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Academic Plan

BA in International Studies

  • 31 credits are required to complete this degree program.
  • 9 credits are required for the ISTU major; proficiency at the 202 level of a modern foreign language is also required (this could require up to 4 credits of language).
  • To make good academic progress, take 4 course credits each semester.
  • Requirements for the International Studies Major are included. Fill in the remaining credits every semester with Core Requirements (see guidelines below) or general electives.

First Year: FALL

First Year: SPRING

ANTH 103* (1 cr.)

Core Foundations: FYII (1 cr.)

Core Foundations: ENGL 110 or Comm 101 (1 cr.)

SPAN 101 (1 cr.) see notes

ANTH 208* or POLS 200* or 207 (1 cr.)

Core Foundations: FYQR 110 (1 cr.) see notes

Core Foundations: ENGL 110 or Comm 101 (1 cr.)

SPAN 102* (1 cr.)

Second Year: FALL

Second Year: SPRING

ECON 200* or POLS 208* (1 cr.)

SPAN 201 (1 cr.)

POLS 200* or POLS 270* (1 cr.)

SPAN 202 (1 cr.)

Junior Year: FALL

Junior Year: SPRING

HIST 220* (1 cr.)

ISTU major elective (1 cr.)

ISTU major elective (1 cr.)

Senior Year: FALL

Senior Year: SPRING

ISTU major elective (1 cr.)

ISTU 400 (1 cr.)

*ANTH 103 meets the Inquiry in the Social Sciences Core requirement
*ANTH 103 meets the Global Learning Core requirement
*ANTH 208 meets the Global Learning Core requirement
*ECON 200 meets the Inquiry in the Social Sciences Core requirement
*HIST 220 meets the Global Learning Core requirement
*HIST 220 meets the Inquiry in the Social Sciences Core requirement
*SPAN 102 meets the Languages and Cultures Core requirement
*POLS 200 meets the Inquiry in the Social Sciences Core requirement
*POLS 208 meets the Inquiry in the Social Sciences Core requirement
*POLS 270 meets the Inquiry in the Social Sciences Core requirement

Key:

* = meets Core Requirement

Additional Notes:

  1. FYQR 120 or a QR waiver are also acceptable for the FYQR Core Foundations requirement.
  2. A total of 3 credits of ISTU major electives is required to complete this major.
  3. A list of options for ISTU major electives can be found on the Requirements webpage.
  4. Many ISTU major electives also meet Core requirements. Refer to the list in the Academic Catalog for more information.

Guidelines for Core Requirements:

  • Core Foundations area courses – to be completed in the first year.
  • Core Inquiry area courses – recommended to complete one each year.
    • At least one Inquiry course is offered within the Major requirements.
  • Core Engagement area courses – recommended to complete one each year.
    • Check if an Engagement course is offered within the Major requirements.

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