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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 UNDERGRADUATE 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.
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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: Core requirements (18 hours)
Lower Division Core (6 hours)
Upper Division Core (9 hours)
The 9 hours in the Upper Division Core must include at least two different subject prefixes. Also ote that courses taken in the core cannot be double-counted for credit in a concentration.
Concentration (12 hours)
Students can choose from two concentrations: Global Studies or Area Studies.
Global Studies
Students choose 12 credits in at least 2 disciplines in consultation with their advisor from the following:
Area Studies
Choose 12 credits in at least 2 disciplines in consultation with academic advisor from the following list. Courses taken that do not appear on this list may be considered for the concentration by a program director.
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 (34-37 hours)
Electives may be chosen to bring the total number of hours to 120. Typical 4-Year International and Global Studies Sequence
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) *
- Elective (3)
- Natural Science (4) *
- UD Foreign Language (3)
- History (3) *
- COMM 2381 - Oral Communication Credit Hours: (3)
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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