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A student in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences may major in International Affairs in anthropology, economics, foreign languages, history or political science.
The Bachelor of Arts program in International Affairs is designed to prepare students for careers or graduate training in international affairs. Globalization will present new employment opportunities in business and government that will require employees to understand the history, political economy, and culture of other nations. The International Affairs program recognizes the multiple dimensions of globalization by emphasizing a multi-disciplinary approach; a core set of courses that includes anthropology, economics, foreign languages, history and political science, and a concentration in one of these fields. Students who complete the program will have obtained:
Each student majoring in International Affairs is encouraged to devote at least one semester to study abroad. Students are also encouraged to take advantage of internship opportunities in international affairs. The program is administered by a director who works in conjunction with the International Affairs Advisory Committee, which consists of faculty representatives of the participating departments.
I. Core Requirements
International Affairs core requirements must be completed with grades of 'C' or better.
Anthropology 6 credit hours
ANT 102 - Introduction to Anthropology; Diversity of Cultures
3 additional hours chosen from the following:
ANT 120 - Religions of the World
ANT 449 - Anthropology of Violence
ANT 454 - Culture and Societies of the Middle East
ANT 456 - Ethnic Conflict in the Modern World
ANT 459 - Peoples and Cultures of South America
ANT 461 - Islamic Fundamentalism
ANT 470 - Religion and Politics
GEO 201 - Introduction to Human Geography
Economics 6 credit hours
ECO 120 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 121 - Principles of Macroeconomics
Foreign Languages 6 credit hours
Six credit hours in a foreign second language beyond the intermediate level. Students should discuss with the academic adviser how courses taken abroad might meet this requirement.
International students whose native language is not English may count English as their second foreign language. They must have a minimum of 5.50 (written) or 213 (computer score) on TOEFL, or a similar level in any equivalent tests. For more information, all international students should consult with the Intensive English Institute (IEI), (207)581-3821.
History 6 credit hours
3 credit hours chosen from the following:
HTY 105 - History of European Civilization I
HTY 106 - History of European Civilization II
3 credit hours chosen from the following:
HTY 107 - East Asian Civilization I
HTY 108 - South and South East Asian Civilization
HTY 109 - Introduction to Latin America
Political Science 6 credit hours
POS 120 - Introduction to World Politics
3 additional hours chosen from the following:
POS 241 - Introduction to Comparative Politics
POS 243 - Canadian Government and Politics
POS 273 - International Relations
POS 336 - Governments and Politics in Russia and Former Soviet Territories
POS 374 - American Foreign Policy
Twenty-one credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0 beyond the core requirements above, including a Capstone course or experience, as stipulated by each department as follows. A minimum of 15 hours in residence in the major is normally required. The University requires a total of 30 hours in residence.
International Affairs/Political Science
In addition to the International Affairs core requirements, students interested in the International Affairs/Political Science major must complete 21 credit hours from POS courses listed below. Students presenting a course to satisfy a core requirement may not also use that course toward their concentration requirement.
POS 241 - Introduction to Comparative Politics
POS 243 - Canadian Government and Politics
POS 273 - International Relations
POS 335 - Major Governments of Western Europe
POS 336 - Governments and Politics in Russia and Former Soviet Territories
POS 344 - Public Policy in Canada
POS 372 - Canadian Foreign Policy
POS 374 - American Foreign Policy
POS 377 - International Law
POS 467 - African Politics
POS 469 - Politics of the Middle East
POS 474 - Instruments of American Foreign Policy Making
POS 475 - International Security
POS 476 - Seminar in World Politics
POS 499 - Senior Seminar in Political Science (required)
POS 531 - Topics in Comparative Politics
Study Abroad/Internships
International affairs majors are encouraged to explore opportunities for study abroad. Living and studying in a foreign country enriches the undergraduate experience and prepares students for careers with an international dimension. Study Abroad programs very in length from an intensive week to an entire academic year; summer programs are also available. A Study Abroad fact-sheet is available from the Office of International Programs.
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