International Studies Major, B.A.

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International Studies is a flexible major, offered only as a Bachelor of Arts degree program, that prepares students for careers in government, law, international business, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and college-level teaching. In addition, all international studies majors are encouraged to participate in the college’s study-abroad program.

It is strongly recommended that MAT 111 be taken prior to enrolling in GOV 393 I .

Requirements (42 hours):

International Studies Requirements (27 hours):

GOV 207 - Contemporary World Issues GE 3-0-3
GOV 211 - American National Government GE 3-0-3
GOV 217 - Introduction to Comparative Politics GE 3-0-3
GOV 319 - Modern Political Philosophy 3-0-3
GOV 321 I - International Relations 3-0-3
GOV 393 I - Social-Science Research Methods 3-0-3
GOV 406 - Senior Project 3-0-3
GOV 435 - Foreign-Policy Analysis 3-0-3
MAT 111 - Elementary Statistics GE 3-0-3

Electives (15 hours):

Complete 15 hours chosen from the following courses:

GOV 231 - Model United Nations 1-0-1
GOV 250 - Special Topics 1 - 3 credit hours
GOV 320 - Comparative Politics of Western Europe 3-0-3
GOV 323 - Revolution and Political Violence 3-0-3
GOV 325 - Global Environmental Politics 3-0-3
GOV 333 - American Political Development 3-0-3
GOV 338 - Presidency and Congress 3-0-3
GOV 339 I - Politics and History of Russia 3-0-3
GOV 343 - Comparative Politics of South Asia 3-0-3
GOV 344 - Politics and History of East Asia 3-0-3
GOV 358 - Politics of Latin America 3-0-3
GOV 365 - War Crimes and Genocide 3-0-3
GOV 410 - Conflict and Cooperation in World Politics 3-0-3
GOV 411 - International Law and Organizations 3-0-3
GOV 421 - International Relations Theory 3-0-3
HIS 445 - History of American Diplomacy 3-0-3

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International Studies Major, B.A.

Requirements (42 hours):

International Studies Requirements (27 hours):

Electives (15 hours):