INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

The world is becoming an ever smaller place in which to live, and the interdependence of our political, cultural and economic systems is growing by the day. Locally, the state of Indiana participates actively in the global economy. In 2005, Indiana was the 11th largest exporting state with record exports that year of $21.5 billion dollars. To help students understand the international system, and to prepare them for a career in an increasingly globalized world, the School of Liberal Arts offers an interdisciplinary major and minor in International Studies.

Students will learn another language, specialize in a given region of the world, study abroad for the major, focus on cultural, historical, political, and economic aspects of the international system, and develop a broad awareness of the major global forces at work in the 21st century world. They will be better equipped to understand and pursue a career or graduate study in an interdependent world.

CURRENT & FUTURE INTL STUDIES COURSE OFFERINGS

Spring 2008	INTL I100 Introduction to International Studies  T 6-8:40 PM (taught by Professor Michael Snodgrass, History)
Fall 2008	INTL I100 Introduction to International Studies  MW 12-1:15 PM (taught by Professor Gail Gráinne Whitchurch, Communication Studies)
Fall 2008	INTL I400 International Studies Capstone Seminar  T 6-8:40 PM (taught by Professor Scott Pegg, Political Science)

MAJOR

The International Studies Bachelor’s Degree is a 33 Credit interdisciplinary major which draws courses from all School of Liberal Arts Departments as well as from SPEA, Kelley School of Business, Herron School of Art and Design and others.

The requirements are as follows:

• Students must take courses from at least 4 different departments or schools.
• 3 credit I100 Introduction to International Studies interdisciplinary required introductory course.
• 3 credit “Windows on the World” requirement from one of the following four courses: ANTH A104/A304 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology; GEOG G110 Introduction to Human Geography; HIST H109 Perspectives on the World Since 1800; POLS Y219 Introduction to International Relations.
• Foreign Language requirement is completion of the 200-level course cycle in a modern foreign language (the existing School of Liberal Arts requirement is completion of the 100 level course cycle) with at least one class taken at IUPUI. 3-4 credits here count toward the International Studies major.
• 9 credit area concentration requirement in one of the following geographical regions: Latin America and the Caribbean; Europe; Asia; Africa; the Middle East. The area concentration must include courses from at least 2 different departments or schools and at least 2 courses at the 300 or higher level.
• 9 credit thematic concentration requirement from one of the following thematic concentrations: Development; International Business and Economics; Global Civil Society; Comparative Systems; Global and Cross-Cultural Interactions; International Relations; Global Environment. The thematic concentration must include courses from at least 2 different departments or schools and at least 2 courses at the 300 or higher level.
• 3 credit International Experience requirement – 3 credits of academic work earned abroad or relating to an international experience or research project conducted outside of the United States of America.
• 3 credit I400 senior seminar capstone course requirement or, with approval from the director, a 3 credit departmental capstone course or a 3 credit I415 independent study capstone project.

There is no double counting within the major. Courses which can potentially count in two or more areas can only fulfill one requirement within the major. Students cannot take more than 6 hours of I415 independent study credit. Beyond the major requirements, general School of Liberal Arts graduation requirements apply as they do for any other major.

Download a student checklist for completing the IS Major.

Information for Double Majors or Potential Double Majors

Information on double majoring in International Studies and all 11 departments in the School of Liberal Arts will ultimately be posted here. We are adding individual departments as they are ready.

Double majoring in Anthropology and International Studies
Double majoring in Communication Studies and International Studies
Double majoring in Economics and International Studies
Double majoring in English and International Studies
Double majoring in Geography and International Studies
Double majoring in History and International Studies
Double majoring in Philosophy and International Studies
Double majoring in Political Science and International Studies
Double majoring in Religious Studies and International Studies
Double majoring in Sociology and International Studies
Double majoring in World Languages & Cultures and International Studies

MINOR

The minor in International Studies is a 15 credit hour interdisciplinary minor housed within the School of Liberal Arts.

The requirements are as follows:

• Core course (3 cr.): I100 – Introduction to International Studies.
• 3 credit “Windows on the World” requirement from one of the following four courses: ANTH A104/A304 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology; GEOG G110 Introduction to Human Geography; HIST H109 Perspectives on the World Since 1800; POLS Y219 Introduction to International Relations.
• Foreign Language Competency: Completion of the second year of a modern foreign language (or the equivalent).
• Electives (9 Cr.): Any courses selected from the approved International Studies Area and Thematic concentrations course list as long as they come from at least 2 different departments. Students might wish to complete these 9 credits from one of the specific area or thematic concentrations to facilitate transferring to the major later. Completing the courses from one area or thematic concentration is not, however, required for the minor.

Download a student checklist for completing the IS Minor.

Area and Thematic Concentrations

Download a list of courses that fulfill the various area and thematic concentrations for the IS Major and serve as electives for the IS Minor.

For more information, contact Dr. Scott Pegg, the International Studies program director (Tel: 317-278 5749).