2017-18 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 19, 2024  
2017-18 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

International Studies: Disciplinary concentration in Global Economic Systems [IST_GES]


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In this International Studies Interdisciplinary Degree Program  concentration, students will gain a strong background in economic theory and a clear understanding of key economic trends, issues and policies as they relate to globalization and the changing world economy.

A. Required Courses: IST Core: 15 credit hours


B. Elective Courses


Three credit hours chosen from the following:

E. Elective Course


Three credit hours chosen from the following:

  • Additionally, you may select from courses not taken in categories C and D.

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124


Example of the B.A. in International Studies over four years


First Year


Second Year


Fall Total credit hours: 18


  • Foreign language
  • IST concentration
  • GE course
  • GE course
  • GE course
  • Elective

Spring Total credit hours: 15


  • Foreign language
  • IST concentration
  • GE course
  • GE course
  • GE course

Third Year


Fall Total credit hours: 15


  • IST concentration
  • IST concentration
  • Foreign language/Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective

Spring Total credit hours: 15


  • Study Abroad

Fourth Year


Fall Total credit hours: 15


  • IST concentration
  • IST concentration
  • Foreign language/Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective

Spring Total credit hours: 15


  • IST concentration
  • Foreign language/Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective

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