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 Credits: 3
POL 203 - Introduction to Global Politics Credits: 3

Major Requirements

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

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

HST 351 - Europe, 1648-1815: Age of Reason and Revolution Credits: 3
HST 360 - Historical Geography Credits: 3
HST 368 - Europe in the Contemporary World Credits: 3
HST 370 - Russia under the Romanovs (1613-1917) Credits: 3
HST 372 - Eastern Europe under Communism and After Credits: 3
HST 374 - Revolution in the Modern World Credits: 3
HST 381 - African Civilization Credits: 3
HST 382 - Africa in the Modern World Credits: 3
HST 385 - The Modern Middle East: From the Rise of Nation States to ISIS Credits: 3
HST 391 - China: From Confucianism to Communism Credits: 3
HST 392 - Japan: From Ancient Myth to Constitutional Monarchy Credits: 3
HST 393 - A History of Southern Asia Credits: 3
HST 396 - The Emergence of Modern Latin America Credits: 3
or
POL 341 - Comparative Politics: The Western World Credits: 3 or
HST 343 - Medieval Europe Credits: 3 or
HST 345 - The History of Violence Credits: 3 or
HST 346 - Renaissance and Reformation Europe Credits: 3

Total Required Course Credits: 21

Elective

Electives

BEC 325 - Dimensions of International Business Credits: 3
BLW 415 - International Law and Business Credits: 3
CRJ 360 - Terrorism Credits: 3
ECO 370 - Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development Credits: 3
ENG 339 - World Drama Credits: 3
ENG 343 - Irish Literature Credits: 3
ENG 352 - Shifting Selves Credits: 3
ENG 355 - East Asian Literature in Translation Credits: 3
ENG 444 - Post Colonial Literature Credits: 3
FIN 333 - Global Finance Credits: 3
FIN 436 - International Financial Management Credits: 3
FIN 437 - International Financial Markets and Banking Credits: 3
FLM 362 - International Film Credits: 3
FPA 237 - Music in World Cultures Credits: 3
FRE 305 - Advanced French Composition 1 Credits: 3
FRE 306 - Advanced French Composition 2 Credits: 3
FRE 307 - Advanced Conversation 1 Credits: 3
FRE 308 - Advanced Conversation 2 Credits: 3
FRE 311 - Commercial French Credits: 3
FRE 312 - French Novel: From its Origins to Realism Credits: 3
FRE 313 - The French Theater: From its Origins to Romantics Credits: 3
FRE 314 - Poetry And Short Story in France: Origins to the Eighteenth Century Credits: 3
FRE 417 - The French Novel: The Contemporary Period Credits: 3
FRE 418 - Contemporary French Theater Credits: 3
FRE 419 - Poetry and the Short Story in France in the Modern Period Credits: 3
FRE 421 - French Civilization Credits: 3
HST 355 - The Soviet Experiment and Post-Soviet Successor States Credits: 3
HST 381 - African Civilization Credits: 3
HST 382 - Africa in the Modern World Credits: 3
HST 385 - The Modern Middle East: From the Rise of Nation States to ISIS Credits: 3
HST 393 - A History of Southern Asia Credits: 3
HST 396 - The Emergence of Modern Latin America Credits: 3
ITA 301 - Survey of Italian Literature 1 Credits: 3
ITA 302 - Survey of Italian Literature 2 Credits: 3
ITA 305 - Advanced Italian Composition 1 Credits: 3
ITA 306 - Advanced Italian Composition 2 Credits: 3
ITA 307 - Advanced Italian Conversation 1 Credits: 3
ITA 308 - Advanced Italian Conversation 2 Credits: 3
ITA 309 - The Italian People and Their Culture 2 Credits: 3
ITA 311 - Italian for the Business World Credits: 3
ITA 313 - The Italian Theater Credits: 3
ITA 401 - Dante 1 Credits: 3
ITA 402 - Dante 2 Credits: 3
ITA 414 - Twentieth Century Italian Narrative Credits: 3
ITA 415 - Twentieth Century Italian Theater and Poetry Credits: 3
ITA 421 - Italian Civilization Credits: 3
ITA 422 - Italian Cinema Credits: 3
MKT 414 - International Marketing Credits: 3
MKT 416 - International Advertising Credits: 3
MSC 399 - International Mass Communication Credits: 3
PHL 337 - Philosophy and Culture Credits: 3
POL 317 - The Politics of Evil Credits: 3
POL 331 - American Foreign Policy Credits: 3
POL 333 - The Politics of Non-Violence Credits: 3
POL 335 - Famous Political Trials Credits: 3
POL 341 - Comparative Politics: The Western World Credits: 3
POL 346 - The Third World: Politics and Development Credits: 3
POL 347 - Comparative Politics: The Non-Western World Credits: 3
POL 348 - Politics Ldrshp Mod South Asia Credits: 3
POL 364 - International Law and Organizations Credits: 3
POL 365 - Contemporary Global Politics Credits: 3
POL 366 - International Politics and Film Credits: 3
POL 368 - Environmental Politics Credits: 3
POL 370 - Human Rights Credits: 3
POL 371 - Politics of Global Health Credits: 3
POL 373 - Global Cities and the Environment Credits: 3
RST 215 - Islam: History, Belief, and Practice Credits: 3
RST 310 - The Religious Traditions of China Credits: 3
RST 318 - Violence, Peace & Social Justice Credits: 3
RST 327 - The Holocaust and the Churches Credits: 3
RST 343 - Sufism: Traditions of Islamic Mysticism Credits: 3
SCS 220 - Intercultural Communication Credits: 3
SOC 314 - Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
SOC 340 - Adapting to a Different Culture Credits: 3
SPA 255 - Conducting Business in Hispanic Cultures Credits: 3
SPA 304 - Spanish for Hispanics Credits: 3
SPA 305 - Advanced Spanish Composition 1 Credits: 3
SPA 306 - Advanced Spanish Composition 2 Credits: 3
SPA 307 - Advanced Conversation 1 Credits: 3
SPA 308 - Advanced Conversation 2 Credits: 3
SPA 309 - Speech Patterns of Spanish Credits: 3
SPA 310 - Spanish Literature Origin through the 16th Century Credits: 3
SPA 311 - Spanish Literature 17th to 19th Century Credits: 3
SPA 312 - Spanish American Literature from Pre-Columbian to the Present Credits: 3
SPA 320 - Written Spanish for the Business World Credits: 3
SPA 409 - Spanish Golden Age Literature Credits: 3
SPA 411 - Spanish/Latin American Cinema Credits: 3
SPA 412 - The History and Culture of Spain Credits: 3
SPA 413 - The Hispanic Heritage Credits: 3
SPA 415 - Puerto Rican Heritage Credits: 3
SPA 416 - Contemporary Spanish Literature Credits: 3
SPA 420 - Miguel de Cervantes: El Quijote Credits: 3
SPA 426 - Contemporary Hispanic American Literature Credits: 3
SPA 429 - Cervantes Theater of the Golden Age Credits: 3
STA 363 - The Terrorist Mindset and Their Decision-Making Strategies Credits: 3

Total Elective Credits: 3

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