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International Studies

This recommended four-year plan is designed to provide a blueprint for students to complete their degrees within four years. These plans are the recommended sequences of courses. Students must meet with their Major Advisor to develop a more individualized plan to complete their degree. This plan assumes that no developmental courses are required. If developmental courses are needed, students may have additional requirements to fulfill which are not listed in the plan and degree completion may take longer.

NOTE: This recommended Four-Year Plan is applicable to students admitted into the major during the 2017-2018 academic year.

First Year

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Second Year

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Third Year

Fall Semester

  • Major: 1 Area Studies List or Advanced Foreign Language Course ** (HRS 4)
  • Level 200 Language *** / Minor (HRS 4)
  • Major: 1 Global Issues List (HRS 4)
  • Elective or Minor Course (HRS 4)
  • Total: (HRS 16)

Spring Semester

  • Study Abroad/Co-Op Education/Internship (HRS 4)
  • Study Abroad/Co-Op Education/Internship (HRS 4)
  • Study Abroad/Co-Op Education/Internship (HRS 4)
  • Study Abroad/Co-Op Education/Internship/Advanced Foreign Language Course ** (HRS 4)
  • Total: (HRS 16)

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

  • Major: INTL 450 - GLOBAL ISSUES SEMINAR **** (HRS 4) WI
  • Major: 1 Global Issues List (HRS 4)
  • Major: 1 Area Studies List (HRS 4)
  • Elective or Minor Course (HRS 4)
  • Total: (HRS 16)

Spring Semester

  • Major: 1 Area Studies List (HRS 4)
  • Major: 1 Global Issues List (HRS 4)
  • Elective (HRS 4)
  • Elective or Minor Course or Advanced Foreign Language Course ** (HRS 4)
  • Total: (HRS 16)

Total Credits Required: 128 credits
GPA: 2.0
Major requirement can be fulfilled while studying abroad
*If Needed
**Advanced Foreign Language course not required
*** Recommended Not Required
**** Offered Fall Semester Only
Note: 3 upper level WIs are required. Consult with an advisor