This program focuses on politics, economics, and cultures of developed democracies as well as the relationships between them, including issues such as international trade, diplomacy, and international organizations.
Tools (3-14 credits):
- Foreign Language Requirement (2nd year competency required)
- Research Methods substitution (subject to special approval)
Core Courses - Social Sciences (15 credits):
- Political and Historical Context at least 3 credits, see recommended courses)
- Geographic and Sociocultural Context (at least 3 credits, see recommended courses)
- Advanced/Upper-level Courses (at least 9 credits)
Area of Specialization (9 credits from Humanities or Social Sciences):
Specialization courses must be selected from at least two separate fields, and may be substituted partially or entirely by: study abroad and/or summer study in a specialized field at another university
- 6- 12 credits Study Abroad are strongly encouraged
Focus - Europe & Moden Asia:
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French 0212, or Spanish 0212 or equivalency
Please see the International Studies Advisor (104 Krebs)
Recommended Courses:
- PS 0302, 0501, Hist 1171, 1385
- Geog 0100, 0210, 0810, Hist 1170, Relgst 1602, Soc 0340, 0520
- Econ 0501, PS 1507, 1515
Or appropriate other courses upon advisement.
Geographic Areas:
- Asia: Hist 0425, 1521, 1600
- Europe: Geog, 0325, Hist 1113, 1381, 1385, Phil 0213
- Britain: ELit 1116,1120, 1158, 1182, Hist 1300
- France: Fr 0380,1083
- Germany: Hist 1130, Ger 0455
- Russia/Eastern Europe: Geog, 1300, Hist 1342
- Southern Europe: Span 0451, 1841
Or appropriate other courses upon advisement