International Studies, B.A.

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International Studies and Political Science Curriculum Requirements

See the synopsis of the International Studies and Political Science curriculum below.

Institute Core Curriculum: Note that ERH 101 and ERH 102 must be passed with a grade of C or better. The fourth class math requirement may be filled by other math courses with the approval of the head of the International Studies and Political Science Department.

International Studies and Political Science Core Curriculum: IS majors must complete the following courses with a grade of C or better: HI 205 -HI 206 , IS 201 , IS 210 , IS 220 , IS 230 , IS 301 , IS 310 , IS 320 , IS 340 , IS 401W , and EC 306 . One IS elective must be taken from a 400 level IS course and one from an additional IS class.

IS majors must take one ERH elective plus one elective from the following list:

ERH 207 Ethics
ERH 211 Comparative Religion
ERH 212 Ancient Greek and Medieval Philosophy
ERH 213 Modern and Contemporary Philosophy
EC 407 U.S. Economic History
EC 414 Applied Game Theory
EC 415 Political Economy of Conflict
HI 223 Islam in North America and Western Europe
HI 327 India From the Age of the Harrapans to the Present Day
HI 333 History of the Middle East I
HI 334 History of the Middle East II
HI 346 Modern Japan
HI 374 Modern Latin America
HI 375 Germany and Eastern Europe From Bismarck to Brandt
HI 382 Modern Russian History
HI 386 U.S. Military History Since 1919

The minimum foreign language requirement for majors is one foreign language through the 300 levels, or two foreign languages, each through the 200 level.

Minors in other disciplines and double majors are encouraged. Consult with the Head of the International Studies and Political Science Department.

Synopsis of the B.A. Curriculum in International Studies

Fourth (Freshman) Class

First Semester

Science Requirement - (BI, CH, or PY w/ lab) Credit Hours: 4
MA 101 - Math that Matters I Credit Hours: 3
ERH 101 - Writing and Rhetoric I Credit Hours: 3 *
HI 103 - World History I Credit Hours: 3
or
IS 201 - Introduction to International Studies and Political Science Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Foreign Language - Foreign Language Elective Credit Hours: 3
PE 105 - Wellness Concepts Credit Hours: 0.5
or
PE 102 - Boxing Credit Hours: 0.5
ROTC Requirement - AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 1

Total Semester Hrs: 17.5

Second Semester

Science Requirement - (BI, CH, or PY w/ lab) Credit Hours: 4
MA 102 - Math that Matters II Credit Hours: 3
ERH 102 - Writing and Rhetoric II Credit Hours: 3 *
HI 104 - World History II Credit Hours: 3
or
IS 201 - Introduction to International Studies and Political Science Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Foreign Language - Foreign Language Elective Credit Hours: 3
PE 105 - Wellness Concepts Credit Hours: 0.5
or
PE 102 - Boxing Credit Hours: 0.5
ROTC Requirement - AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 1

Total Semester Hrs: 17.5

Third (Sophomore) Class

First Semester

HI 103 - World History I Credit Hours: 3
or
HI 104 - World History II Credit Hours: 3
HI 205 - History of the United States I Credit Hours: 3 *
EC 201 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
ELEC ERH - ERH Elective Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Foreign Language - Foreign Language Elective Credit Hours: 3
PE 101 - Basic Swimming and Survival Credit Hours: 0.5
or
PE 300 - Principles of Physical Conditioning Credit Hours: 1
ROTC Requirement - AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 1

Total Semester Hrs: 16.5 - 17

Second Semester

IS 220 - International Politics Credit Hours: 3
or
IS 230 - Comparative Politics Credit Hours: 3
EC 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
HI 206 - History of the United States II Credit Hours: 3 *
ELEC Foreign Language - Foreign Language Elective Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Free - Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
PE 101 - Basic Swimming and Survival Credit Hours: 0.5
or
PE 300 - Principles of Physical Conditioning Credit Hours: 1
ROTC Requirement - AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 1

Total Semester Hrs: 16.5 - 17

Second (Junior) Class

First Semester

IS 301 - Techniques of Computer Analysis Credit Hours: 3 **
EC 306 - International Economics Credit Hours: 3 *
ERH 103 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 1
ELEC Foreign Language - Foreign Language Elective Credit Hours: 3
PS 344 - Leadership in Organizations Credit Hours: 3
ROTC Requirement - AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 15

Second Semester

IS 210 - American Government Credit Hours: 3
IS 220 - International Politics Credit Hours: 3
or
IS 230 - Comparative Politics Credit Hours: 3
IS 320 - National Security Policy Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Major - Major Elective Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Foreign Language - Foreign Language Elective Credit Hours: 3
PE Requirement - Elective Credit Hours: 0.5
ROTC Requirement - AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 17.5

First (Senior) Class

First Semester

IS 310 - American Foreign Policy Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Major - Major Elective Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Major - Major Elective Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Free - Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Free - Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
PE Requirement - Elective Credit Hours: 0.5
ROTC Requirement - AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 17.5

Second Semester

IS 340 - Political Theory Credit Hours: 3
IS 401W - International Studies Seminar Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Restricted - Restricted Elective Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Free - Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Free - Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
PE Requirement - Elective Credit Hours: 0.5
ROTC Requirement - AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 17.5

Total Hours: minimum 136

* Minimum Grade of “C” Required
** Open only to IS majors who have completed IS 201 with a grade of 75 or higher.
+Within the electives courses, cadets must take 6 credits within the civilization and cultures designation.