Major Requirements
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 Studies Major
Major Requirements: 51-52 Credits
One Peoples core course
o ANTH 1010: Culture and the Human Experience
o HIST 1220: Asian History since 1500
o HIST 1310: Latin American History since the 1820s
o HIST 1510: World History since 1500
o PHIL 1003: Intro to Human Nature
o WLC 2020: Language in Society
· One Challenges core course
o ENV 2100: Environment & Society
o GEOG 1400: Human Geography
o HIST 2200: The World since 1945
o PHIL 1001: Ethical Dilemmas
· One Systems core course
o MKTG 2900: International Business
o ECON 2020: Macroeconomics
o GEOG 1300: World Regional Geography
o POLS 2100: Intro to International Relations
o POLS 2200: Intro to Comparative Politics
· IAS Core curriculum: Foundations
o INTL 3000 Foundations of International Studies
· Lower Division Language or Methods (BA or BS Requirements)
o Bachelor of Arts: Complete 16 credits of foreign language courses 1010, 1020, 2010, 2020 in one language.
o Bachelor of Science: Complete 2 methods courses from the approved course list
· Upper Division Language or Culture Focus (BA or BS Requirements)
o Bachelor of Arts: Complete 6 credits of upper division language in your target language
o Bachelor of Science: Complete 9 credits of upper division culture electives from the approved course list
· Upper Division Thematic Focus (BA and BS Requirements)
o Bachelor of Arts: Earn 12 credits of upper-division courses from a selected focus
o Bachelor of Science: Earn 18 credits of upper-division courses from a selected focus
· Signature Experience
o 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 IAS advisor.
· IAS Core Curriculum: Capstone
o INTL 5000 Capstone for International Studies
Notes: No more than 3 credits from a Hinckley internship may count toward your focus electives and focus electives must come from a minimum of three departments.
Grade Requirements: All major courses must be taken for a minimum letter grade of C or better.
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES BA MAJOR WORKSHEET
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES BA 4-YEAR PLAN
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES BS MAJOR WORKSHEET
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES BS 4-YEAR PLAN
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
