The following is intended as a brief overview of the International Studies major curriculum. For full details regarding required classes, please see the Academic Catalog.
Course Number | Course Name | Hours |
University Core | University Core Requirements | 36 |
International Studies Core Requirements | 12 | |
GBU 355 | Global Dimensions of Business | 3 |
MLG 205 | Cross-Cultural Understanding | 3 |
MLG 350 | Cross-Cultural Leadership | 3 |
PLS 320 or HIS 350/PLS 450 |
Comparative Governments or History of Political Theory |
3 |
SOC 435 |
Religion, Culture & Society: Cross-Cultural & Global Issues |
3 |
International Studies Electives | Choose six of the following courses; courses not listed must have approval of the program advisor | 18 |
BIO 321 | Ecology | 4 |
COM 449 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
ECO 231 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
FRE 315 | French Civilization | 3 |
GEO 403 | Selected Topics in Geography | 3 |
GER 315 | German Civilization | 3 |
HIS 456 | History of the Middle East | 3 |
HIS 494 | London History & Culture (London Semester Abroad) | 3 |
HIS 495 | Austrian Civilization (Salzburg Semester Abroad) | 3 |
MLG 440 | Special Topics: Food and Culture | 3 |
MLG 450 | The Multicultural Classroom | 3 |
PLS 419 or HIS 419 |
International Relations | 3 |
PLS 422 | Politics of Developing Nations | 3 |
PLS 442 or HIS 442 |
Twentieth Century U.S. Diplomatic History | 3 |
SOC 205 | Sociology: An Introduction in Global Context | 3 |
SOC 312 | Social Science Research Methods | 3 |
SOC 420 | Social Stratification: National & International Perspectives | 3 |
SOC 435 | Religion, Culture and Society: Cross-Cultural & Global Issues | 3 |
SPA 315 | Spanish Civilization | 3 |
SPA 316 | Latin-American Civilization | 3 |
Modern Language | Students must take 18 hours of the same language, with 6 of those 18 hours at the 300 level or higher | 18 |
Study Abroad | One term studying abroad is required and students must apply for study abroad through the McMillan Center for Education Abroad; the program advisor may substitute living abroad experience for study abroad | |
Senior Seminar | MLG 470 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
General Electives | Sufficient elective hours must be taken to meet the minimum hour requirement for graduation in this program; electives should be chosen in consultation with advisor | 45 |
Total Hours | 130 |