International Studies Curriculum

Bachelor of Arts (A. B.) or Bachelor of Science (S. B.)

International studies majors have a broad range of professional careers from which to choose. These include work with government and international agencies like the United Nations or research at financial institutions, as well as in other positions which require an understanding of intercultural and cross-cultural issues. Most students will go on to advanced studies for specialization.

Students majoring in International Studies will complete the core requirements and the requirements for one of the three options: A) European, B) Asian, C) General. It is strongly recommended that electives include upper-level foreign language study, and that students plan to participate in an educational experience off-campus. Students choosing Option C, General, might participate in the Drew Semester on the United Nations, the Washington Semester, or other approved programs. Those choosing European Studies or Asian Studies may participate in the Junior Year Abroad program or other study abroad opportunities. In making arrangements for such experiences, students should consult closely with their advisor in order to ensure that requirements for the major will be met.

In addition to the required number of credits needed to complete the major, all students must also fulfill the general degree requirements in order to graduate.

Core Requirements for the International Studies Major		credits
ANT 1040	Cultural Anthropology	3.0
ECO 2020	Principles of Macroeconomics	3.0
PSC 1020	International Relations	4.0
Total credits required to complete core requirements:		10.0

Option A, European Studies, Required Courses
French (FRE) or Spanish (SPA) language and literature courses at or above the 2000 level		12.0
HIS 1501	European History II	3.0
PSC 2030	Comparative Politics - European	3.0
LAL 2170	Introduction to Spain	3.0
PSC 2911	Model U.N. Security Council	3.0

LAL 3141	French Culture and Civilization	3.0
	OR
HIS 3525	European Totalitarianism	3.0

Total credits for Option A required courses:		24.0

Electives	These must be selected from a list of related electives. At least 3 credits must be in courses at the 3000 level or higher. The list of approved related electives is maintained in the Office of the Registrar and is available upon request. Students may also acquire the list of approved electives from faculty teaching in the disciplines related to International Studies.	12.0

Total credits required to complete Option A:		46.0


Option B, Asian Studies, Required Courses
Two years of language courses in one Asian language, such as
CHI 1010-1020	First-Year Chinese I-II
CHI 2010-2020	Second-Year Chinese I-II
	OR	12.0
JPN 1010-1020	First-Year Japanese I-II
JPN 2010-2020	Second-Year Japanese I-II

HIS 1601	Asian History II	3.0
PSC 2040	Comparative Politics - Asian	3.0

PHR 2130	World Religions I
	OR	3.0
PHR 2140	World Religions II

PSC 3030	The United States in the World Arena
	OR	3.0
HIS 3403	The US as a Global Power, 1945 to the Present (W course)
Total credits for Option B required courses:		24.0

Electives	These must be selected from a list of related electives. At least 9 credits must be in courses at the 3000 level or higher. The list of approved related electives is maintained in the Office of the Registrar and is available upon request. Students may also acquire the list of approved electives from faculty teaching in the disciplines related to International Studies.	12.0

Total credits required to complete Option B:		46.0


Option C, General, Required Courses
Either
PSC 2030	Comparative Politics - European
	OR	3.0
PSC 2040	Comparative Politics - Asian

Either
HIS 1501	European History II
	OR	3.0
HIS 1601	Asian HIstory II

Either
PSC 2910, 2911, 2912, 2913-3900	Model U.N. Security Council
	OR	3.0-6.0
PSC 3050	International Law and World Politics

Either
PSC 3030	The United States in the World Arena
	OR	3.0
HIS 3403	The US as a Global Power, 1945 to the Present (W course)

Either
PSC 3070	Development Politics (W course)
	OR	3.0-6.0
ECO 2010	Principles of Microeconomics
	and
ECO 3140	Development Economics (W course)
Total credits for Option C required courses:		15.0-21.0

Languages	Students must either take the First-Year courses (I and II) in a foreign language, or demonstrate equivalent proficiency in an examination administered by the Foreign Language faculty.

Electives	These must be selected from a list of related electives. At least 6 credits must be in courses at the 3000 level or higher. The list of approved related electives is maintained in the Office of the Registrar and is available upon request. Students may also acquire the list of approved electives from faculty teaching in the disciplines related to International Studies.	18.0

Total credits required to complete Option C:		43.0-49.0