International Studies BA (Regional Emphasis)
Degree Requirements: 124 Credit Hours
See Core Curriculum for required courses in Area A1 through Area E.
The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with a Regional Emphasis is designed to provide students with a basic knowledge of world affairs and how they affect U.S. foreign and domestic policies. This track in the degree contains an enhanced regional emphasis (15 credit hours) in one of five regions including Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, and the Middle East and North Africa. 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.
Track 1: Regional Emphasis
| Credit Hours | ||
|---|---|---|
| General Requirements (Core Areas A - E) | 42 | |
| Additional Requirements | 4 | |
| Area F - Courses Appropriate to Major | 18 | |
Foreign Language 2001 - Intermediate I | ||
Foreign Language 2002 - Intermediate II | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Introduction to International Studies | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
Select 3-9 credit hours from the following area F electives: | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Religious Studies | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Major Requirements 1 | ||
| International Studies Core: | 12 | |
| Contemporary World Cultures | ||
| Global Issues | ||
| Research Methods in International Studies | ||
| Seminar in International Studies | ||
| Topical Course Selection - Select one area | 15 | |
1. Development, Aid, and Sustainability | ||
2. Security, Conflict, and Diplomacy | ||
3. Societies, Cultures, and Traditions | ||
| Regional Emphasis - Select 15 hours of courses from one of the regions below. | 15 | |
1. Asia 3 | ||
2. Africa 4 | ||
3. Latin America and Caribbean 5 | ||
4. Europe 6 | ||
5. Middle East and North Africa | ||
| Theory Course Selection (chosen with advisor) | 3 | |
| Electives or Internship | 15 | |
Select 15 credit hours of Electives or Internship | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 124 | |
| 1 | Note: Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in all INTS designated courses and all courses within the major requirements. |
| 2 | The course list for the Regional Emphasis and Topical and Theory selections are available in the Department of Political Science and International Studies in the Carroll Building. |
| 3 | Asian Studies Minor fulfills this requirement. |
| 4 | Africana Studies Minor fulfills this requirement. |
| 5 | Latin American Studies Minor fulfills this requirement. |
| 6 | European Union Studies Minor fulfills this requirement. |
Note: Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in all INTS designated courses and all courses within the major requirements.
Honors in International Studies
To graduate with Honors in International Studies, a student must:
- be admitted to the University Honors Program;
- successfully complete at least three credit hours of Honors Research Seminar (HONS 4610) over three semesters;
- successfully complete and present an Honors Thesis or Capstone Project;
- be in good standing in the University Honors Program at the time of graduation.
Advisement
Undergraduate Academic Advisement at Georgia Southern is provided to all degree-seeking undergraduate students by professional advisors. Academic Advisors are located on all three Georgia Southern University campuses. Students are required to meet with their assigned Academic Advisor at least once a semester. For more information visit the Academic Advisement catalog page.