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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

International and Global Studies Major with Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Major

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Coordinator: Corinne Dempsey, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Religious Studies

The international and global studies major is an interdisciplinary program leading to a B.A. degree. It is designed to educate students in the theoretical, substantive, and ethical dimensions of both the methods through which countries and international organizations interact and the problems that affect the world as a single unit. It also seeks to develop in each student a recognition and understanding of cultures outside those of the United States. The INS program helps to prepare students to enter careers in government, the foreign diplomatic service, intelligence agencies, international business, journalism, international law, and international service organizations. It is also an excellent preparation for graduate school in more specialized areas.

The INS major offers five tracks of study to help students focus their area of interest. Students must also demonstrate the ability to read, write and speak a foreign language by completing a minor in Spanish, Italian, French, German or Chinese, or working up to the intermediate level in Russian, Arabic or Japanese. Being equipped with these skills gives students the edge they need as they enter the workforce or graduate school.

Study abroad is also required for INS majors, providing the opportunity to examine another society through personal observation and experience. The Center for International Education at Nazareth has a wide variety of study abroad programs from which to choose.

INS majors have the option to double major in international studies and inclusive early childhood/childhood education to achieve teacher certification. Students are required to have a minimum GPA of 2.7 before beginning student teaching.

Students seeking initial certification at the early childhood and childhood levels may double major in International Studies and Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education. Students in this double major are required to have a minimum overall GPA of 2.7 before moving into INCH coursework which typically begins fall semester of the junior year.

International and Global Studies Core

The International and Global Studies major has a total of 42 required credit hours. Students complete introductory and upper level course sequences, and extensive study in a foreign language.  Study abroad is also required.

International and Global Studies Elective Tracks

Students select a track of interest to them, and complete three courses.

War, Peace & Diplomacy Track

Students who select this track can use no more than two courses with an HIS/PSC prefix. In addition, one course must focus on the developing world. Course selection should be made in consultation with advisor.

 

Global Sustainability Track

        plus two additional courses from the following:

 

Global Health

Students must complete the following two courses:

Plus, select one course from the following:

 

Global Political and Economic Development

        and

        plus one course from the following:

 

Geographic Specialization

Students are required to take 3 upper-level courses in a single geographic region outside the geography of their foreign language minor. For example, if your language is Spanish, you may not focus on Latin America for your geographic specialization track. Only one of the 3 required courses can be from the Foreign Languages Department. Students will make these course selections in consultation with their advisor.

 

Required Courses for Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Majors

Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Major Requirements

International and Global Studies Senior Experience

The senior experience has two parts. INS 400 - Junior-Senior Seminar in International and Global Studies ties together and demonstrates the interconnectedness of the various courses and disciplines of the INS major.  Particular attention is given to global trends in political, economic, and social development, and to contemporary problems faced by the international community.  Students undertake a major research project in which they analyze a specific international issue and make a policy recommendation toward its solution. They are also required to do a public, oral defense of it.  INS 499 - Senior Comprehensive Examination provides an opportunity for graduating seniors to demonstrate, in both oral and written form, a proficiency in the discipline appropriate to the undergraduate level.

Sample Program for International Studies Major with Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education

Freshman Year

  • Perspectives - Enduring Questions (PEQ) Math and Science with Lab Credits: 7
  • Health/Wellness Credits: 0
  • Foreign Language 101 Level or higher Credits: 3
  • Foreign Language 102 Level or higher Credits: 3

As well as:

Sophomore Year

  • Perspectives - Enduring Questions (PEQ) Credits: 12
  • Integrative Studies (IS) Credits: 3
  • Foreign Language Credits: 6
  • Study Abroad (one semester)

As well as: 

Junior Year

  • International Studies Electives Credits: 9
  • Integrative Studies (IS) Credits: 6
  • Core Milestone Experience (CME)  Credits: 0
  • Foreign Language Credits: 6

As well as: 

Summer Between Junior and Senior Year

Senior Year

  • International Studies Electives Credits: 3
  • Foreign Language Credits: 6

As well as:

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