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B.A. in International Studies

Description

The B.A. in international studies is an interdisciplinary curriculum that allows students to systematically study other peoples, their histories, cultures, politics, and economies. In addition to a regional focus (East Asia, Europe, or Latin America), Croft students select a thematic concentration on one of the following: global economics and business, international peace and security, politics and economics in transition, or social and cultural identity.

Croft students pursue advanced proficiency in a foreign language as an integral part of their studies. Accelerated language programs are currently available in Chinese, French, and Spanish. Students may also choose to study Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, and Russian.

A degree from Croft can lead to a career in law, international business, journalism, or education and research, to employment with agencies such as the U.S. Foreign Service, and the United Nations, or to work in the non-profit sector, non-governmental organizations, and the intelligence community.

Minimum Total Credit Hours: 124

General Education Requirements

The general education/core curriculum requirements for this program are those defined by the College of Liberal Arts. All international studies majors are to fulfill their social sciences distribution requirements by taking Econ 202 and Econ 203, and their mathematics distribution by taking Math 271. With consent of the academic adviser, students may substitute Math 267 or Math 261 for Math 271.

Course Requirements

A major in international studies for the B.A. degree consists of 42 semester hours, including Inst 101, 203, 205, 207, 421, 422, and 431. Students must take 12 hours at the 300-level or above in one geographic region, and 12 hours at the 300-level or above in a single specialization module. With the exception of certain students who have already studied for periods of a semester or more in their geographic region of concentration, all students must spend at least one semester in an approved study abroad program.


A. Introductory course (3 credit hours) - one course
   Inst 101 Introduction to International Studies
B. Core courses (9 credit hours) - three courses
   Inst 203 East Asia
   Inst 205 Europe
   Inst 207 Latin America
C. Regional courses (12 hours) - four additional approved courses in one
geographic region
D. Specialization courses (12 hours) - four approved courses drawn from
one of the following areas:
   Global economics and business
   International governance
   International peace and security
   Political and economic transitions
   Social and cultural identity
E. Senior thesis (6 credit hours) - two courses
   Inst 421 Research Seminar I
   Inst 422 Research Seminar II
F. Language competency
   Inst 431 Oral Proficiency Interview

Other Academic Requirements

Beginning with the fall 2006 semester, a minimum grade of C is required in the 42 hours of graded course work required by the international studies major.

The international studies major requires no minor.

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