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Catalog 2005-2006
International Studies (BA)
Requirements of the Major
For Students Graduating on or Before Summer 2006
School of American and International Studies
Convener: Charles Carreras

New Curriculum Plan Resources

Applies Only to Those Students Graduating After Summer 2006
The new requirements are subject to change. Students should meet with their advisor before registering.

Overview of the New Curriculum Plan
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CEP General Education Course List (PDF)
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One course of an international/comparative nature Western content 3 crs.
One course of an international/comparative nature non-Western content 3 crs.
One course in the multicultural nature of American Society 3 crs.
One course in geography 3-4 crs.
Two courses at the 300/400 level in a foreign language* 6 crs.
  Language must be appropriate to Areas Studies option; coursework must receive a grade "C" or higher; course-work assumes the appropriate 100/200 level prerequisite language courses. This requirement may be waived for native speakers or by a third-year foreign language proficiency test – see convener of the International Studies major.
 
Six courses (four of which must be at the 300/400) in one of the following concentrations 18 crs.
  Global Issues Concentration: FIVE courses on global issues with a thematic focus (e.g. development, security, gender, race/ethnic issues, etc.). ONE course in either business, economics, environment or ethics/values with an international/comparative emphasis.
Areas Studies Concentration: FIVE courses in ONE geographical area (e.g. Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America). ONE course in a second geographical area.
 
A 300/400 level course approved by the convener 3-4crs.
Required: An international/multicultural experience such as study abroad, international cooperative education, internship, or service learning.  

  Minimum: 39-41 crs.

PLEASE NOTE:
Courses approved for the categories and concentrations required in the Major are available from the Convener or the School of American and International Studies.

Recommended for the International Studies Major*:
  • Courses offered by visiting foreign scholars.
  • Coursework in quantitative analysis.
  • Third year proficiency in an additional foreign language – especially valuable to students planning a career in international affairs.
*Recommended coursework counted toward Major only upon approval by faculty advisor in the Major.
 
AIS School Core Requirements

AAMR 125 Introduction to American Studies 3 crs.
AINS 127 Introduction to International Studies 3 crs.
AHST 107/108 Introduction to U.S. History I or II 3 crs.
Choose one: AHST 101 Western Studies I
AHST 102 Western Studies II
AHST 110 World Civilizations I
AHST 111 World Civilizations II
4 crs.

  Minimum 13 crs.

NOTE: International Studies as a Second Major requires the following school core, totaling 7 credits.
AINS 127 Introduction to International Studies and
One of the following:
  • AHST 101 Western Studies I
  • AHST 102 Western Studies II
  • AHST 110 World Civilizations I
  • AHST 111 World Civilizations II



Related Information:
International Studies Home Page
General Education Requirements
Graduation Requirements
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