International Studies Major
Major Requirements for
International Studies
In order to declare a major in International Studies, students are required to meet with an advisor. International Studies is an open major, meaning that you don't have to apply or take any prerequisites to declare.
Transfer students: to discuss any questions about major requirements, make an appointment with one of our advisors.
Major Overview
International and Area Studies Major: International Studies Emphasis
First Experience
- HUM 1010 Exploring Humanities Recommended
IAS Preliminary Core I
- HIST 1510 World History Since 1500
IAS Preliminary Core II | Choose from:
- HIST 1310 Latin American History Since 1820s
- HIST 1220 Asian History Since 1500
- HIST 1460 Middle East History, 1800-Now
- MID E 1546 Middle East History, 1800-Now
- POLS 2100 Intro to International Relations
IAS Core Curriculum
- INTL 3000 Foundations INTL
- INTL 5000 International Studies Capstone
Signature Experience
- Complete 3 credits through a relevant study abroad program, internship, research course, community engaged learning course, or an honors thesis. The selection must be pre-approved by an advisor.
Emphasis Requirements
Bachelor of Arts students only:
- 16 credits of foreign language courses 1010, 1020, 2010, and 2020
- 6 credits of upper-division language courses, taught in the target language
Bachelor of Science students only:
- 6 credits of methods courses; choose from
- COMM 3700 Qualitative Communication Research
- COMM 3710 Intro to Quantitative Communication Research
- ECON 2010 Principles of Microeconomics
- ECON 2020 Principles of Macroeconomics
- ETHNC 5900 Interdisciplinary Research in Ethnic Studies
- ETHNC 3910 Capstone: Advanced Explorations in Ethnic Studies
- GEOG 3020 Geographical Analysis
- GEOG 3100 Intro to GIS and Science
- HIST 3100 The Historian’s Craft
- HIST 4990 Senior Seminar
- LING 5810 L2 Methodology
- LING 5900 Senior Capstone
- POLS 3001 Political Analysis
- POLS 5001 Quantitative Analysis
- PSY 3000 Statistical Methods in Psychology
- PSY 3010 Research Methods in Psychology
- SOC 3111 Research Methods
- SOC 3112 Social Statistics
- 9 credits of approved Culture Electives (see program website for full list)
Thematic Focus (all students)
- 15 credits of approved focus electives
- Choose a thematic focus from:
- Culture & Identity
- Development & Sustainability
- European Studies
- Foreign Relations & Security
- Global Health
- Human Rights
Transfer Students
Major Requirements: 51 to 52 Credits
International Studies/Diplomacy courses totaling 51 (BS) to 52 (BA) credits must be completed successfully, including the signature experience. Please note that students may complete their signature experience through a relevant study abroad program, internship, research course, community-engaged learning course, or an honors thesis. Please see your advisor for more information.
SLCC Transfer Students
A portion of these courses may be completed through transfer credit from Salt Lake Community College. See the below major worksheet.
SLCC WORKSHEET - INTERNATIONAL STUDIES BA
SLCC WORKSHEET - INTERNATIONAL STUDIES BS
Transfer Students from Utah Institutions
A portion of courses may be completed through transfer credit from another university within the state of Utah. See the transfer guide below.
Utah Transfer Guide
Transfer Students from Out-of-State
A portion of courses may be completed through transfer credit from another university. You will want to speak with an academic advisor to review your transfer coursework and discuss how these apply to the major requirements.
Meet With an Academic Advisor
