Mar 28, 2024  
UOFM 2022-2023 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 
    
UOFM 2022-2023 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

International and Global Studies, (B.A.)


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The International and Global Studies (B.A.) program provides the opportunity to bring the knowledge of several traditional disciplines to bear upon a focal point of human relationships and problems that cross national and cultural boundaries. The program objectives are designed to serve the student who seeks knowledge of the range of contemporary and possible future problems that confront international society and an understanding of alternative national and cultural perspectives on solutions to those problems. The program also serves the needs of students planning a career in the Foreign Service or related agencies of the federal government and students preparing for employment abroad in the private sector, or in international organizations, private or public. The program objectives are to: (a) learn key issues of contention related to the international system; (b) learn central economic, historical, cultural, geographical, and political concepts related to the study of the international system; (c) demonstrate competency in at least one modern foreign language; (e) be able to conduct and present scholarly research on international issues; (f) complete at least one internationally-related experiential learning activity.

The program emphasis is on the course work in history, political science, economics, anthropology, and geography, with contributions from other social science disciplines and art. Within the program, the student is required to concentrate a part of the work in the field of American foreign policy or in one of five areas of the world. Students are encouraged to pursue the study of a foreign language and to seek opportunities for travel and study abroad. The student’s program should be planned in consultation with the Director or Associate Director of International and Global Studies.

University General Education Program (41 hours)


See Graduation from the University  for the University General Education Program requirements. Note that the following are required as prerequisites for upper-division courses in the International and Global Studies major: Social Science:

College and Degree (B.A.) Requirements (6-9 hours)


The College and Bachelor of Arts requirements  are in addition to the University General Education Program requirements and are listed above.

The Major (39 hours)


Core requirements (27 hours)


Lower Division Core (6 hours)


Upper Division Core (21 hours)


Concentration (9 hours)


Students can choose from two concentrations: Global Studies (students select one of several areas of emphasis listed below) OR Area Studies (students choose a region in which to specialize: Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, or Middle East).

Global Studies


Global Studies students gain functional expertise in one of the following areas of emphasis: (1) Conflict, Peace, and Human Rights, (2) Global Governance & Political Economy (3) International Development & Environmental Sustainability, (4) Global Health & Ethics, or (5) Global Communication, Administration, & Management. Students choose credits in at least 2 disciplines in consultation with their advisor from the following:

Area Studies


Choose 3 courses in at least 2 disciplines in consultation with academic advisor. (9 credits)

Foreign Language (6 hours)


In addition to the Bachelor of Arts language requirement, completion of an additional six hours in that same language at the 3000 level or higher.

Experiential Activity


Students are required to complete an international or experiential learning experience. This may be fulfilled through participation in a formal education abroad program or through foreign based work, service, or internship activities. A U.S.-based experience of an international nature or prior international experience may be considered. This experience must be approved by the Director.

Electives (21-22 hours)


Electives may be chosen to bring the total number of hours to 120.

Typical 4-Year International and Global Studies Sequence


Freshman Year


Semester Totals 30-31 hrs


Sophomore Year


  • History (3) *
  • Social/Behavioral Science (if needed) (3)
  • Natural Science (4) *
  • UD Foreign Language (3)
  • Fine Arts (3) *
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  • Elective (3)
  • Natural Science (4) *
  • UD Foreign Language (3)
  • History (3) *
  • Credit Hours: (3)

Semester Totals 32 hrs


Junior Year


Semester Totals 30 hrs


Senior Year


Semester Totals 28 hrs


Total Hours: 120-121


Total Hours Required for Graduation: 120


*Must satisfy University General Education Program Requirement

**Courses offered only online or both online and on-ground

 

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