(What is a concentration?)

Africa in World Affairs

Certificate in International Business:

- Economics/Finance emphasis

- Marketing/Human Resources emphasis

Cooperation and Change in the New Europe

Global Economic Development

Global Environmental Sustainability

International Journalism

Marianist Social Transformation

Migration

Peace and Global Security

Women's and Gender Issues in a Global Context

What is the language requirement?

Can I minor in International Studies?

Can I study abroad or participate in an internship?

What can I do with my degree when I graduate?

All Majors:                               

    

The following courses:

ANT 150  Cultural Anthropology

ANT 306  Culture and Power

ECO 203  Principles of Microeconomics

ECO 204  Principles of Macroeconomics

POL 202  Introduction to Comparative Politics

REL 363  Faith and Justice

INS 250  Research Methods

INS 395 or INS 495  Study Abroad or Internship

INS 499  Senior Capstone Seminar

       

One of the following:

ASI 112  CORE Integrated Studies: The Roots &

             Development of Modern Cultures & Values

HST 103  The West and the World

HST 198  Berry Scholars Seminar

      

One of the following:

PHL 358  Marxist Philosophy

PHL 370  Political Philosophy

      

One of the following:

POL 101 Global Politics

POL 214  Introduction to International Politics

       

One of the following:

HST 375  History of US Foreign Relations

POL 408  American Foreign Policy

 (41 semester hours)

One of the following courses:

What is a concentration?  Each International Studies major has the opportunity to refine and define his or her own area of study.  Whether regional: Africa in World Affairs, Cooperation and Change in the New Europe; or thematic: International Business (Economics/Finance or Marketing/Human Resources emphasis), Global Economic Development, Global Environmental Sustainability, International Journalism, Marianist Social Transformation, Migration, Peace and Global Security, Women's and Gender Issues in a Global Context; you will decide which of these areas will best suit your future plans.  If you have not yet decided the path your future will take, be reassured that many students do not choose their concentrations until the end of their Sophomore year. The Program Director will be happy to discuss the concentrations and their contribution, not only to your International Studies degree, but to your graduate school education and eventual career as well.

 

FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY:  Students interested in pursuing a major in International Studies should spend some time reflecting on the foreign language requirement before choosing their language. A helpful question to ask is this: How does my foreign language fit into my interests (regional or topical) and/or future career plans?  It might be that the language that will best serve your needs may be one you have studied in high school.  There is also the possibility, however, that the foreign language you studied in high school might not be the one that best serves your plans and interests.

 

You should also be aware that the government has designated some languages as “strategic” languages, and that developing proficiency in one of these languages (Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Russian) could greatly enhance your internship and employment opportunities.  Students with no prior language training or who are pursuing a different language from that studied in high school should enroll in a 101-level course in their chosen language.  Students pursuing a language that they have already studied should take the on-line language placement exam as soon as possible so that they can be placed in the language course appropriate to their abilities.

 

Language Requirement (6 semester hours): A student majoring in international studies must complete at least 6 semester hours of upper-level foreign language instruction in one of the following languages appropriate to their concentration: Arabic, French, German, Italian, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, or Spanish.  Courses must be at 300 level or above and exclusive of literature, film or culture courses. Note: Arabic and Mandarin Chinese currently have no 300-level courses.  In this case, students are required to complete the highest-level course offered.

 

INS Minor Requirements:  Yes!  You can minor in International Studies.  For a minor in International Studies, 21 semester hours are required.  The minor consists of:

POL 214 - Introduction to International Politics;

ECO 204 - Macroeconomics; and 

a 202 or higher language course. You will also need to take 12 additional hours of upper-level courses in at least 3 different disciplines, taken from International Studies concentrations or electives.

Experiential Requirement (1-4 semester hours) - INS majors must include an international and/or cross-cultural experiential component in their program prior to graduation.  This requirement can be satisfied through participation in a study abroad program, an internship, immersion, service, or work experience.  The experience must be for a minimum of four weeks.  This experiential component also requires taking either INS 395 or INS 495.  More information regarding the experiential requirements can be found here: .