International Studies, B.A.

Location(s): Statesboro, Fully Online

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Do you want to see an increase in the well-being and resilience of communities around the world? In today’s global world, we are facing complex problems and outcomes that have real impact on people - inequality, sustainability and climate change, and health and humanitarian crises to name a few. The BA in International Studies provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to make positive change around the world.

Degree Requirements: 124 Credit Hours

The Bachelor of Arts program in International Studies is designed to provide students with a basic knowledge of world affairs and how they affect U.S. foreign and domestic policies. One of the main objectives of this program is to prepare students to cope realistically and intelligently with the changing world, a world that is becoming increasingly interdependent and in which vast new multiplications of cultural forces are emerging.

See Core IMPACTS for required courses in Core IMPACTS and Additional Course Requirements.

General Requirements (Core IMPACTS): 42 Credit Hours

Additional Requirements: 4 Credit Hours

Field of Study Requirements: 18 Credit Hours

Field of Study Elective: 12 Credit Hours

Choose four from the following:

ANTH 1102 - Introduction to Anthropology (3 Credit Hours)
BIOL 1001 - Introductory Biology I: Environment (3 Credit Hours)
CRJU 2010 - Universal Justice (3 Credit Hours)
ECON 2105 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 Credit Hours)
ECON 2106 - Principles of Microeconomics (3 Credit Hours)
FORL 1001 Foreign Language Beginner I
FORL 1002 Foreign Language Beginner II
FORL 2001 Foreign Language Intermediate I
FORL 2002 Foreign Language Intermediate II
GEOG 1130 - World Regional Geography (3 Credit Hours)
HIST 1111 - World History I: Development of World Civilization (3 Credit Hours)
HIST 1112 - World History II: Emergence of Modern Global Community (3 Credit Hours)
IDS 2000 - Diaspora Studies (3 Credit Hours)
INTS 2090 - Selected Topics in International Studies (1-3 Credit Hours)
SOCI 2000 - Global Sociology (3 Credit Hours)
WGSS 2200 - Gender in Global Contexts (3 Credit Hours)

Major Requirements: 30 Credit Hours

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Major Electives: 15 Credit Hours

Choose five from the following:

Minor: 15 Credit Hours

Students are encouraged to choose minor that complements their area of emphasis.

General Electives: 15 Credit Hours

Select 15 credit hours of general electives or internship hours.

Total Credit Hours: 124

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