International Studies
Course Overview
The International Studies curriculum provides a strong foundation in global and international studies. The curriculum is designed for students planning to transfer to baccalaureate programs with an international or global focus on world language or literature, area studies, international relations, and international studies. The courses required in the International Studies curriculum are designed to be transferable to other colleges and universities.
Students are expected to consult with a counselor or an academic advisor upon entry into the program and in subsequent semesters. Transfer planning should begin early so the student can benefit most from the program. Students who follow the International Studies curriculum and plan to attend a specific four-year college after graduation should choose elective courses that duplicate those in the first two years of the program at that college as closely as possible.
Course Structure
Course Structure for Global Studies Associate Degree
Semester 1 (5 Courses)
ENGL 101: English Composition I (or Honors)
FNMT 101 or FNMT 118 or MATH 137 or MATH 150: Quantitative Reasoning Course
World Language: (Two semesters required)
CIS 103: Introduction to Information Technology
EASC 111 or EASC 111H: Environmental Conservation
Semester 2 (5 Courses)
ENGL 102: The Research Paper (or Honors)
HUM 101 or HUM 101H or HUM 102 or HUM 102H: Cultural Traditions Course
ENGL 118 or ENGL 115: Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking
World Language: (Two semesters required)
GLS 101: Introduction to Global Studies
Semester 3 (5 Courses)
GEOG 103 or PSYC 101 or PSYC 101H or SOC 101 or SOC 101H: Elective
BIOL 106 or CHEM 105: Lab Science Course
World Language or ART 103 or ART 103H or ART 104 or ART 104H or MUS 105 or MUS 106 or MUS 120 or MUS 121: Elective
ANTH 112: Cultural Anthropology
HIST 121 or HIST 122: World History
Semester 4 (5 Courses)
World Language or RS 151: Elective
GLS 102: Political and Economic Foundations in Global Studies
HUM 120 or HUM 130 or HUM 150 or HUM 170 or HUM 180: Elective
POLS 112: Introduction to International Relations
ECON 181: Principles of Economics- Macroeconomics
Career Opportunities
Career with International Studies
- Economist
- Historian
- Market Research Analyst
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists