Political Science

 

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International Studies Major Major Requirements & Concentrations

The International Studies Major requires the completion of 42 credit hours, which is divided into:
- a 12 hour interdisciplinary core
   3 Credits POSC 210 Intro. to International Relations
    ECON 212 Macro-Economic Principles
   3 Credits or
    ECON 150 Principles of Economics
    GEOG 101 World Geog: Europe and Asia
  3 Credits or
    GEOG 102 World Geog: Africa and America
    SOCI 250 Race Relations in Global Pers.
   3 Credits or
    PHIL 209 Philosophy and Culture
- 3 hours from a foreign academic experience
- 27 hours in one of three "concentrations"

All students must also demonstrate mid-level proficiency in a foreign language by completing a 202-level language course with a grade of C or better or by scoring above 202 level on a placement test.

All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C or better.

While not part of the major requirements, students are encouraged to take advantage of internship opportunities in government, businesses and in non-governmental organizations.