International Studies

    Degree: B.A.
    Options: Generalists, Area Studies
    Minor: International Studies
    Department: Government
    College: Arts & Social Science
    Semester Hours Required for Degree: 120

    Program Contact: M. Lal Goel (Director)

    BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAM
    International studies is a liberal arts, interdisciplinary major. It enables students to acquire understanding of domestic and international concerns facing societies beyond the frontiers of the U.S. The aim of the program is to educate students about what is common, as well as what is different, across countries and cultures in an increasingly interdependent world.

    There are two International Studies options: generalist and area studies. The generalist option affords students maximum flexibility. With the advice of the director, the program can be tailor-made to fit just about any student's interests.

    Students may choose to concentrate on one particular region of the world. Several area studies options are available, including Asian, British, European, and Latin American studies. Support courses are drawn from several disciplines offering understanding of the region about which a student wishes to learn.

    PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
    In addition to general University requirements and General Studies requirements found in the 1996-97 Catalog, students seeking the B.S. in International Studies must meet the requirements listed below.

    LOWER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 SH)
    General Studies (36 sh)

    Common Prerequisites
    None

    Electives (24 sh)
    Lower Division Electives . . . . . 12
    Two introductory courses in International Relations
    with prefix of INR are required. . . . . . 6
    Recommended electives are INR 3002 and CPO 3002

    GENERALIST OPTION

    UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 SH)
    Major (15 sh)
    Core
    INR 3002 International Pol . . . . . 3
    CPO 3002 Comp Pol Analysis . . . . . 3
    INR 3006 Conflct Violen Peace . . . . . 3
    Choose one:
    ANT 3212 People & Culture of Wrld . . . . . 3
    EDF 4761 Hum & Global Resourc . . . . . 3
    Choose one:
    GEB 4361 Bus In The Env . . . . . 3
    ECO 4703 Int'l Trade/Com Pol . . . . . 3

    Major-Related (24 sh)
    6 sh each from any four of the five academic areas listed below. For specific courses, see INS Director.
    Area I: History
    Area II: Politics
    Area III: Economic Understanding
    Area IV: Physical/Cultural
    Area V: Humanities

    Electives (21 sh)
    Lower Division Electives

    AREA STUDIES OPTION

    UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 SH)
    Major (15 sh)
    Core
    INR 3002 International Pol . . . . . 3
    CPO 3002 Comp Pol Analysis . . . . . 3
    INR 3006 Conflict Violen Peace . . . . . 3
    Choose one:
    ANT 3212 People & Culture of Wrld . . . . . 3
    EDF 4761 Hum & Global Resource . . . . . 3
    Choose one:
    GEB 4361 Bus In The Env . . . . . 3
    ECO 4703 Int'l Trade/Com Pol . . . . . 3

    Major-Related (24 sh)
    Students choose to concentrate on one particular region of the world, such as Asian, British, European, and Latin America. Students should consult with their advisor about which courses are needed.

    Electives (21 sh)
    Students need to complete a language requirement. Students should consult with their advisor.

    MINOR
    A minor in international studies entails 15 sh including 9 sh in the three core courses in the program.

    As of the date of publication of this Catalog addendum, the above noted degree requirements have not been approved by the Faculty Senate. Review by the Faculty Senate is anticipated during the Fall Semester 1996.
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    October 6, 1996