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    Dec 06, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

International Studies with a concentration in Human Security, BA


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In our increasingly interconnected world, businesses, non-governmental organizations, aid agencies, 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 human security makes you a valuable asset to any organization with whom you choose to work.  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.

 

Degree requirements


Hours required and general/college requirements


A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree as specified in the General University Requirements in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences requirements.

Human Security concentration, 36 hours


Twelve of the 36 hours must be advanced-level courses.

Social Issues and Global Health, 12 hours


Region courses, 9 hours


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.
• Latin and Sign Language courses will not count toward this requirement.

 

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.
 

Minor


Optional.

Other information


ANTH 4701 , PSCI 3700 , PSCI 4700 , PSCI 4820 , HIST 4260 HIST 4262 , HIST 4263 , and WGST 4260  can apply with advisor approval.
• 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.

 

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