Program Contact: M. Lal Goel (Director) or A.G. Cuzan (Chair)

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. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4999) to meet this elective requirement.

Recommended electives are INR 2002 and CPO 2002.

Major (6-12 sh)

Major-Related (24 sh)
6 sh each from any four of the five academic areas listed below. At least 21 sh must be at the 3/4000 level. For specific courses, see INS Director.

Upper Division Electives (24-30 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.

Major (9-15 sh)

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 for required courses.

Upper Division Electives (21-27 sh)
Students need to complete a language requirement. Students should consult with their advisor for more information.

A Minor in International Studies requires 12 sh in Core courses, and 6 sh in upper-division support courses, for a total of 18 sh. Of the 12 sh of upper division courses, at least 9 sh must be completed at UWF.