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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:
  • 18 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)
  • 9 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
  • 35 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: 18 credits

  • ADMG1005
  • INST2013
  • SOCL3011
  • SOCL4055
  • MATH1040
  • SOCL2070

International Studies Major Electives: 21 Credits - Choose At Least 3 Credits from Each Study Track

Culture & Arts Track
  • RELS1003
  • ENGL2022
  • RELS2020
  • CMET2003
  • SOCL2045
  • GEOG3010
International Politics & Economy Track
  • GEOG2011
  • GEOG3013
  • ADMG3003
  • POLI3021
  • HIST3027
  • HIST3028
  • HIST3019
  • SOCL3025
  • POLI3033
  • INMT3039
  • HIST3045
  • SOCL3051
  • INST4048
Global Studies Track
  • INST2001
  • SOCL2022
  • SOCL3040
  • SOCL3041
  • SOCL3081
  • SOCL3082
Other Elective Options
  • INST4051
  • INST4052
  • INST4057
  • SASUXXXX Study Abroad

International Studies Modern Language Requirement: 9 credits (in the same modern language)**

  • MLSP1001
  • MLSP1002
  • MLSP2001
    **Any language not considered native to the student, including American Sign Language, is allowed