INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
College of Arts and Social Sciences
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Options: Generalist, Area Studies
Minor: International Studies
Department: Government
Building 50, Room 120
(850) 474-2337
College: Arts & Social Sciences
Semester Hours Required for Degree: 120
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.A. in International Studies must meet the requirements listed below.

Consult with your academic advisor for courses which may satisfy both the General Studies and common prerequisites.

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

General Studies (36 sh)
For additional information see the General Studies section of this catalog.

Common Prerequisites (0 sh)
None

Lower Division Electives (24 sh)
Sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to complete at least 60 semester hours in the lower division.

Recommended electives are INR 2002 and CPO 2002.

GENERALIST OPTION
Major (9-15 sh)
Core
(If CPO 2002 and INR 2002 are not taken at the lower division):
CPO 2002 Comparative Politics 3
INR 2002 International Politics 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 and 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

Upper Division Electives (21-27 sh)
Sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF's requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or completion of all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.

AREA STUDIES OPTION
Major (9-15 sh)
Same as Generalist Option.

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.

Upper Division Electives (21-27 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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Adrienne Turner
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July 1998