International and Global Studies B.A. with Global South Concentration
B.A. in International and Global Studies with a Global South Concentration
Students wishing to follow the eight-semester degree plan should see the Eight-Semester Degree Policy in the Academic Regulations chapter for university requirements of the program as well as Fulbright College requirements.
State Minimum Core requirements may vary by individual, based on placement and previous credit granted. Once all core requirements are met, students may substitute with general electives. Students should consult with their academic adviser.
| First Year | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Spring | |
| ENGL 10103 Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1) | 3 | |
| Satisfies General Education Outcome 2.1: | ||
| MATH 11103 Quantitative Reasoning (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 1113) or MATH 11003 College Algebra (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 1103) | 3 | |
or any MATH course numbered higher than MATH 11003 | ||
| U.S. History or Government State Minimum Core (Satisfies General Education Outcome 4.2) | 3 | |
| World language at the Elementary I level | 3 | |
| World Culture Requirement | 3 | |
| ENGL 10203 Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1) | 3 | |
| INST 28103 Introduction to International Relations and Global Studies (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.3, 4.1, and 5.1) | 3 | |
| World language at the Elementary II level | 3 | |
| World Culture Requirement (choose one not taken yet) | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Year Total: | 15 | 15 |
| Second Year | Units | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| World language at the Intermediate I level (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.2) | 3 | |
| Fine Arts State Minimum Core (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.1)1 | 3 | |
| Science State Minimum Core with corequisite lab (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4) | 4 | |
| Social Sciences State Minimum Core (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3)1 | 3 | |
| General Electives | 3 | |
| World language at the Intermediate II level | 3 | |
| ECON 21403 Basic Economics: Theory and Practice (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3) | 3 | |
| Science State Minimum Core with corequisite lab (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4) | 4 | |
| Any 3000-level or higher credit hours or any 2000-level credit hours which have a course prerequisite | 3 | |
| General Electives1 | 3 | |
| Year Total: | 16 | 16 |
| Third Year | Units | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| World language at the 3000-level | 3 | |
| INST 35003 Issues in the Global South (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.2) | 3 | |
| Global Topics Requirement | 3 | |
| Area Studies Requirement | 3 | |
| General Electives1 | 3 | |
| World language at the 3000-level | 3 | |
| Area Studies Requirement | 3 | |
| Any 3000-level or higher credit hours or any 2000-level credit hours which have a course prerequisite | 3 | |
| General Electives1 | 6 | |
| Year Total: | 15 | 15 |
| Fourth Year | Units | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| Applied Global Studies Requirement | 3 | |
| Area Studies Requirement | 3 | |
| Any 3000-level or higher credit hours or any 2000-level credit hours which have a course prerequisite | 4 | |
| General Electives1 | 5 | |
| Applied Global Studies Requirement | 3 | |
| Area Studies Requirement | 3 | |
| General Electives1 | 7 | |
| Year Total: | 15 | 13 |
| Total Units in Sequence: | 120 | |
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Students must complete the State Minimum Core and the requirements of their major(s) as outlined in the Catalog of Studies. These courses also fulfill many, if not all, of the General Education Requirements. Please visit these pages in the links provided and consult with your academic advisor when making course selections to fulfill these requirements.