International Studies (B.A.)
International Studies is an interdisciplinary major for students interested in global political, social, cultural, historical, and economic affairs.
Purpose and Learning Goals:
- The undergraduate major in International Studies is designed for students who seek practical skills complemented by a theoretical understanding of international affairs, global politics, and cross-cultural and transnational economic relations.
- The program prepares students with a multi-faceted curriculum that highlights information gathering and application in today’s rapidly changing global environment.
- In accord with the liberal arts emphasis on civic and cultural literacy, students reflect on the global political, social, cultural, and economic dimensions of international affairs.
- Students examine legal and ethical frameworks that inform how the world is constructed.
- The undergraduate curriculum is also shaped by the Barry University mission, so that students learn how international concerns can be channeled for collaborative service projects and to pursue social justice.
Bachelor of Arts (120 credits)
University General Education Requirements
Core Courses (27 credits)
| ECO-201 | PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS | 3 |
| ECO-202 | PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS | 3 |
| GEO-301 | WORLD ENVIRONMENTS, PEOPLE AND PLACES | 3 |
| HIS-102 | WORLD CIVILIZATION SINCE 1500 | 3 |
| HIS-404 | U.S. DIPLOMATIC HISTORY | 3 |
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| Or | |
| POS-404 | AMERICAN DIPLOMATIC II 1890 TO PRESENT | 3 |
| HIS-487 | SENIOR SEMINAR | 3 |
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| Or | |
| POS-487 | SENIOR SEMINAR | 3 |
| POS-209 | COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS | 3 |
| POS-325 | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | 3 |
| POS-390 | ASIAN POLITICS | 3 |
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| Or | |
| POS-396 | LATIN AMERICAN POLITICS | 3 |
Any upper level GEO course and be substituted for GEO 301
Foreign language component (6 credit hours):
6 credit hours of a foreign language; this requirement is waived if student completes a second major or a minor in a foreign language
Elective coursework in the major (12 credit hours):
Students may use courses from a list of electives to satisfy the 12 credit hour requirement. They are encouraged to focus on one or more of the following concentration areas, depending on their career goals: 1) Commerce & Development, 2)International Organizations, 3) Conflict, 4) Latin America, 5) World History, and 6) Global Cultures. The advisor’s approval is needed when choosing an elective within the major.
The single major includes 45 credits. For students who declare a minor or a second major in a foreign language, the foreign language requirement is waived and the major consists of 39 credits.
The minimum grade of C is required in all major courses. Students must earn a C or higher in course prerequisites prior to taking the course.