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International relations are shaped by the forces of culture, ideology, identity, geography, history, religion, social relations, and economics. International studies is an interdisciplinary major that focuses on understanding these dynamic transnational factors and issues that influence relations between actors in the world system. The international studies major requires completing 15 hours in required classes; 27 hours in electives, with one course from each of the four international fields (business and economics, culture and ideas, development, and politics and policy); and five additional elective courses. Students are encouraged to take classes from a variety of pre-fixes to become more versed in international studies from a broad prospective. Student must take classes in three of the following five prefixes (ANT, GEO, HIS, PSC, and SOC). Students must also complete 12 hours in a foreign language.Only courses with a grade of C- or better may count toward an international studies major, minor, or area of focus. Students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 in their degree coursework to qualify for graduation. Students are encouraged to complete study-abroad courses and internships toward the international studies major. Topics courses and independent study credit hours may fulfill secondary course requirements. Contact the international studies coordinator prior to enrolling in any of these options to verify whether the credit hours qualify, and if so, how much they will apply toward completing the major degree program requirements. The Office of Education Abroad (University Center 330) can help with scholarship applications to offset expenses, including university scholarships, as well as a “beyond the classroom†scholarship toward study abroad, sponsored by the sociology department, for which all majors are eligible.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Area Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
International relations are shaped by the forces of culture, ideology, identity, geography, history, religion, social relations, and economics. International studies is an interdisciplinary major that focuses on understanding these dynamic transnational factors and issues that influence relations between actors in the world system. The international studies major requires completing 15 hours in required classes; 27 hours in electives, with one course from each of the four international fields (business and economics, culture and ideas, development, and politics and policy); and five additional elective courses. Students are encouraged to take classes from a variety of pre-fixes to become more versed in international studies from a broad prospective. Student must take classes in three of the following five prefixes (ANT, GEO, HIS, PSC, and SOC). Students must also complete 12 hours in a foreign language.Only courses with a grade of C- or better may count toward an international studies major, minor, or area of focus. Students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 in their degree coursework to qualify for graduation. Students are encouraged to complete study-abroad courses and internships toward the international studies major. Topics courses and independent study credit hours may fulfill secondary course requirements. Contact the international studies coordinator prior to enrolling in any of these options to verify whether the credit hours qualify, and if so, how much they will apply toward completing the major degree program requirements. The Office of Education Abroad (University Center 330) can help with scholarship applications to offset expenses, including university scholarships, as well as a “beyond the classroom†scholarship toward study abroad, sponsored by the sociology department, for which all majors are eligible.
Admission Requirements
5+
Students must have a minimum score of 500 or higher on TOEFL (paper-based).
48 Months
Jan-2000
Tuition fees
Domestic
0 USD
International
0 USD
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48 monthsProgramme duration
Jan-2000Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Area Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Programme overview
Main Subject
Area Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Admission Requirements
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
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