International Studies, BA (2210)

The Department of Political Science offers an interdisciplinary major concentration in international studies (HEGIS 2210). The program in international studies is supported by the faculty of history, political science, economics, sociology and foreign languages.

Coordinator: T. Mulligan.

The international studies program gives students a background that will provide them with the necessary skills to join companies or agencies specializing in international relations or trade. The language, history, politics, and economics requirements will prepare the students to comprehend the changes in the modern-day world.

Overview

College Core Curriculum	46-49 credits
Major Courses (including 2 language courses)	24 credits
Major Course Electives	6 credits
Liberal Arts Electives	3 credits
Open Electives	38-41 credits
TOTAL	120-123 credits

Co-requisite (Major and Core)

ECO 201 - Basic Microeconomic Analysis 3 Credits
POL 203 - Introduction to Global Politics 3 Credits

Major Requirements

Modern Languages - Competency in foreign language 6 Credits (beyond 200 level)
ECO 415 - Economics of Global Resources 3 Credits or
GEO 415 - Economics of Global Resources 3 Credits or
GEO 360 - Historical Geography 3 Credits or
HST 360 - Historical Geograhy 3 Credits
ECO 416 - International Economics 3 Credits or
ECO 300 - Comparative Economic Growth and Development 3 Credits
POL 362 - International Relations 3 Credits
IST 497 - Capstone Course in International Studies (3 Credits)

Any non-US History Course or Any Comparative Politics Course (3 credits)

HST 351 - Europe, 1648-1815: Age of Reason and Revolution 3 Credits
HST 360 - Historical Geograhy 3 Credits
HST 368 - Europe in the Contemporary World 3 Credits
HST 370 - The Development of Modern Russia 3 Credits
HST 372 - History of Eastern Europe 3 Credits
HST 374 - Revolution in the Modern World 3 Credits
HST 381 - African Civilization 3 Credits
HST 382 - Africa in the Modern World 3 Credits
HST 385 - The Modern Middle East: From the Rise of Nation States to ISIS 3 Credits
HST 391 - China: From Confuciianism to Communism 3 Credits
HST 392 - Japan: From Ancient Myth to Constitutional Monarchy 3 Credits
HST 393 - A History of Southern Asia 3 Credits
HST 396 - The Emergence of Modern Latin America 3 Credits
or
POL 341 - Comparative Politics: The Western World 3 Credits or
HST 343 - Medieval Europe 3 Credits or
HST 345 - The History of Violence 3 Credits or
HST 346 - Renaissance and Reformation Europe 3 Credits

Total Required Course Credits: 21

Elective

Possible Electives

BEC 325 - Dimensions of International Business 3 Credits *
ECO 370 - Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development 3 Credits
MCO 399 - International Mass Communication 3 Credits
PHL 337 - Philosophy and Culture 3 Credits
POL 370 - Human Rights 3 Credits
POL 364 - International Law and Organizations 3 Credits
POL 365 - Contemporary Global Politics 3 Credits
POL 368 - Environmental Politics 3 Credits
SOC 314 - Cultural Anthropology 3 Credits
SCS 346 - Intercultural Communication 3 Credits
Internship - Opportunities Department Dependent 3 Credits

Total Elective Credits: 3

*Students must demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language up through the intermediate level.