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2023-2024 Academic Catalog

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2023-2024 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

International Studies, B.A.

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: IS 201 , IS 210 , IS 220 , IS 230 , IS 301 , IS 310 , IS 320 , IS 340 , and IS 401W . IS majors are also required to take four elective courses from within the IS major, one of which must be at the 400 level.+

IS majors must also take one ERH elective AND one elective from the following list, OR one additional 400 level IS elective:

ERH 207W Ethics
ERH 211WX Comparative Religion
ERH 212W Ancient Greek and Medieval Philosophy
ERH 213W Modern and Contemporary Philosophy
EC 306 - International Economics
EC 407W U.S. Economic History
EC 414 Applied Game Theory
EC 415WX 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 333X History of the Middle East I
HI 334X 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 382X 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
HPW 102 - Boxing Credit Hours: 0.5
or
HPW 105 - Wellness Concepts 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
HPW 102 - Boxing Credit Hours: 0.5
or
HPW 105 - Wellness Concepts 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
IS 220 - International Politics Credit Hours: 3 *
or
IS 230 - Comparative Politics Credit Hours: 3 *
ELEC Foreign Language - Foreign Language Elective Credit Hours: 3
HPW 201 - Basic Swimming and Survival Credit Hours: 0.5
or
HPW 205 - 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
IS 210 - American Government Credit Hours: 3 *
or
IS 340 - Political Theory Credit Hours: 3 *
HPW 201 - Basic Swimming and Survival Credit Hours: 0.5
or
HPW 205 - 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 *
IS 210 - American Government Credit Hours: 3 *
or
IS 340 - Political Theory Credit Hours: 3 *
IS 310 - American Foreign Policy Credit Hours: 3 *
or
IS 320 - National Security Policy Credit Hours: 3 *
ELEC Foreign Language - Foreign Language Elective Credit Hours: 3
LEAD 344 - Leadership in Organizations Credit Hours: 3
ROTC Requirement - AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 17

Second Semester

IS 310 - American Foreign Policy Credit Hours: 3 *
or
IS 320 - National Security Policy Credit Hours: 3 *
ERH 103 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 1
ELEC ERH - ERH Elective Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Major - Major Elective Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Foreign Language - Foreign Language Elective Credit Hours: 3
HPW Requirement - Elective Credit Hours: 0.5
ROTC Requirement - AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 15.5

First (Senior) Class

First Semester

IS 401W - International Studies Seminar Credit Hours: 3 *
ELEC Major - Major Elective Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Major - Major Elective Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Restricted - Restricted Elective Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Free - Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
HPW Requirement - Elective Credit Hours: 0.5
ROTC Requirement - AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 17.5

Second Semester

ELEC Major - Major Elective Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Free - Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Free - Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Free - Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Free - Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
HPW 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
+Within the electives courses, cadets must take 6 credits within the civilization and cultures designation.