International Business Track

Foreign Language Requirement

Majors must demonstrate competence in an appropriate foreign language, approved by the program director, by completing the second half of an intermediate language course (or a more advanced course), or by taking a qualifying examination. Completion of a third year of language is strongly recommended.