International Studies Degree Map

The degree map is a term-by-term sample course schedule to make it easier for you to understand how to graduate in four years with an International Studies major. The actual sequence of courses may differ for each student. Please consult your advisor about the best path for you.

Credits to Graduate with a BA in International Studies

120

A Bachelor in Arts degree in International Studies requires 120 credits to complete. A minimum gpa of 2.0 is required.

Credits for Major in International Studies

To qualify as a major, 51 credits are required.

PATH General Education Credits Required for a BA in International Studies

To satisfy the PATH general education requirements, 30 credits are required. However, some courses may fulfill both major and PATH general education requirements. Be sure to discuss your courses with your advisor.

First Year

Course	Credits
FYS 0952-110 First Year Seminar PATH General Education Requirement	4 credits
ENG 0122-107 Art & Craft of Writing PATH General Education Requirement	3 credits
ISP 0187-101 Introduction to Global Issues BA International Studies/PATH General Education Requirement	3 credits
PATH Elective PATH Course Requirements and Learning Goals	3 credits
Foreign Language Course¹ Level I BA International Studies/PATH General Education Requirement	3 credits
	16 credits

¹Students will be placed after evaluation of previous work. Must complete a minimum of 18 credits above level IV.

Course	Credits
ISP 0187-102 Business & Society BA International Studies Requirement	3 credits
ENV 0125-101 Social Sciences and Environmental BA International Studies/PATH General Education Requirement	3 credits
PATH Elective PATH Course Requirements and Learning Goals	3 credits
PATH Elective PATH Course Requirements and Learning Goals	3-4 credits
Foreign Language Course Level II BA International Studies/PATH General Education Requirement	3 credits
	15-16 credits

Second Year

Course	Credits
ENV 0125-102 Natural Sciences and Environmental Problems BA International Studies Requirement	3 credits
ENV 0125-110 Historical Geology BA International Studies Requirement	4 credits
PATH Elective PATH Course Requirements and Learning Goals	3 credits
PATH Elective PATH Course Requirements and Learning Goals	3 credits
Foreign Language Course Level II BA International Studies/PATH General Education Requirement	3 credits
	16 credits

Course	Credits
ISP 0187-201² Interdisciplinary Mid-Level Research Seminar BA International Studies Requirement	3 credits
FRE 0128/SPA 0172-231³ Cross-Cultural Concepts BA International Studies Requirement	3 credits
FRE 0128-246 France Today BA International Studies RequirementorSPA 0172-246 Spain Today BA International Studies Requirement or SPA 0172-248 Trends and Tendencies in Hispanic America BA International Studies Requirement	3 credits
PATH Elective PATH Course Requirements and Learning Goals	3 credits
Elective	3 credits
	15 credits

²Prior to enrolling in INS 201, students must complete 9 credits in environmental studies courses and 6 credits above Level IV in the chosen forign language.

³All language courses must be taken in the same language.

Third Year

Course	Credits
ENV 0125-225 Humane Evolution BA International Studies Requirement	4 credits
ENV 0125-280 Urban Environments BA International Studies Requirement	3 credits
FRE/SPA 200+ Elective French or Spanish BA International Studies Requirement	3 credits
PATH Elective PATH Course Requirements and Learning Goals	3 credits
Elective	3 credits
Total for Semester	16 credits

Course	Credits
FRE 0128/SPA 0172-310 Strategies in Oral Communication BA International Studies Requirement	3 credits
CHE 0106-581 Safety in Lab and Studio BA International Studies Requirement	1 credit
FRE/SPA 200+ Elective French or Spanish BA International Studies Requirement	3 credits
PATH Elective PATH Course Requirements and Learning Goals	3 credits
Elective	3 credits
Elective	3 credits
Total for Semester	16 credits

Fourth Year

Course	Credits
FRE 0128/SPA 0172-344 Translation Techniques BA International Studies Requirement	3 credits
ENV 0125-323 Marine Resources BA International Studies Requirement	3 credits
FRE/SPA 200+ Elective French or Spanish BA International Studies Requirement	3 credits
PATH Elective PATH Course Requirements and Learning Goals	3 credits
Elective	3 credits
Total for Semester	15 credits

Course	Credits
ISP 0187-493 Internship in International Studies Work Experience BA International Studies RequirementorISP 0187-495 Guiding Research Thesis BA International Studies Requirement	2-5 credits
ISP 0187-494 Intership Journal in the Foriegn Language Studied BA International Studies RequirementorISP 1087-497 Guided Research Summary in the Foreign Language Studies BA International Studies Requirement	1 credit
Elective	3 credits
Elective	3 credits
Elective	3 credits
Total for Semester	12-15 credits

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