BA (Hons) International Studies

If you are interested in a careers in government, business, education, the nonprofit sector, or certain areas of law, the international studies program gives you a solid foundation. It also is appropriate to prepare for graduate studies in a variety of fields.

The major in international studies (30-44 credits) includes a set of core courses from across several disciplines, plus more intensive study through one of two tracks, Global Security or Global Development. Together they ensure that students gain both depth and breadth in international studies.

General Education Requirements (A&S)

In addition to major requirements, students must meet the General Education Requirements that correlate to their degree.

• For B.A. and B.S. degrees, see General Education Requirements for the B.A. and B.S. Degrees (A&S).

• For Transfer students, see General Education Requirements for Transfer Students (A&S).

Major GPA and Grade Requirements

Students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in courses required to complete the major. All courses required for the major must be taken for a letter grade.