International Studies - Major

Basic Courses

Ins 201 (Introduction to International Studies) and Ins 400 (Senior Seminar) are designed to provide a coherent framework for the major; Ant 101* (Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology) provides an introduction to the study of humans in the context of their cultures; Geo 101* (Introduction to Geography), Psc 310* (Politics of the Developing World) or Eco 351* (Economics of Development); Psc. 314* (International Relations) and Eco 349* (International Economics), are all designed to provide an understanding of the structural constraints posed by the prevailing international political and economic systems.

• ANT 101 - PI Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
• ECO 349 - International Business Economics Credits: 3
• ECO 351 - PII Economics of Development Credits: 3
• GEO 101 - Intro to Geography Credits: 3
• INS 201 - PII Introduction to International Studies Credits: 3
• INS 400 - Senior Seminar Credits: 3
• PSC 310 - PII Politics in the Developing World Credits: 3
• PSC 314 - PII International Relations Credits: 3

International Studies Electives (9 hours)

This module is designed to add depth and balance for the emphasis on the social sciences in the Basic Courses. With advisement, students select courses which have a substantial focus on the world outside the United States from disciplines such as history, literature, fine arts, religious studies, natural sciences.

Foreign Language (12 credits)

Since a people’s culture and way of thinking are inherent in the language, it is essential for the student to develop at least an intermediate proficiency in the language.

6 cr. Lang 201-202 Advanced Conversation and Composition*
6 cr. Lang 203-204 Culture and Civilization* (or the equivalent)

One semester of study outside of the United States is strongly recommended.

International Studies Sample Program

A sample program in international studies.

* Some of these courses may also fulfill INS elective requirement of the major.