Program Contact: M. Lal Goel (Director)

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, 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, students seeking the B.S. in International Studies must meet the requirements listed below.

Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by prefix at Course Listings/Descriptions.

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

Common Prerequisites (6 sh)
State mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program.

Two introductory courses in International Relations with prefix of INR are required.

Electives (18 sh)

	Lower Division Electives		18
	Recommended electives are INR 2002 and CPO 2002

GENERALIST OPTION
UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 SH)
Major (9-15 sh)

Core
(if INR 2002 and CPO 2002 are not taken at the lower division)
	INR 2002	International Politics	3
	CPO 2002	Comparative Political Analysis	3
	INR 3006	Conflict, Violence & Peace	3
Choose one:
	ANT 3212	Peoples & Cultures of the World	3
	EDF 4761	Humanity & Global Resources: Education for Tomorrow	3
Choose one:
	GEB 4361	Business in the International Environment	3
	ECO 4703	International Trade & Commercial Policy	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 (21-27 sh)

Upper Division Electives

AREA STUDIES OPTION
UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 SH)
Major (15 sh)

Core
	INR 2002	International Politics	3
	CPO 2002	Comparative Political Analysis	3
	INR 3006	Conflict, Violence & Peace	3
Choose one:
	ANT 3212	Peoples & Cultures of the World	3
	EDF 4761	Humanity & Global Resources: Education for Tomorrow	3
Choose one:
	GEB 4361	Business in the International Environment	3
	ECO 4703	International Trade & Commercial Policy	3

Major-Related (24 sh)
Students choose to concentrate on one particular region of the world, such as Asian, 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.

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