International Studies (B.A.)
Required course work includes the university requirements (see regulation J-3), the general requirements for the B.A. degree, and:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 102 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| IS 310 | The United Nations | 3 |
| IS 410 | NGOs in the International System | 3 |
| IS 495 | International Studies Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Foundations of Economic Analysis | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Geopolitics | ||
| Introduction to Comparative Politics | ||
| Introduction to International Politics | ||
| Select 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| (s) World Literature | ||
| International Environmental Issues Seminar | ||
| World Cultures and Globalization | ||
| Issues in Global Media | ||
| Food, Culture, and Society | ||
| Select at least 12 credits of advisor-approved Issues Emphasis electives or any major or minor EXCEPT American Studies, American Indian Studies, Africana Studies, Asian Studies, English, French, German, Latin American Studies, or Spanish. | 12 | |
| Select at least 12 credits of advisor-approved Regional Emphasis electives or one of the following majors or minors: African Studies, Asian Studies, French, German, Latin American Studies, or Spanish. | 12 | |
| An International Experience in the region of emphasis | ||
| Select 15 additional credits of IS courses not taken for other parts of the degree program, with no more than 3 credits in IS 498 Internship | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 60-61 | |
International Experience
An international experience in the student's region of emphasis is required for all students in this major. The experience must extend consecutively for at least 8 weeks and include an academic project or assignment and immersion in the culture of the country. All costs associated with the international experience are the responsibility of the student.
The requirement of international experience will normally be fulfilled by completing a registered credit program such as study abroad, student exchange, student teaching, internship, or a faculty-staff led international trip for 8 weeks minimum. In general, credits are registered on the UI campus; course work and field experience are taken abroad.
In some cases, permission may be granted to complete non-credit work experience that places the student abroad for a contracted length of time. Normally, this work assignment will be completed during the degree program. In some instances, prior work experience may be accepted based on the following criteria: verification, length, nature, recentness, and relevancy of experience.
Courses to total 120 credits for this degree
| Fall Term 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 102 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| Oral Communication Course | 3 | |
| Mathematical Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| CHIN 101 OR FREN 101 OR GERM 101 OR JAPN 101 OR AIST 101 OR SPAN 101 | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Scientific Ways of Knowing Course | 4 | |
| CHIN 102 OR FREN 102 OR GERM 102 OR JAPN 102 OR SPAN 102 | 4 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| IS 310 | The United Nations | 3 |
| B.A. Course Requirement | 3 | |
| CHIN 201 OR FREN 201 OR GERM 201 OR JAPN 201 OR SPAN 201 | 4 | |
| GEOG 260 OR POLS 205 OR POLS 237 | 3 | |
| ECON 201 OR ECON 272 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| Scientific Ways of Knowing Course | 4 | |
| International Studies Course, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| CHIN 202 OR FREN 202 OR GERM 202 OR JAPN 202 OR SPAN 202 | 4 | |
| COMM 335 OR ENGL 385 OR ENVS 225 OR GEOG 200 OR IS 195 OR JAMM 490 OR SOC 350 | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Fall Term 3 | ||
| Foreign Language, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Issue Emphasis, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Regional Emphasis, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| American Diversity Course | 3 | |
| International Studies Course, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Term 3 | ||
| Foreign Language, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Issue Emphasis, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Regional Emphasis, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| B.A. Course Requirement | 3 | |
| B.A. Course Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fall Term 4 | ||
| IS 410 | NGOs in the International System | 3 |
| Regional Emphasis, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Issue Emphasis, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| International Studies Course, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| International Studies Course, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Term 4 | ||
| IS 495 | International Studies Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Regional Emphasis, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Issue Emphasis, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| International Studies Course, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
The degree map is a guide for the timely completion of your curricular requirements. Your academic advisor or department may be contacted for assistance in interpreting this map. This map is not reflective of your academic history or transcript and it is not official notification of completion of degree or certificate requirements. Please contact the Registrar's Office regarding your official degree/certificate completion status.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of how countries act and interact with each other in the international system through application of their individual domestic programs/foreign policies in intergovernmental organizations.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of major patterns in culture, geography, economics, and politics in their target region.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of the role and importance of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in global governance and the major patterns of cooperation with states, intergovernmental organizations, businesses, and other civil society organizations.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of major patterns in the way developed and developing nations, intergovernmental organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and/or business interests relate to their target issue emphasis.
- Students will demonstrate evidence of critical thinking skills.