If a minor is required in your degree program, at least 9 (lower and/or upper-division) hours of courses in the minor must be completed at the University.
| Requirements for a Minor in International Studies | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| A minimum of 21 hours, including at least 9 hours at the 300-400 level. | 21 |
| Students must complete: | 12 |
| IS 100 | |
| PSC 250 | |
| PSC 270 | |
| GEO 312 | |
| 9 hours from the following: | 9 |
| AN 347, AN 348; ARH 203, ARH 312, ARH 322, ARH 324, ARH 326, ARH 330, ARH 332, ARH 335; CJ 472; EH 216, EH 349; | |
| GEO 314, GEO 315, GEO 316; HY 104, HY 321, HY 323, HY 325, HY 326, HY 333, HY 334, HY 335, HY 336, HY 337, HY 338, HY 345, HY 346, HY 347, HY 348, HY 355, HY 356, HY 357, HY 364, HY 365 (W), HY 367(W), HY 368, HY 429, HY 450, HY 454, HY 457, HY 461, HY 465 | |
| IS 490, IS 491, IS 492, IS 495; LG 200 or higher; MUO 136; | |
| PHL 354, PHL 355 | |
| PSC 489, PSC 313 (W), PSC 360, PSC 365 (W), PSC 368, PSC 450, PSC 452, PSC 470; SY411(W), or any IS-related course (upon approval of the Director). |
| International Studies Staff | (251) 460-6746 |
|---|---|
| Director | Dr. Christine Rinne (Europe) |
| Faculty Affiliates |
Ms. Kristy Britt, Modern and Classical Languages and Literature (Latin America) |
International Studies website
http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/internationalstudies
The International Studies major is a rigorous interdisciplinary program designed for students who wish to build a solid foundation for a career in international affairs. The program combines language fluency, international/ area studies, and international business, and, as such, fulfills the requirements for both the major and minor. The faculty directing the major is drawn mostly from the departments of modern and classical languages and literature, geography, history, philosophy, political science, sociology and anthropology.
All first-time freshmen must successfully complete CAS 100: First Year Experience as a degree requirement. Students must enroll during their first term at USA, except for summer-entry students who must enroll in the fall semester following entry. GEO 312 will satisfy the technology requirement for International Studies majors.
Study Abroad
Students in International Studies are strongly encouraged to incorporate international experiences as part of their academic activities. Study, research, and internships as well as service learning and community service abroad are available options. For more information contact the IS Office and/or the USA Office of International Education.