International Studies

Associate in Arts Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences

The International Studies option prepares students for study at the junior level in a baccalaureate institution with majors in international studies, international relations, world history, international business, and languages. Students intending to have careers in international business, work in non-governmental organizations, or pursue jobs abroad with governmental agencies such as the World Bank, the United Nations, or the U.S. State Department should consider this option.

Related Programs of Study

Degree Curriculum

Code		Course (lecture/lab hours)	Credits
ENG	101	English Composition I (3/0)	3
-	-	Foreign Language elective Four semesters of one foreign language are ordinarily required. If a student has competence in a foreign language, he/she may be advised to take two semesters each of two languages, or four semesters of a second foreign language.	3
HIS	112	World History to 1500 (3/0)	3
CMN	111	Speech: Human Communication (3/0)
		OR	3
CMN	112	Public Speaking (3/0)
-	-	Problem Solving & Quantitative Skills elective Mathematics by placement and advisor approval.	3-4
HPE	110	Concepts of Health and Fitness (1/2) HPE 111 is an acceptable alternative.	2
ENG	102	English Composition II (3/0)	3
-	-	Foreign Language elective Four semesters of one foreign language are ordinarily required. If a student has competence in a foreign language, he/she may be advised to take two semesters each of two languages, or four semesters of a second foreign language.	3
HIS	113	World History Since 1500 (3/0)	3
POL	201	International Relations (3/0)	3
-	-	Problem Solving & Quantitative Skills elective Mathematics by placement and advisor approval.	3-4
HIS	-	History elective A non-western history course or History of Art is recommended .	3
-	-	Foreign Language elective Four semesters of one foreign language are ordinarily required. If a student has competence in a foreign language, he/she may be advised to take two semesters each of two languages, or four semesters of a second foreign language.	3
ENG	203	World Literature I (3/0)
		OR	3
ENG	204	World Literature II (3/0)
-	-	Science elective (with lab)	3-4
ECO	111	Macroeconomics (3/0)	3
-	-	Foreign Language elective Four semesters of one foreign language are ordinarily required. If a student has competence in a foreign language, he/she may be advised to take two semesters each of two languages, or four semesters of a second foreign language.	3
GEO	102	Cultural Geography (3/0)	3
-	-	Science and Technology elective	3
-	-	Society and Human Behavior elective	3
BUS	230	International Business (3/0)	3
Total			62-65