International Studies

Petros Vamvakas, Ph.D. Program Coordinator

The International Studies program offers an interdisciplinary major, with the option of concentrating in Diplomacy and Security or Sustainability and Global Justice, and an interdisciplinary minor in Peace Studies. The major is well-suited to students interested in careers in such rapidly growing sectors as international business, law, media, governmental and non-governmental organizations concerned with diplomacy, policy-making, global justice, sustainability, public health, peace, relief operations, immigration and the environment.

Students are offered three options within the International Studies program: (1) a B.A. in International Studies (without a specific concentration); or (2) a B.A. in International Studies with a concentration in Diplomacy and Security; or (3) a B.A. in International Studies with a concentration in Sustainability and Global Justice.

LEARNING GOALS AND OUTCOMES

At the completion of the International Studies degree, students will: • Demonstrate an understanding of the broad-based foundation of the major in world history, culture, politics and economics. • Demonstrate an understanding of international relations, conflict and change and a heightened sensitivity to diverse cultures • Demonstrate a practical application of concepts and theories of the discipline of international studies through work and experiential learning. • Demonstrate the ability to write clearly and effectively in the field of international studies. • Demonstrate an understanding of research methods and the ability to apply them to international research topics.

THE CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE

The culminating experience for all International Studies majors is the International Studies Senior Seminar (GLST4100). This course is completed in the Spring semester of the student’s final year of study. The course includes an internship component. Students must complete the Pre-Internship and Career Development course (INT1101) before beginning the internship.

B.A. IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

Students majoring as International Studies majors (without a specific concentration) complete 16 courses— nine core courses and seven elective courses:

1. Foundations in Politics, Economics and Culture (five courses)

Students study the foundations of the major in politics, economics and culture.

ECON1103 Principles of Macroeconomics (SA) (SS)

or

POLSC2413 International Law and Institutions

ECON2113/

POLSC2409 The Politics of International Economic Relations POLSC1301 Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics (SA) (SS) POLSC1401 Introduction to International Relations (SA) (SS)