International Studies - BA
St. Kate's international studies majors will gain an understanding of political and economic structures in the various cultures of the world and in different historical periods. Students will study these structures from a variety of perspectives. Courses are designed to help students master the complexities of the contemporary, global world.
International studies major courses are drawn from the disciplines of economics, history and political science. Students are also required to complete a substantive, off-campus experience, including one of a study abroad experience for a semester, J-term, or even a year; intern with an approved, internationally-oriented organization (pending departmental advisor’s approval); or complete an internationally-related independent study with a fieldwork research component. This allows a student to experience the world or see the global connections in our own local communities.
Majoring in international studies at St. Kate's will prepare students for careers in government or international service; for law school, especially the study of international law; or for graduate study in social science disciplines like political science and economics. Combined with other appropriate courses, the international studies major can prepare students for careers in areas such as international business, as well.
Recommended minors for international studies majors are economics, history and political science.
See also: Political ScienceThe International Studies major consists of 32 credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ECON 1120 | Economics of Social Issues | 4 |
| HIST 1160 | East Asia Since 1600 | 4 |
| or HIST 2300 | World History Since 1500 | |
| POSC 2200W | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 4 |
| or POSC 2250 | Introduction to World Politics | |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Theory to Action | ||
| Theory to Action | ||
| Senior Seminar: Humanities Capstone | ||
| Senior Seminar | ||
| Senior Seminar | ||
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Select at least 16 credits in courses with an international focus, from the courses above (if not taken for a requirement) or the list below. At least 12 credits must be at the upper division (3XXX or 4XXX) level.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Off-Campus Experience 1 | 2-4 | |
| Internationally focused internship, approved by student's advisor | 4 | |
| COMM 3100 | Communicating across Cultures, Identities and Differences | 4 |
| CRST 2250 | Critical Hmong Studies | 4 |
| CRST 2350 | Asian American Identities | 4 |
| ECON 2620 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 4 |
| ECON 3000 | From Nudges to Nuclear War: Game Theory and Behavioral Economics | 4 |
| ECON 3050 | Quantitative Impact Evaluation: Applied Research Skills | 4 |
| ECON 3170 | Discrimination and Disparities: The Economics and Politics of Race and Gender | 4 |
| ECON 3250 | Healthcare Economics | 4 |
| ECON 3450W | Haves and Have Nots: Development, Poverty, and Inequality | 4 |
| ECON 3460W | Global Financial Issues | 4 |
| ECON 3480W | International Economics: Trade and Immigration | 4 |
| ECON 3620 | Macroeconomic Theory | 4 |
| ECON 3650 | Cost-Benefit Analysis | 4 |
| ENGL 2120 | The Immigrant Perspective in Literature | 4 |
| ENGL 2260 | Literature in Translation | 4 |
| ENGL 3400W | Language as Power | 4 |
| HIST 3390 | Modern Middle East | 4 |
| HIST 3550 | Revolution and Communist Rule in China | 4 |
| HIST 3630 | Women in Asia | 4 |
| HIST 3700 | History of Feminism in Western Society | 4 |
| SOCI 3160 | Migration, Citizenship, Community | 4 |
| SOCI 3450 | Women's Issues from Global Perspectives | 4 |
| SOCI 3510 | Sociology of Race and Ethnicity | 4 |
| POSC 2600 | Politics of Global Cities | 4 |
| POSC 2994 | Topics: Human Rights | 4 |
| POSC 3150 | Women and Globalization | 4 |
| POSC 3350 | Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict | 4 |
| WOST 2050W | Foundations of Gender and Women's Studies | 4 |
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The International Studies major provides credit for students who choose to complete a substantive off-campus experience. The purpose of this option is to encourage student engagement with a community of their choosing, and to consider the international and global implications of their life-worlds, whether it be abroad or at home. Students may choose to study abroad for a semester, J-term, or even a year; intern with an approved, internationally-oriented organization (pending departmental advisor’s approval); or complete an internationally-related independent study with a fieldwork research component. Students may choose from an approved list of organizations, or may even suggest a new institution
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 - Fall Term | ||
| ECON 1120 | Economics of Social Issues | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| East Asia Since 1600 1 | ||
| Introduction to World Politics 2 | ||
| Year 1 - Spring Term | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| World History Since 1500 | ||
| Introduction to Comparative Politics | ||
| Year 2 - Fall or Spring Term | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
Study Abroad | ||
Internationally-Focused Internship | ||
Upper division course from major requirements list | ||
| Year 3 - Fall Term | ||
| Upper division course from major requirements list | 4 | |
| Year 3 - Spring Term | ||
| Upper division course from major requirements list | 4 | |
| Year 4 - Fall Term | ||
| Upper division course from major requirements list | 4 | |
| Year 4 - Spring Term | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Senior Seminar | ||
| Theory to Action | ||
| Senior Seminar: Humanities Capstone | ||
| Senior Seminar | ||
| Total Credits | 32 | |
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If you take HIST in Year 1 - Fall Term, take POSC in Year 1 - Spring Term
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If you take POSC in Year 1 - Fall Term, take Hist in Year 1 - Spring Term