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College of 艺术与科学

BA in 国际 Studies

一瞥

You can concentrate in either global security or global development, and consider a double major in politics and government, 经济学, or modern languages and 文化s.

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总学分

文学学士

30-44

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概述

At UHart, the world can be your classroom! Seventy-five percent of our international studies student study abroad for a semester, 一年, or during our Winterterm or Summerterm.

You can concentrate in either global security or global development, and consider a double major in politics and government, 经济学, or modern languages and 文化s.

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If you are interested in a careers in government, 业务, 教育, 非营利部门, 或者某些法律领域, the international studies program gives you a solid foundation. It also is appropriate to prepare for graduate studies in a variety of fields.

学位要求

The program requires 15-32 credits, including core courses and electives in the Global Security or Global Development track. Your faculty advisor works closely with you to tailor the program to your learning objectives and career plans.

必修课程

Examples of core courses include:

  • Introduction to 国际 Studies  
  • 比较政治学  
  • 国际关系   
  • Principles of Macro经济学  

For more information, and to see a complete list of degree requirements, visit the 课程目录.

Additional Requirements

You select 15 additional credits in one of two tracks, Global Security or Global Development, 如:

全球安全跟踪:

  • 美国外交政策  
  • The Experience of World War  
  • Genocide in the Modern World  
  • 国际 组织 and Law  
  • 战争政治  

Global Development Track:

  • Hunger: Problems of Scarcity and Choice  
  • Challenges of Globalization  
  • 历史 of Economic Thought  
  • Economic Growth and Development

For more information, and to see a complete list of elective courses for each track, visit the 课程目录.

小的需求

The minor in international studies is also composed of a core and electives totaling 18 credits:

核心要求:

  • Introduction to 国际 Studies  
  • You also complete any one of the following courses, and an additional 12 credits of electives.
  • HIS 100 - Civilization since 1500: Making the World Modern  
  • 比较政治学  
  • 国际关系  
  • Principles of Macro经济学

For more information, and to see a complete list of minor requirements, visit the 课程目录.

学习成果

The 文学学士 in 国际 Studies students will:

  • Gain an understanding of global issues through an interdisciplinary perspective which includes language, 文化, 历史, 经济与政治.
  • Understand and appreciate diverse perspectives, and utilize a variety of methods with critical reflection.
  • 培养文化, 经济, historical and political awareness of the role the United States plays in the world.
  • Gain expertise in a particular thematic focus within the field of international studies.
  • Demonstrate second-year proficiency in a language other than English.
  • Develop research competence in the field of international studies.
  • Develop strong analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills.

加布里埃尔席尔瓦

Economics, 国际 Studies , '20

加布里埃尔席尔瓦 is attending Fordham University School of Law focusing on public interest law. She says her UHart professors have contributed enormously to her academic growth and ultimately helped her in deciding to attend law school at Fordham.When looking back on her faculty mentors, Silva points to Associate Professor of Economics Jane Horvath, who oversees UHart’s pre-law advising program, as being instrumental in helping her attend law school.

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从第一天起, she made sure that I took courses that would help me with the LSAT and helped me maintain the proper timeline to be in law school immediately after graduation.

The world needs us right now. Through my complementary work in politics and international studies, I realize that I possess the ability and the characteristics to make change both nationally and worldwide.

Destiny Kirk ‘19, 政治与政府, 国际 Studies

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