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Bachelor of Arts Major in International Studies

Department of History

 The Departments of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice, Communications and Visual Arts, Economics and Geography, Health Sciences, History, Philosophy, English and Foreign Languages, and Political Science and Public Administration cooperatively offer the interdisciplinary program in international studies.

The major allows undergraduate students to pursue an interdisciplinary and comparative study of foreign cultures and societies leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree in international studies.  Students majoring in the interdisciplinary studies program will complete a four course requirement (12 semester hours) which provides the framework for a better understanding of global affairs.  Beyond the core course requirements, the major permits students to select four courses (12 semester hours) from one of five thematic or regional study tracks: (a) Asian studies; (b) European Studies; (c) Latin American studies; (d) International Relations and Politics; and (e) Foreign Language and Culture.   In addition, students are to select two courses (6 semester hours) in an area outside the thematic or regional track.

Foreign language proficiency is required.  Students may satisfy the foreign language requirement by attaining proficiency equal to that associated with completion of intermediate level courses (2000 level or above) or completion of 6 semester hours beyond the 8 hour introductory sequence in any foreign language.  Students already proficient in two languages may petition the Program Director to substitute two regional/thematic courses in place of the additional language courses.

Prerequisites (6 semester hours)

Core Requirements (8  semester hours)

    Select one sequence

Major Requirements - 3000-4000 level (12 semester hours)
    Student should have language proficiency or CLEP equivalent to 2 beginning and 2 intermediate level languages (in same language area)

Major Electives - 3000-4000 level  (18 semester hours)
12 HOURS THEMATIC OR REGIONAL STUDIES
    Select four courses from one of the following areas:  Asian studies, European studies, Latin American studies, International Relations and Politics, or Foreign Language and Culture.

Asian Studies

European Studies

Latin American Studies

International Relations and Politics

Foreign Language and Culture

2 Non-thematic or 2 Non-regional
    Select two courses in any other area, excluding the thematic or regional studies area.
ASH/ASN/AMH/HIS/PHI/PHH/LAH/ANT/SYD/CPO/POS/
INR/FIN/MAN/SPN/SPW/SPT/FRW/FRT/FRE/JPN

Required Minor (15 hours)
    All minors require 15 hours (see catalog for list).

PLEASE NOTE:

  1. A minimum of 120 semester hours is required for graduation (48 hours must be upper level).
  2. All students must apply to graduate during registration for the last semester of courses at UNF.  Deadlines are listed in the schedule of courses.
  3. All prerequisites, major, minor, foreign language, foreign culture and Gordon rule courses require grades of "C" or above.
  4. An approved dual/concurrent enrollment form is required prior to registering for courses at another institution.

  5. Students are strongly advised not to enroll in courses in another institution during their last semester at UNF.  Graduation will most likely be delayed for students who do attempt dual enrollment in their last semester.