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The international studies major reflects the reality of globalization and prepares students to address, manage and resolve contemporary foreign policy and public policy challenges, problems and issues employing an international and comparative perspective. At its heart international studies is about how people work together across national borders, balancing the global common good and their national interests. Career Possibilities Majoring in international studies at SFU can help you stand out in the job market and/or as you apply to graduate school or law school. Your research experience, internships, and skills will help to build career contacts and gain real-world experience. The international studies major at SFU is a gateway to a variety of international careers in law, government, the non-profit sector, and the private sector including: International law Foreign policy and national security Intelligence analysis International trade and finance Economic and social development Human rights The global environment International negotiation and diplomacy International communications and media relations Major Requirements: PLSC 102 - American National Government PLSC 103 - World Politics PLSC 313 - Ethics and Public Policy (9 credits from the following) HIST 101 - Europe and the World 1500-1815 HIST 102 - Europe and the World Since 1815 HIST 105 - World History (Asian Perspectives) 1200-1800 HIST 106 - World History (Asian Perspectives) Since 1800 Political Science Electives (12 credits from the following) PLSC 211 - Democracy and Dictatorship: Comparative Politics in the Modern World PLSC 221 - War and Peace: International Relations in the Modern World PLSC 223 - U.S. Foreign Policy PLSC 312 - Public Policy Analysis PLSC 421 - International Law History Electives (12 credits from the following) HIST 225 - Topics in Women and Gender in Western History HIST 250 - History of the World Automobile Industry HIST 263 - Global Histories of Fashion HIST 264 - History of Working People HIST 265 - History of India HIST 300 - Medieval and Renaissance Europe HIST 332 - Modern Britain and Empire HIST 333 - Topics in Russian History HIST 336 - Topics in Latin American History HIST 337 - Topics in Modern Middle Eastern History HIST 338 - East Asia in the World HIST 339 - Topics in African History HIST 375 - Comparative Economic and Business History HIST 403 - World War II: Origins and Aftermath HIST 406 - Water Power: Water Conflict and Control in US and Beyond HIST 420 - Mediterranean World (Christians, Muslims & Jews in Mediterranean Society) HIST 445 - The Black Death : Renaissance Society, Culture and Politics HIST 478 - Muslim Kings, Non-Muslim Subjects Capstone Experience (3 credits) PLSC 499 - Seminar in Research Techniques or HIST 201 - Historian's Craft and HIST 499 - History Capstone (Thesis to be read by Political Science and History faculty)
Programme overview
Main Subject
Area Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
The international studies major reflects the reality of globalization and prepares students to address, manage and resolve contemporary foreign policy and public policy challenges, problems and issues employing an international and comparative perspective. At its heart international studies is about how people work together across national borders, balancing the global common good and their national interests. Career Possibilities Majoring in international studies at SFU can help you stand out in the job market and/or as you apply to graduate school or law school. Your research experience, internships, and skills will help to build career contacts and gain real-world experience. The international studies major at SFU is a gateway to a variety of international careers in law, government, the non-profit sector, and the private sector including: International law Foreign policy and national security Intelligence analysis International trade and finance Economic and social development Human rights The global environment International negotiation and diplomacy International communications and media relations Major Requirements: PLSC 102 - American National Government PLSC 103 - World Politics PLSC 313 - Ethics and Public Policy (9 credits from the following) HIST 101 - Europe and the World 1500-1815 HIST 102 - Europe and the World Since 1815 HIST 105 - World History (Asian Perspectives) 1200-1800 HIST 106 - World History (Asian Perspectives) Since 1800 Political Science Electives (12 credits from the following) PLSC 211 - Democracy and Dictatorship: Comparative Politics in the Modern World PLSC 221 - War and Peace: International Relations in the Modern World PLSC 223 - U.S. Foreign Policy PLSC 312 - Public Policy Analysis PLSC 421 - International Law History Electives (12 credits from the following) HIST 225 - Topics in Women and Gender in Western History HIST 250 - History of the World Automobile Industry HIST 263 - Global Histories of Fashion HIST 264 - History of Working People HIST 265 - History of India HIST 300 - Medieval and Renaissance Europe HIST 332 - Modern Britain and Empire HIST 333 - Topics in Russian History HIST 336 - Topics in Latin American History HIST 337 - Topics in Modern Middle Eastern History HIST 338 - East Asia in the World HIST 339 - Topics in African History HIST 375 - Comparative Economic and Business History HIST 403 - World War II: Origins and Aftermath HIST 406 - Water Power: Water Conflict and Control in US and Beyond HIST 420 - Mediterranean World (Christians, Muslims & Jews in Mediterranean Society) HIST 445 - The Black Death : Renaissance Society, Culture and Politics HIST 478 - Muslim Kings, Non-Muslim Subjects Capstone Experience (3 credits) PLSC 499 - Seminar in Research Techniques or HIST 201 - Historian's Craft and HIST 499 - History Capstone (Thesis to be read by Political Science and History faculty)
Admission Requirements
6+
Applicants must have secondary school (high school) academic records.
Jan-2000
Tuition fees
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International
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