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International Studies

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.


Outcomes

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.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

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

Core Courses

  • HPSC 285 Introduction to International Relations
  • HECO 201 Macro-Economics

Culture Requirement (choose one course)

  • HSOC 202 Cultural Anthropology or ENG 354 Intercultural Communication

History Requirement (choose one course)

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

Policy Requirement (choose one course)

  • HPSC 479 Comparative Foreign Policy or SPSC 363 American Foreign Policy

International Requirement (choose one course)

  • HPSC 487 International Organizations or PSC 484 International Law

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES FACULTY

Ebenezer Aka
Professor and Director of Urban Studies Program
Wheeler, Room 319
(470) 639-0293
Ebenezer.Aka@morehouse.edu  

Oumar Ba 
Assistant Professor
Wheeler, Room 313
Oumar.Ba@morehouse.edu  

Andrew J. Douglas
Associate Professor 
Wheeler Hall, Room 301 
(470) 639-0732
Andrew.Douglas@morehouse.edu  

Winfield Murray
Director of Moot Court and Instructor 
Winfield.Murray@morehouse.edu 

Matthew B. Platt
Associate Professor
Wheeler Hall, Room 323
(470) 639-0567 
Matthew.Platt@morehouse.edu 

Levar Smith
Assistant Professor
Wheeler Hall, Room 307
(470) 639-0566
Levar.Smith@morehouse.edu