International Studies

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

"I am not an Athenian or a Greek, but a citizen of the world."
                                                                              Socrates

The Department of Government offers a B.A. in International Studies. This liberal arts, interdisciplinary program draws from political science, sociology, economics, geography, the humanities, foreign languages, and history. International Studies majors are encouraged to take elective courses in business, mass communications, languages, and computer science. Upon graduation, International Studies majors may pursue opportunities in government, military, business, foundations, the media, humanitarian agencies, and organizations with a presence abroad. Some of our graduates have chosen to devote a year or two of their lives in a foreign country, supporting themselves by teaching English in Asia, Europe, or the Middle East.

There are two International Studies options: Generalist and Area Studies. In the Generalist option, students take a broad spectrum of courses relating to their major. In the Area Studies option, students may choose to concentrate on the particular region of the world such as Asia, Europe, or Latin America. In addition to completing the same core as the generalist option, students need to complete a foreign language requirement.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
In addition to general University 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 in the back of this catalog.

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.

GENERALIST OPTION

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.

     Area I: History
     Area II: Politics
     Area III: Economic Understanding
     Area IV: Physical/Cultural
     Area V: Humanities

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.

AREA STUDIES OPTION

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

MINOR
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.