International Studies

Description

Power and statecraft, national security and globalization. Gain a deeper understanding of the connections between these important concepts and topics discussed in the media every day.

Students completing the concentration in international studies develop a sophisticated understanding of some of the major issues and trends facing the world today. Courses examine relations among nations, including America's role in the world; key international concerns such as human rights; and the internal politics of specific nations or regions.

Requirements

The concentration in international studies is comprised of 15 credit hours in political science and global studies. At least 12 credit hours must be in upper-division coursework and at least six of those credit hours must be from courses offered by The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. A grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better is required for all courses used toward the concentration. 

Foundations for International Relations  - 3 credit hours
INR 205: Perspectives on International Relations
POS 160: Global Politics (GCSI)
SGS 101: Thinking Globally (GCSI)
POS 360: World Politics (GCSI)
SGS 301: Principles of Global Studies (GCSI)

Intelligence, Diplomacy, and Security -- 3 credit hours
POS 348: Do You Want to Build a Nation? (CIVI)
POS 364: National Security, Intelligence, and Terrorism (SOBE)
POS 394: The Politics of Cyberspace
POS 394: Democratic Resilience in the Digital Age
POS/SGS 466: Migration, Environment and Global Security
POS 467: International Security (GCSI)
POS/SGS 494: Diplomacy/PolicyDesignStudio l
SGS 494: International Criminal Tribunals & Global Security

International Law, Economy, and Institutions -- 6 credit hours
POS 350: Comparative Politics (GCSI)
POS 351: Democratization (GCSI)
POS 361: American Foreign Policy (SOBE)
POS 367: World Politics and Global Inequalities (GCSI)
POS 465: International Organization and Law (GCSI)
POS 486: International Political Economy (GCSI)
SGS 303: Global Trends (GCSI)
SGS 321: International Institutions and Global Governance
SGS 340: Violence, Conflict and Human Rights (GCSI)
SGS 350: Economic Development and Globalization
SGS 379: The Resource Curse
 

Culture, Politics, and Identity -- 3 credit hours
POS 300: Contemporary Global Controversies (GCSI)
POS 368: Ethics and Human Rights (GCSI)
POS 388: Religion, Ethics, and International Politics (CIVI)
SGS 360: Cultural Aspects of Globalization
SGS 370: Geopolitics (GCSI)

Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this concentration.