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Nov 21, 2024
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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
International Studies with a concentration in International Security and Diplomacy, BA
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During the last few decades, companies and government agencies have increased their search for employees who understand world issues. A Bachelor of Arts with a major in international studies and a concentration in international security and diplomacy makes you an excellent candidate for a variety of positions.
This major is designed to prepare students for jobs in the public and private sectors, where globalization is increasing dramatically, or to enter a graduate degree program.
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Major requirements
Majors need 42 hours from the list of approved courses below, including: International Security and Diplomacy concentration, 36 hours
Twelve of the 36 hours must be advanced-level courses. International politics and diplomacy, 9 hours
International conflict and national security, 9 hours
Military history, 9 hours
Regional choice, 9 hours
Students should select one region of the world relevant to their concentration and foreign language requirement and take 9 hours in that region. See “Regional choice” under the concentration in Regional Studies . Note
* May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
Some courses (e.g., INST 4850 and INST 4900 ) may be repeated for credit as topics vary and if the subject is appropriate. Other course requirements
- 6 upper-division hours in a foreign language of the student’s choice. International students who attended high school in a non-native English speaking country and have been exempted from the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences foreign language requirement can substitute 6 hours of advanced English writing courses with prior approval of the International Studies director or academic advisor.
- Students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of Study Abroad opportunities. Students are also encouraged to do an internship related to their area of concentration; only 3 hours will apply towards the major.
Electives
Hours required for electives may vary based on course selection and the University Core Curriculum requirements . Electives may be required to satisfy the advanced hour requirement (42) and/or the minimum total hours required for the degree. For specific information, see an academic advisor in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.
Other requirements
To graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in international studies, a student must have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 at the time of graduation.
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