International Studies (B.A.)

Program Requirements (15 hours)

• ANTH 210 - Cultural Anthropology (C) [SGR #3, HSDC]
• GEOG 210 - World Regional Geography (C) [SGR #3, HSDC]
• HIST 112 - World Civilizations II (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]
• INTS 400 - Senior Capstone Experience in International Studies
• POLS 141 - Governments of the World (C) [SGR #3, HSDC]

Additional Requirements

International Experience: study or travel abroad in consultation with program director.

Portfolio: Record of progress in International Studies (to be completed in Senior Seminar).

Program Electives (21 hours or 15 hours for double major)

• ANTH 460 - World Ethnography
• ANTH 465 - Medical Anthropology
• ANTH 490 - Seminar (C)
• ARTH 212 - History of World Art II (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]
• ARTH 412 - 20th Century Art History
• BLAW 458 - International Business Law (C)
• MKTG 478 - International Marketing (C)
• BADM 488 - International Business and Economic Studies
• ECON 405 - Comparative Economic Systems (C)
• ECON 410 - Economic Growth & Development
• ECON 441 - International Trade (C)
• ENGL 212 - World Literature II (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]
• HIST 434 - Modern Ireland
• HIST 444 - History of Modern Russia (C)
• HIST 492 - Topics (C) (with program director’s approval)
• INTS XXX (any INTS course) 3 cr
• MCOM 413 - International Media
• MUS 240 - Music Cultures of the World (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]
• POLS 250 - Introduction to International Relations (C) [SGR #3, HSDC]
• POLS 441 - Genocide in the Modern Era
• POLS 446 - Politics of India and Pakistan
• POLS 447 - Latin American Politics (C)
• POLS 449 - Middle Eastern Politics (C)
• POLS 451 - Advanced Problems in International Relations
• POLS 454 - International Law and Organizations (C)
• POLS 455 - International Human Rights
• REL 250 - World Religions (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]
• SPCM 470 - Intercultural Communication (C)
• Approved elective courses 3cr

Required Modern Foreign Language(s) courses to fulfill International Studies major and double major requirements (18 hours)

Students must complete at least 14 cr. in a single modern foreign language. The remaining 4 cr. may be taken in the same language or in a different modern foreign language. These credits may count toward a Major or Minor in a foreign language.

Double Major (48 hours)

Students who choose to receive a double major may reduce the number of International Studies electives by six credit hours. With the exception of courses in a modern foreign language, requirements may not apply to more than one major, i.e. double-counting of a course is not permitted.

Four-Year Program Guides and Costs

USD encourages students to take 15 credits per semester or 30 credits within the year in order to graduate in 4 years. To help students complete their academic degree program in four years, we provide a sample academic plan. Please work with your academic advisor to confirm your plan. 

• International Studies, B.A. 4-year plan guide