International Studies Major

This major gives students a broad view of the world with an emphasis on developing regions. The core ensures that students have broad exposure to major world religions, international politics and government, recent global history and relationships between geography, culture, arts and society. This major is a good point of departure for pursuing an international-related master’s degree and/or many careers, including international business, diplomacy and fields related to human development.

Additional Policies for International Studies Majors
International studies majors must demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English at the 202 level or higher. This can be accomplished by completing a 202 (or 300, 305, or 400) course in a language or by verification through the Modern Languages and Literatures Department (i.e. determined by examination or through some other means of confirming proficiency).

International studies majors must have a study-abroad experience, normally in a non-English speaking country, for at least 12 weeks, including a minimum of nine weeks of study through an approved college-level institution. Please see the Study Abroad section of this bulletin. This must be approved in writing by an international studies academic adviser. Up to 12 credits may be applied to the area and advanced disciplinary studies requirement of the major with prior approval of the academic adviser. International students or resident aliens who wish to major in international studies may petition the international studies academic adviser for exemption from the requirement for study abroad.

A course in economics is required for international studies majors. (An EC course from foundations of social sciences is recommended.)

A program approval for international studies majors and minors must be prepared and approved by an academic adviser from the Modern Languages and Literatures Department and a copy forwarded to the Registrar’s Office. The Registrar’s Office is not able to perform a degree audit until it receives this form.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the International Studies department page.

Total Credits Required

124

Liberal Studies	30-40
Health Promotion Requirements	2

Required Courses in Major	44

Core	24
GC 164 Human Geography [Div II]	4
AN 100 Introduction to Socio-Cultural Anthropology [Div II] or	4
BC 415 Intercultural Communication (4 cr.)
HS 105 World History [Div II]	4
IP 490 International Studies Seminar	4
PL 270 World Religions [Div I]	4
PS 206 International Relations or	4
PS 203 Comparative Government and Politics (4 cr.)

Area and Advanced Disciplinary Studies	20
Choose from the following, with no more then 12 credits from one department and a minimum of 8 credits at the 300-400 level. Courses from the minor field of study cannot be used.
AD 265 Art and Architecture of Japan (4 cr.) [Div IV]
AD 300 Japan and the West: Crosscurrents in Art and Architecture (4 cr.) [Div IV]
AN 210 People, Culture and Nature (4 cr.) [Div II]
AN 320 Native Peoples of North America (4 cr.) [Div II]
BC 325 Communication and Performance in Africa (4 cr.) [Div IV]
BC 420 Global Communication (4 cr.)
CJ 426 International Crime and Comparative Criminal Justice Systems (4 cr.)
EC 425 International Economics (4 cr.)
EN 311 World Literature in English (4 cr.) [Div I]
EN 411Z Topics in World Literature (3-4 cr.) [II]
FR 310 Introduction to French Civilization and Culture (4 cr.) [Div I]
GC 220 Economic Geography (4 cr.)
GC 300 Regional Studies: World Cultures (4 cr.) [Div II]
GC 400 Political Geography (4 cr.)
GR 310 Introduction to German Civilization and Culture (3 cr.) [Div I]
HS 234 Indigenous People of Latin America (4 cr.) [Div I]
HS 251 Latin American Civilization (4 cr.) [Div I]
HS 252 Arab-Islamic History (4 cr.) [Div I]
HS 254 Introduction to the History of Africa (4 cr.) [Div I]
HS 256 Approaching China (4 cr.) [Div I]
HS 311 Central European Culture and Civilization (4 cr.) [Div I] or
GR 311 Central European Culture and Civilization (4 cr.) [Div I]
HS 312 Revolutionary Russia (4 cr.)
HS 360 Chinese Revolution, 1800-Present (4 cr.)
HS 362 History of Mexico (4 cr.) [Div I]
HS 363 Canadian History and Culture (4 cr.)
IP 285 Study Abroad: Special Topics (1 - 12 cr.)
IP 286 Study Abroad: Special Topics (1 - 12 cr.) (Graded S/U)
IP 485 Study Abroad: Special Topics (1 - 12 cr.)
IP 486 Study Abroad: Special Topics (1-12 cr.) (Graded S/U)
MGT 475 International Business (4 cr.)
MKT 466 International Marketing (4 cr.)
PS 299 Model U.N. (2 cr.)
May be taken twice as country of study varies.
PS 312 War and Peace in the 21st Century (4 cr.) [Div II]
PS 321 Politics in Islamic Nations (4 cr.) [Div II]
PS 340 International Organizations (4 cr.)
PS 404 Politics of East and Southeast Asia (4 cr.)
SN 310 Introduction to Spanish Civilization and Culture (4 cr.) [Div I]
SN 314 Contemporary Latin American Culture (4 cr.) [Div I]
SO 351 Social Change (4 cr.) [Div II]

Minor	20

Bulletin Year: 2010 - 2011 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.