Bachelor of Arts

International Studies

Academic Department

** International Studies majors are encouraged to pursue a Strategic Areas Certificate (12 credit hours), available for East Asia and Middle East/North Africa. **

Geography

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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

International Studies Electives

Choose three additional International Studies elective courses.

Sub-Total Credits
9

Foreign Language

Depending on fluency, see department.

The ability to communicate in foreign communities is fundamental to effective international work. 

Two sequential courses in a foreign language. Arabic, French, German, Greek, Italian, Irish, Japanese, Latin, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish

Sub-Total Credits
6

Practical International Experience

Being immersed in an international environment is one of the most effective means for gaining an international perspective. Therefore, each student majoring in International Studies will complete one of the following practical international experiences:

  • Study Abroad
  • Internship in international business
  • Structured experience abroad without academic credit

Electives

Electives to reach the 120 hour minimum to graduate 

Total Credits
48