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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
  • INST2013
  • INST3011
  • INST3025
  • INST4055
  • MATH1040
  • SASUxxxx
  • SOCL2070

International Studies Major Electives: 21 Credits

  • CMET2003
  • ENGL2022
  • GEOG3010
  • GEOG3013
  • HIST3028
  • HIST3045
  • INMT3039
  • INST2001
  • INST2011
  • INST3003
  • INST3021
  • INST3027
  • INST3033
  • INST4048
  • INST4051
  • INST4057
  • POLI3019
  • RELS1003
  • RELS2020
  • SOCL2022
  • SOCL2045
  • SOCL3040
  • SOCL3041
  • SOCL3051
  • SOCL3081
  • SOCL3082

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

  • MLFR1001
  • MLFR1002
  • MLFR2001
  • MLIT1001
  • MLIT1002
  • MLIT2001
  • MLSP1001
  • MLSP1002
  • MLSP2001