Degrees and Requirements

International Studies

A major in International Studies is meant to prepare students for career opportunities in international business, public services in international areas of government and diplomacy, international governmental and nongovernmental organizations.

REQUIREMENTS: To successfully complete the International Studies major, the following coursework is required:

• 22 credits as listed under “Major Core Requirements”
• 21 credits of Major Electives, at least 3 credits from each of the three areas of study: Culture and Arts; International Politics and Economy; and Global Studies.  (See linked program guide)
• 11 credits Modern Languages (Waived for non-native English Speakers; or earned with CLEP Levels 1 and 2 tests with score of 50)
• 37 CORE credits
• 29 General Elective Credits
• A minimum number of 120 credits are required for degree, the last 30 of which, and 50% of the major must be earned at La Roche University.

Summary of Requirements

International Studies Major Courses - Required: 22 credits

• ADMG1005

  ADMG1005
  

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• INST2013

  INST2013
  

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• INST3011

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  MATH1040

• INST3025

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• INST4055

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• MATH1040

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  MATH1010

• SASUxxxx

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• SOCL2070

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International Studies Major Electives: 21 Credits

• CMET2003

  CMET2003
  

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• ENGL2022

  ENGL2022
  

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• GEOG3010

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• GEOG3013

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• HIST3028

  HIST3028
  

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• HIST3045

  HIST3045
  

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• INMT3039

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• INST2001

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• INST2011

  INST2011
  

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• INST3003

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  ADMG1005

• INST3021

  INST3021
  

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• INST3027

  INST3027
  

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• INST3033

  INST3033
  

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• INST4048

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  ADMG2009 & JR/SR Status

• INST4051

  INST4051
  

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• INST4057

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  JR/SR Status & permission of supervising faculty member & student's academic advisor

• POLI3019

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• RELS1003

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• RELS2020

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• SOCL2022

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• SOCL2045

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• SOCL3040

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• SOCL3041

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• SOCL3051

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• SOCL3081

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• SOCL3082

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International Studies Modern Langauge Requirement: 11 credits (in the same modern language)

• MLFR1001

  MLFR1001
  

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• MLFR1002

  MLFR1002
  

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  MLFR1001

• MLFR2001

  MLFR2001
  

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  MLFR1002

• MLIT1001

  MLIT1001
  

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• MLIT1002

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• MLIT2001

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• MLSP1001

  MLSP1001
  

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• MLSP1002

  MLSP1002
  

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  MLSP1001

• MLSP2001

  MLSP2001
  

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  MLSP1002