Requirements

Core Courses	9 hrs
Foreign Language or ESL	12-16 hrs
Regional Studies of International Issues
Areas of Concentration	14-15 hrs
Total Hours	35-40

Core Courses	9 hrs
INT 201 Introduction to International Studies	3 hrs
POL 212 International Politics	3 hrs
ECN 211 Principles of Macroeconomics	3 hrs
In addition to the courses required for the major, students are encouraged to enroll in HIS 106 Western Civilization II, REL 102 World Religions, SCA 111 Introduction to Sociology, SCA 115 Cultural Anthropology as they complete Tier II of the General Education Program.d

Foreign Language or ESL	12-16hrs
European foreign language (French, German*, Spanish) Students will begin their language study at the level indicated by the results of their placement test or in subsequent consultation with a member of the language department. International Studies majors must take a minimum of two 300 level language courses in which the language studied is the primary language of instruction.
102 Elementary language II	4 hrs
203, 204 Intermediate language I and II	6 hrs
Two 300 level language, literature or civilization courses *Students planning to complete this requirement in German should contact the program coordinator	6 hrs

English as a Second Language (for students whose first language is not English) International students who use the ESL option to complete the major may use an upper level English or Speech course as one of the optional courses in the concentration.
ENG 104 Introduction to Literature	3 hrs
ENG 270 Expository Writing	3 hrs
SPE 101 Introduction to Speech Communication	3 hrs
SPE 203 Interpersonal Communication	3 hrs

Areas of Concentration	14-15 hrs

Majors must maintain a 2.00 grade point average in all courses needed to satisfy major requirements. Students with a GPA of 3.30 or higher may elect to write a senior thesis for honors recognition. "Graduated with Honors" will be noted on their transcript provided they complete the thesis with a grade of B or better. Students writing a thesis will complete INT 401 and 402 Senior Thesis I and II during their senior year and may substitute these courses for one course from the elective list in their concentration. Students who do not elect to write a senior thesis are required to present a portfolio of their work, containing at least three papers or comparable projects submitted for courses in the major. At least two of the papers or projects must be from upper-level courses. The portfolio will not be graded but it is a requirement for graduation.

Areas of Concentration

Courses marked with an asterisk (*) may count as electives in each concentration provided they have not been used in completion of a required component.
Regional Studies Concentration (select one)
Asian Studies
POL 201 Asian Studies 3 hrs
SCA 230 Specific Cultures and Civilizations 3 hrs
Elective courses: Three courses to be chosen from the following. Two of these courses must be numbered at the 300 level or above: Upper level foreign language courses Courses from an approved off-campus study program	8-9hrs
BUS 240 International Business ECN/SCA 300 Culture and Development ECN 334 Economic Development ECN 410 International Trade and Finance HIS 348 History of American Foreign Relations HIS 350 The Vietnam Wars 1945-1995 INT 212 Model United Nations Team: [Asian nation] MUS 305 Jazz in Japan POL 305 International Law and Organizations POL 313 Gov. and Politics of East Asia POL 323 Gov. and Politics of SE Asia POL 423 Politics of the Non-Western World PSY 405 International and Cross-Cultural Psychology REL 300 Religions and Cultures of India *SCA 230 Specific Cultures and Civilizations

European Studies
HIS 323 Europe since 1945	3 hrs
POL 306 West European Government and Politics	3 hrs
Elective courses: Three courses to be chosen from the following. Two of these courses must be numbered at the 300 level or above: Upper level foreign language courses Courses from an approved off-campus study program	8-9hrs
BUS 240 International Business ECN 410 International Trade and Finance ENG 345/FRE 300 Paris Noir HIS/IDV/POL 300X Central Europe HIS 304 Selected Themes in British History, 1714 to present HIS 322 Europe in the 20th Century HIS 327 Nazi Germany HIS 348 History of American Foreign Relations HUM 275/GER 375 Contemporary German Culture HUM 277/SPA 377 Spanish Civilization *FRE 362 French-speaking Cultures and Civilization (European culture) INT 212 Model United Nations Team: [European nation] PSY 405 International and Cross-Cultural Psychology POL 305 International Law and Organizations POL 308 Post-Soviet Politics POL 362 American Foreign Policy

Latin American Studies
HIS 267 Latin American History and Culture	3 hrs
SPA 378 Latin American Civilization	3 hrs
Elective courses: Three courses to be chosen from the following. Two of these courses must be numbered at the 300 level or above: Upper level foreign language courses Courses from an approved off-campus study program	8-9 hrs
BIO 321 Biology in Belize BUS 240 International Business ECN 334 Economic Development ECN 410 International Trade and Finance HIS 348 History of American Foreign Relations INT 212 Model United Nations Team: [Latin American nation] PSY 405 International and Cross-Cultural Psychology POL 305 International Law and Organizations POL 362 American Foreign Policy POL 423 Politics of the Non-Western World

International Issues Concentration
HIS 348 History of American Foreign Relations	3 hrs
POL 305 International Law and Organizations	3 hrs
Elective courses: Three courses to be chosen from the following. Two of these courses must be numbered at the 300 level or above: Upper level foreign language courses Courses from an approved off-campus study program	8-9 hrs
BUS 240 International Business ECN/SCA 300 Culture and Development ECN 334 Economic Development ECN 410 International Trade and Finance HIS 323 Europe since 1945 HUM 294 Introduction to the French-speaking world HUM 278/SPA 378 Latin American Civilization IDV/HIS/POL 300 Central Europe INT 212 Model United Nations Team: [Nation] POL 308 Post-Soviet Politics POL 362 American Foreign Policy POL 423 Politics of the Non-Western World PSY 405 International and Cross-Cultural Psychology REL 300 Religions and Cultures of India SCA 3XX Tribal Survival SCA 352 Economy and Society