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International Studies
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The International Studies Major offers a baccalaureate degree and minor. The degree program is an interdisciplinary major with a predominantly social science emphasis–history, political science, economics–that allows for a measure of geopolitical specialization. Students choose courses from the categories of economics/geography, culture and society, and political science. They also select classes that focus on a geographical area: Africa/Middle East, Asia, Caribbean/Latin America, or Europe.
Study Abroad: International Studies majors are strongly urged to plan and schedule a semester of study abroad in their junior or senior year through the Center for International Service.
Internship: International Studies majors are urged to plan and schedule an internship with an international organization through the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences.
For the major in International Studies, two years of college-level study of the same language (215-level or above) or evidence of proficiency at that level is required.
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Requirements
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Students who enter the College with fewer than six credits are required to complete the non-credit College Life Unit Experience Program (CLUE) or complete a one-credit orientation course (SPD 101: Issues in College Life, or SKO 100: SEEK Freshman Orientation.) Students are expected to complete this requirement during their first semester or prior to the completion of 12 equated credits.
To satisfy this requirement students must:
Choose one of the following:
Successfully complete a one-credit freshman orientation course: SPD 101: Issues in College Life or SKO 100: SEEK Freshman Orientation (open only to SEEK students)
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Complete the five components of the non-credit College Life Unit Experiences (CLUE) program, which include: attendance at a general orientation session on such topics as the purposes of higher education, an overview of College policies and services, and an appreciation of diversity. Students should attend the orientation session prior to the beginning of classes.
ANDAttend four CLUE-certified events: two Personal Growth Experiences and two Co-curricular Experiences. Personal Growth topics include study skills, career development, self-development, substance abuse, and pluralism. Co-curricular Experiences include events offered in conjunction with the scholarly, cultural, and civic programs presented regularly at the College.
Any 112-level language is recommended.
STEM courses with the Life and Physical Sciences (LP) and Scientific World (SW) requirement designation may satisfy only one Common Core area.
Any 300-level or above course in foreign literature or equivalent courses in other languages will satisfy this requirement. Some courses require reading knowledge of the language; others allow students without knowledge of the language to read the works in English translation.
If the 114-level language requirement has been met through testing or exemption, an additional TALA or social science course must be substituted.
Students must complete at least six credits in courses at the 200 level or higher.
Social Scientific Analysis (Social Science) and Textual, Aesthetic, and Linguistic Analysis (TALA) may also fulfill Contemporary World or Pluralism and Diversity.
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Demonstration of proficiency in a foreign language through the Intermediate level 215 or above
Students who enter the College with ability in a language other than English must take a placement examination to determine the level at which they should begin language study. These courses may also be used to satisfy general education requirements.
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To graduate with honors a student must have a minimum 3.5 grade point average in courses in the major and an honors thesis must be completed under the supervision of the International Studies Coordinator in consultation with the members of the International Studies Advisory Committee.
COMPLETE 5 COURSES FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING :
ECONOMICS, POLITICS & GEOGRAPHY
CULTURAL AND SOCIETY
COMPLETE 3 COURSES FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS:
AFRICAN/MIDDLE EAST
ASIAN
CARIBBEAN/LATIN AMERICAN
EUROPEAN