INTERNATIONAL STUDIES - CERTIFICATE
Center and South Campuses
The program leading to the Certificate in International Studies is designed for students who seek an educational experience with an international emphasis. A minimum of 30 credit hours is required for the certificate.
A. Certificate Option
FREN-####
GRMN-####
ITAL-####
SPAN-#### |
Any language course sequence for a total of
8 semester hours, e.g.,
FREN-1260; FREN-1270; FREN-2360; FREN-2370;
GRMN-1260; GRMN-1270; GRMN-2360; GRMN-2370
ITAL-1260; ITAL-1270; ITAL-2360; ITAL-2370
SPAN-1260; SPAN-1270; SPAN-2360; SPAN-2370 |
X |
X |
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8 |
| GEOG-2000 |
World Regional Geography |
X |
. |
. |
. |
4 |
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AND |
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| ANTH-1000 |
Introduction to Anthropology |
X |
. |
. |
. |
4 |
| OR |
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OR |
| INTL-2000 |
Introduction to Latin America |
. |
X |
. |
. |
4 |
| AND |
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AND |
| One non-western area-study course: |
| POLS-1600 |
International Politics1 |
. |
X |
. |
. |
3 |
| OR |
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OR |
| HUMN-2000 |
Introduction to Asian Religions & Culture |
. |
X |
. |
. |
3 |
| OR |
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|
OR |
| ARAB-1260 |
Introduction to Arabic Language & Culture |
. |
X |
. |
. |
4 |
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19-20 |
1prerequisite POLS-1000
B. Elective Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Sem Hrs
The remaining credits are filled through selection from the following electives. Students should select from at least three of the following five groups of courses.
| Group A (3-4 Sem Hrs) |
| ENGL-2800 |
World Literature to 14002 |
3 |
| OR |
|
OR |
| ENGL-2810 |
World Literature from 14002 |
3 |
| OR |
|
OR |
| SPCH-1400 |
Mass Media Communication in a Global Culture |
3 |
| OR |
|
OR |
| SPCH-2300 |
Intercultural Communication |
4 |
| Group B (3 Sem Hrs) |
| HUMN-1700 |
Comparative Religions |
3 |
| OR |
|
OR |
| HUMN-1750 |
Introduction to Mythology |
3 |
| Group C (3-4 Sem Hrs) |
| BUSN-2100 |
International Business |
3 |
| OR |
|
OR |
| PSYC-2300 |
Psychology of Adjustment3 |
3 |
| OR |
|
OR |
| PSYC-2700 |
Psychology of Health: Mind & Body Interaction3 |
3 |
| OR |
|
OR |
| SOSC-2010 |
Introduction to International Studies |
4 |
| Group D (3-4 Sem Hrs) |
| HIST-1260 |
Women in European History to 1450 |
3 |
| OR |
|
OR |
| HIST-1270 |
Women in European History, 1450-1848 |
3 |
| OR |
|
OR |
| HIST-1500 |
Western Civilization to 1648 |
4 |
| OR |
|
OR |
| HIST-1600 |
Western Civilization Since 1648 |
4 |
| OR |
|
OR |
| HIST-1700 |
The World Since 1945 |
3 |
| OR |
|
OR |
| HIST-2420 |
Latin America in the Modern World |
3 |
| OR |
|
OR |
| HIST-2520 |
Asia in the Modern World |
4 |
| Group E (2 Sem Hrs) |
| PHED-2020 |
Wellness - Focus Lifestyle Choices |
2 |
2 prerequisite ENGL-1190 or ENGL-1220
3 prerequisite PSYC-1010
Students electing a Certificate in International Studies should maintain close contact with an academic advisor or counselor to assure construction of a plan of studies harmonious with individual interests and needs.
Students are advised that completion of a Certificate in International Studies may not necessarily satisfy another college's requirements toward a Bachelor's Degree in International Studies.