International Studies and University Honors Program, BA

Area I. Foundational Courses (25 credits):

• HIST 2010 - Workshop in World History 5 credit hours
• INST 2000 - Global Cultural Citizenship 5 credit hours
• INST 2100 - World Geography 5 Credit Hours

Area II. Professional Formation (25 credits):

• Modern Language above 1350 (15) ¹
• INST 3800 - Research in International Studies 5 credit hours
• INST 4900 - Senior Capstone 5 credit hours

Area III. Major Electives (10 credits):

Students are required to take at least 10 credits in a particular area of interest, including 5 credits of non-Western humanities (NWH) and 5 credits of 3000-4000- level courses ^{2, 3}. Elective courses can be selected from one of three concentrations shown below or a student may choose to design their own. Approved courses are listed below. Other options with advisor approval. 

• Human Rights
• Conflict, Diplomacy and Peace
• Sustainable Development
• Individualized

See International Studies  for elective options.

Area IV. Experiential Learning

At least three of the 60 credits in the International Studies program must be from one of the following options:

• Completed as part of an approved Study Abroad Program ⁴
• INST 4950 - International Studies Internship  ⁵ (local internationally oriented internship)

Notes

1. Students who place out of second year language (i.e., Modern Language above 1350) must take 30 credits of international studies major electives rather than 15.
2. At least five elective credits must be designated Non-Western Humanities (NWH).
3. At least ten elective credits must be 3000-4000 level.
4. Credits can be from a short-term study abroad course, or a quarter-length (or more) study abroad program.
5. INST 4950 - Internship counts as elective in any of the four concentrations.