Bachelor of Science in International Studies
International Studies explores economic, political, social and cultural issues. If you are interested in achieving a greater understanding of the world and the diversity of its cultures -- useful in business, law, teaching, and governmental careers -- the International Studies major in University College is for you.
Requirements
All University College undergraduate students must satisfy the same general-education requirements; for information on those, click here. Total Number of Units Required for the International Studies Major: 42 minimum. To see the Degree Requirement Worksheet, click here.
Required Core Courses: The requirement is 12 credit units, 6 from Category A, and 6 from Category B.
Category A
Western Civilization I (U16-101)
Western Civilization II (U16-102)
World Literature (U32-225)
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (U69-160)
Category B
International Politics (U25-103)
Introduction to International Business (U43-240 or U44-240)
International Management: Leadership Across Cultures (U43-330)
For the Concentration in Comparative Culture and Identity: The student needs 30 credit units of authorized course work from at least three different academic departments or programs in the humanities or social sciences, or others with approval. At least 18 units must be in advanced course work at the 300- or 400-level, including, with authorization, a maximum of two graduate courses in the University College Master's Program in International Affairs. All courses require authorization by the International Studies coordinator in University College.
OR
The Concentration in International Political Economy and Business requires 30 credit units of authorized course work from at least three different academic departments or programs in the social sciences, humanities, business, or others with approval. At least 18 units must be in advanced course work at the 300- or 400-level, including, with authorization, a maximum of two graduate courses in the University College Master's Program in International Affairs. All courses require authorization by the International Studies coordinator in University College.
Foreign Language Requirement: All students who major in International Studies must satisfy a foreign language requirement, defined as proficiency through four semesters of study.
Other Policies: No more than 25 percent of the credit units applied to the B.S. degree may be in Business courses.
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