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    International Studies

    The Program at a glance

    International Studies is an interdisciplinary major designed to meet the growing demand for skills in the analysis and solution of contemporary world problems.

    Department

    A core component of the program is preparing African Americans for career opportunities and service in international affairs.

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    Bachelor of Arts in International Studies

    The International Studies major requires four core courses, four requirement courses, and four electives.

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    Minor in International Studies

    The International Studies minor requires two core courses and four requirement courses. 

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    About International Studies

    • Overview

      OVERVIEW

      International Studies is an interdisciplinary major designed to meet the growing demand for skills in the analysis and solution of contemporary world problems. A core component of the program is preparing African Americans for career opportunities and service in international affairs. The program includes pre-professional training for individuals interested in careers in national, state, and local government, business, law, and journalism, as well as careers as translators and interpreters.

      International studies students have a general interest in political science and the economic, social, and cultural forces that shape our world. For this reason, our program allows students to emphasize political science, sociology, economics, humanities, or natural sciences.

    • Earn the Major

      Bachelor of Arts in International Studies

      CURRICULUM

      General Education (Core) — 33-48 hours

      Refer to the general education requirements for more information.

      Art Major — 54 hours

      Core Curriculum

      • HECO 201 Macroeconomics
      • HPSC 285 Introduction to International Relations
      • HPSC 385 Theories of International Relations
      • HPSC 497 Senior Seminar in Political Science

      Culture Requirement (choose one course)

      • HSOC 202 Cultural Anthropology or HCOM 354 Intercultural Communication

      History Requirement

      • One course in African or Asian or Caribbean or European or Latin
        History

      Advanced Skills Requirement

      • Two advanced courses in foreign languages or statistics

      Political Studies Requirement (choose one course)

      • HPSC 302 Third World Politics or
      • HPSC 475 Latin American Politics or
      • HPSC 477 Contemporary African Politics

      International Studies Electives (choose four courses)

      • SPSC 363 American Foreign Policy
      • HPSC 479 Comparative Foreign Policy
      • HPSC 491 Diplomacy
      • HPSC 468 Seminar on International Security after the Cold War
      • HPSC 488 International Political Economy
      • HPSC 484 International Law
      • HPSC 228 Comparative Politics
      • HPSC 489 Problems of International Politics
      • HPSC 487 International Organizations
      • HECO 202 Microeconomics

      Disciplinary Concentration

      The student should take five courses in one of the following disciplinary areas:

      • Business and Economics
      • Humanities
      • Social Science
      • Natural Sciences and Mathematics

      It is advisable for students in the program to study abroad.

    • Earn the Minor

      Minor in International Studies

      CURRICULUM

      Core (6):
      • PSC 285 Introduction to International Relations
      • ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics

      Culture Requirement (3) choose one of:
      • SOC 102 Cultural Anthropology
      • COM 354 Intercultural Communication

      History Requirement (3) choose one of:
      • HIS 232 Modern European History
      • HIS 257 African History I
      • HIS 258 African History II
      • HIS 261 Latin American History: Colonial Period
      • HIS 262 Latin American History: National Period

      Foreign Policy Requirement (3) choose one of:
      • PSC 479 Comparative Foreign Policy
      • PSC 480 Diplomacy
      • SPSC 363 American Foreign Policy (Spelman)
      • SIS 314 Diplomacy and the UN System (Spelman)
      • CPSC 352 American Foreign Policy (CAU)

      International Requirement (3) choose one of:
      • PSC 385 Theories of International Relations
      • PSC 468 Seminar on International Security after the Cold War
      • PSC 484 International Law
      • PSC 487 International Organizations
      • PSC 488 International Political Economy
      • PSC 489 Problems in International Relations

      Prerequisites:

      MTH 130 or higher is a prerequisite for ECO 201
    • Outcomes

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      International Studies promotes skills in addressing international and global issues. Majors can assess political and sociological theories, conduct research on regional, national, and global issues, and articulate, analyze and argue issues from diverse perspectives of cultural relativity, and engage in international experiences and study abroad programs.

    OVERVIEW

    International Studies is an interdisciplinary major designed to meet the growing demand for skills in the analysis and solution of contemporary world problems. A core component of the program is preparing African Americans for career opportunities and service in international affairs. The program includes pre-professional training for individuals interested in careers in national, state, and local government, business, law, and journalism, as well as careers as translators and interpreters.

    International studies students have a general interest in political science and the economic, social, and cultural forces that shape our world. For this reason, our program allows students to emphasize political science, sociology, economics, humanities, or natural sciences.

    Bachelor of Arts in International Studies

    CURRICULUM

    General Education (Core) — 33-48 hours

    Refer to the general education requirements for more information.

    Art Major — 54 hours

    Core Curriculum

    • HECO 201 Macroeconomics
    • HPSC 285 Introduction to International Relations
    • HPSC 385 Theories of International Relations
    • HPSC 497 Senior Seminar in Political Science

    Culture Requirement (choose one course)

    • HSOC 202 Cultural Anthropology or HCOM 354 Intercultural Communication

    History Requirement

    • One course in African or Asian or Caribbean or European or Latin
      History

    Advanced Skills Requirement

    • Two advanced courses in foreign languages or statistics

    Political Studies Requirement (choose one course)

    • HPSC 302 Third World Politics or
    • HPSC 475 Latin American Politics or
    • HPSC 477 Contemporary African Politics

    International Studies Electives (choose four courses)

    • SPSC 363 American Foreign Policy
    • HPSC 479 Comparative Foreign Policy
    • HPSC 491 Diplomacy
    • HPSC 468 Seminar on International Security after the Cold War
    • HPSC 488 International Political Economy
    • HPSC 484 International Law
    • HPSC 228 Comparative Politics
    • HPSC 489 Problems of International Politics
    • HPSC 487 International Organizations
    • HECO 202 Microeconomics

    Disciplinary Concentration

    The student should take five courses in one of the following disciplinary areas:

    • Business and Economics
    • Humanities
    • Social Science
    • Natural Sciences and Mathematics

    It is advisable for students in the program to study abroad.

    Minor in International Studies

    CURRICULUM

    Core (6):
    • PSC 285 Introduction to International Relations
    • ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics

    Culture Requirement (3) choose one of:
    • SOC 102 Cultural Anthropology
    • COM 354 Intercultural Communication

    History Requirement (3) choose one of:
    • HIS 232 Modern European History
    • HIS 257 African History I
    • HIS 258 African History II
    • HIS 261 Latin American History: Colonial Period
    • HIS 262 Latin American History: National Period

    Foreign Policy Requirement (3) choose one of:
    • PSC 479 Comparative Foreign Policy
    • PSC 480 Diplomacy
    • SPSC 363 American Foreign Policy (Spelman)
    • SIS 314 Diplomacy and the UN System (Spelman)
    • CPSC 352 American Foreign Policy (CAU)

    International Requirement (3) choose one of:
    • PSC 385 Theories of International Relations
    • PSC 468 Seminar on International Security after the Cold War
    • PSC 484 International Law
    • PSC 487 International Organizations
    • PSC 488 International Political Economy
    • PSC 489 Problems in International Relations

    Prerequisites:

    MTH 130 or higher is a prerequisite for ECO 201
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    International Studies promotes skills in addressing international and global issues. Majors can assess political and sociological theories, conduct research on regional, national, and global issues, and articulate, analyze and argue issues from diverse perspectives of cultural relativity, and engage in international experiences and study abroad programs.

    Concentrations

    Disciplinary Concentration

    The student should take five courses in one of the following disciplinary areas:

    • Business and Economics
    • Humanities
    • Social Science
    • Natural Sciences and Mathematics

    It is advisable for students in the program to study abroad.