Major Requirements
Core Political Science Courses (2)
POLSC 170: International Relations
POLSC 280: American Foreign Policy
Core Economics Courses (3)
ECON 111: Introduction to Microeconomics
ECON 112: Introduction to Macroeconomics
IB&M 200 Global Economy; or
ECON 248 World Economy (in Bologna); or
ECON 348 International Economics
Core History Course (1)
One course in diplomatic history. The following diplomatic history courses would satisfy this requirement: HIST 358, HIST 382 or HIST 315 (when the topic is World Diplomatic History). Alternatively, the student may take a history course which emphasizes diplomacy, such as US-Latin American Relations (HIST 383); US Relations with Japan (HIST 315) or The Cold War (HIST 315).
Courses in the Target Language (2)
2 courses in foreign language beyond the intermediate level
General Electives (4)
Four electives which must pertain to the student's country/regional cluster or to the functional theme of "Human Security and Globalization," examined from a transnational, global perspective. For example, a student with a regional cluster on Latin America must have four Latin American-related electives; a student with a "Human Security and Globalization" cluster must have four courses connected to that transnational theme. "Human Security and Globalization" courses must be clearly global in focus, rather than country or region specific. A list of courses that fit that theme will be regularly posted and updated on the International Studies webpage. The four electives must come from at least two departments.
Capstone Courses (2)
INTST 401: Senior Seminar
INTST 402-403: Integrated Study (1/2 course each semester) culminating in the International Studies Oral Exam
Senior Oral Examination
One especially unique part of the major is the comprehensive oral examination at the end of the senior year. The exam lasts one hour, and involves questions relating to and integrating all components of the International Studies program.