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

International Studies with a concentration in Global Perspectives, BA


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In our increasingly interconnected world, businesses 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 global perspectives makes students a valuable asset to any organization with whom they 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 require 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.
 

Major requirements


Majors need 42 hours from the list of approved courses below, including:

Global Perspectives concentration, 36 hours


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

Culture courses, 12 hours


Contemporary Issues, 12 hours


Region courses, 12 hours


Other course requirements


Students pursuing the Global Perspectives concentration in International Studies should not select Latin or Sign Language to fulfill the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences BA degree Foreign Language requirement.

Minor


Optional.

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 information


  ANTH 4701 , PSCI 3700 , PSCI 4700 , PSCI 4820 , HIST 4260 , HIST 4262 , HIST 4263 , 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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