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Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with International Relations & Security

Provider:
Hawaii Pacific University
Course Code:
HPU-IS
Qualification Level:
Bachelor
Course Area:
Education Studies, Law
Duration:
4-Year
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Honolulu, United States of America
Course Fees:
USD 30,501 Per Year
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
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Course Overview

A major in International Studies (IS) prepares students to take their place as citizens of the world. The multi-disciplinary approach aims at immersing students in various methods of analyzing contemporary international issues. Students gain a foundation in the disciplines of political science and international relations, and a knowledge of global issues from courses in anthropology, economics, geography, and history. An important goal of this study is to describe the nature and evolution of contemporary global structures.

Students develop regional expertise in a specific country or world region (e.g., China, India, Japan, Europe, or Latin America), gain competency in a second language, and are strongly encouraged to participate in study abroad opportunities.

International Relations and Security: which highlights the changing nature of global politics, international relations, and national security affairs.

Course Structure

1st Year:

Fall Semester:

GE WC&IL 1

GE Hawai‘i and the Pacific

GE QA&SR

INTR 1000 International System (GE GC&D)

First semester modern language

Spring Semester:

GE WC&IL 2

GEOG 2000 Visualizing Human Geography (GE CT&E)

PSCI 2000 Intro to Politics (GE T&M)

GE Creative Arts

Second semester modern language

2nd Year:

Fall Semester:

PSCI 2100 Intro to Research

GE Natural World

GE Sustainable World (INTR 1100)

GE Technology and Innovation

Third semester modern language

Spring Semester:

HIST 3910 or other Upper Division Writing course

INTR 3000 International Relations

GE American Experience

Unrestricted Elective or Minor Course

Fourth semester modern language

3rd Year:

Fall Semester:

PSCI 3412 American Foreign Policy

1st Concentration Elective

PSCI 3500 Comparative Politics

Unrestricted Elective or Minor Course (3 courses)

Spring Semester:

Upper Division HIST course

2nd Concentration Elective

Unrestricted Elective or Minor Course (3 courses)

4th Year:

Fall Semester:

3rd Concentration Elective

INTR 3350 (4th Concentration Elective and Upper Division Values course)

Unrestricted Upper Division Elective or Minor Course (2 courses)

Unrestricted Elective or Minor Course

Spring Semester:

INTR 4900 Senior Seminar

HIST 3660 (or HIST 3662) or HIST 3676

Unrestricted Elective or Minor Course (3 courses)

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements
  1. Unofficial transcripts can be accepted for admissions purposes, however official transcripts must be received prior to a student's registration for classes.
  2. Transcripts must be submitted with English translation.
  3. Transcripts should list all courses taken in high school and should include grades/scores for each subject.
  4. Students who have taken Advanced Placement Examinations (AP) of the College Board or theInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Program should have their score results sent directly to the Office of International Admissions. These results will be evaluated not only for admission but also for proper advanced standing and/or credit from HPU.
Language Requirement
TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum) The minimum score for TOEFL (IBT) is 70.
IELTS Score (Minimum) The minimum score for IELTS is 6.0.

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