| Degree: | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) |
| Minor: | International Studies |
| Department: | Building 50, Room 120 (850) 474-2929 http://uwf.edu/govt/ |
| College: | Arts and Sciences |
| Semester Hours Required For Degree: 120 | |
Program Contact: uwf.edu/govt/faculty
International Studies is an interdisciplinary major designed to foster understanding and analysis of world issues. Major coursework provides a broad introduction to the world emphasizing culture, history, politics, geography and economics. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are developed through the curriculum of study, as contextual knowledge is gained and contemporary problems examined. There are five International Studies tracks or concentrations: Generalist, Security and Diplomacy, International Business and Economics, Cultural Affairs, and Area Studies. In the Generalist track, students take a broad spectrum of courses relating to their major. In the Security and Diplomacy track, students focus on political science, international relations, studies of conflict and war, diplomatic relations, international law and organizations, military issues, democratization, and politics in specific countries. In the International Business and Economics concentration, students focus on international trade, development, business and economics. In the Cultural Affairs track, students emphasize history, anthropology, geography, and humanities of countries outside of the United States. In the Area Studies concentration, students pay particular attention to one region of the world, such as Europe, Latin America, or Asia. The Area Studies concentration requires two semesters of foreign language.
In addition to general University requirements, students seeking the B.A. in International Studies must meet the requirements listed below.
Consult with your academic advisor for courses which may satisfy both the General Studies and common prerequisites.
In addition to the general studies requirements listed on this page, students must satisfy all additional University requirements, including the Gordon Rule, multicultural, and foreign language requirements. With appropriate planning and coordination with an academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the general University requirements through the General Studies curriculum. For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the "Graduation and General Degree Requirements" section of this catalog.
General Studies Curriculum:
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| Mathematics | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Social Sciences | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Humanities | 8-9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Total Semester Hours: | 36-37 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Students must complete sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to complete at least 60 semester hours in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4000) to meet this elective requirement. | 24 | |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
Recommended electives are INR 2002 International Politics and CPO 2002 Comparative Politics.
| Choose six courses, one each from at least five different academic fields: | 18 | |
| Politics | ||
| Comparative Politics | ||
| International Politics | ||
| Analysis | ||
| Conflict, Violence and Peace | ||
| Issues in International Politics | ||
| Political Science Research Methods | ||
| Analyzing Political Issues | ||
| Analytic Techniques for Public Policy | ||
| Culture | ||
| Origins of Civilization | ||
| Peoples and Cultures of the World | ||
| History | ||
Any 3000/4000 level EUH or LAH course * | ||
| Economics | ||
| Principles of Economic Theory and Public Policy + | ||
| Geography | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Geography of World Affairs | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
| * | or both EUH 1000 Western Perspectives I and EUH 1001 Western Perspectives II- 6 sh |
| + | or both ECO 2013 Principles of Economics Macro and ECO 2023 Principles of Economics Micro – 6 sh |
| Choose five courses in one of the five tracks described below: | 15-23 | |
| Generalist Track | ||
Choose one 3000/4000 level course each from at least four different tracks below, for a total of 15 sh. For specific course listings, see the International Studies Advisor or the Department Chair. | ||
| Cultural Affairs Track | ||
Choose five additional 3000/4000 level courses focused primarily on history (Track I), anthropology and geography (Track II), or humanities (Track III), for countries outside of the United States. For specific course listings, see the International Studies Advisor or the Department Chair. | ||
| Security and Diplomacy Track | ||
Choose five additional 3000/4000 level courses dealing primarily with international relations, studies of conflict and war, diplomatic relations, international law and organizations, military issues, democratization, and politics in specific countries. For specific course listings, see the International Studies Advisor or the Department Chair. | ||
| International Business and Economics Track | ||
Choose five additional 3000/4000 level courses primarily focused on international trade, economic development, business and economics. For specific course listings, see the International Studies Advisor or the Department Chair. | ||
| Total Hours | 15-23 | |
| Choose 5 courses (15 sh) focused on one regional area, Latin America, Asia or Europe. For specific course listings, see the International Studies Advisor or the Department Chair. Additionally, students must complete two semesters (6-8 sh) of a foreign language from their regional area of concentration. Contact the department for additional information. Students selecting this specialization have a 21-23 semester hour specialization rather than 15 sh. for a total of 39-41 sh required for the major rather than 33 sh. | 21-23 | |
| Total Hours | 21-23 | |
| Sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF’s requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or completion of all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater. | 19-27 | |
| Total Hours | 19-27 | |
A Minor in International Studies requires 12 sh in Core courses, and 6 sh in upper-division support courses, for a total of 18 sh. Of the 12 sh of upper division courses, at least 9 sh must be completed at UWF. International Studies majors may not earn this minor.
| CPO 2002 | Comparative Politics | 3 |
| INR 2002 | International Politics | 3 |
| Choose two of the following: | 6 | |
| Peoples and Cultures of the World | ||
| Principles of Economic Theory and Public Policy | ||
| Geography of World Affairs | ||
| Conflict, Violence and Peace | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
| Support Courses | 6 | |
3000/4000 level courses chosen with the advice of the program director or department chair | ||
| Total Hours | 6 | |
