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Program Requirements
The International Studies program leads to a degree of Bachelor of Arts.
See the University Bulletin
Major in International Studies
Core
All students complete these core requirements:
PSC 250 Comparative Politics
PSC 270 International Relations
GEO 312 World Economic Geography (note the pre-requisite: GEO 114)
PHL/REL 352 World Religions
IS 495 Senior Seminar
Concentrations
Concentrations consist of 24 hours of credit. All include 6 hours of a foreign language at the 200-level.
Pre-professional Programs
The Pre-professional program replaces the traditional minor and provides students with a skill set appropriate to careers and further study in the global marketplace. All pre-professional programs require 21 credit hours. Double majors are not required to complete a pre-professional program.
International Business
Language Specialization (currently available in French, German, Russian, Spanish)
Personalized Pre-Professional Program (requires authorization from the Director and Dean)
Minor in International Studies
The minor consists of 21 credit hours, of which 9 must be completed at the 300 or 400 level. It is an excellent complement to a major in any of the core disciplines.
Required:
PSC 250 Comparative Politics
PSC 270 International Relations
GEO 312 World Economic Geography (note the pre-requisite: GEO 114)
9 hours of international studies electives.