International Studies Major with an Emphasis in International Human Rights


About the International Studies Program
Why pursue international studies? We live in an interdependent world. Daily headlines, national policies, and regional economics are shaped by people all around the globe. World forces affect our academic choices, career opportunities, and shopping lists—even the water we drink and the air we breathe. As more businesses and organizations expand globally, we as individuals are going global too, surfing the Web and e-mailing across the seas to pursue our personal and professional goals. Following this trend, international studies provides a context for studying social and natural sciences, business and commerce, the humanities, fine arts, and foreign languages within a global context.

General Requirements for the International Studies Major
International studies provides an interdisciplinary program designed to give students specialized and general global knowledge, second language skills, and significant international experience. Each student will complete the core courses, select a second language, and study abroad or complete an internship (as approved by the Director of the Center for International Education)

Specific requirements for a major in International Studies with an Emphasis in International Human Rights

36 required credit hours
27 general education credit hours
65 elective credit hours

Program Requirements
Foreign language requirement (3 credit hours at 3000 level or above) International experience (approved foreign study or internship)

Required Courses

ISTL 1000 Introduction to International Studies 3 hours
INTL 1500 The World System Since 1500 3 hours
ISTL 2600 Natural Systems and Sustainable Ecologies 3 hours
ANSO 2030 Culture and Communication, or FORL 2150 Topics in Culture 3 hours
ISTL 4500 Seminar in International Studies Prerequisite: junior standing 3 hours

21 credit hours as follows:

HRTS 1100 Introduction to Human Rights 3 hours
HRTS 1500 Current Problems in Human Rights 3 hours
HRTS 3590 Theories of Human Rights 3 hours

(Select four courses from the following)

HRTS 3160 Human Rights in Film: Documentaries 3 hours
HRTS 3170 Human Rights in Film: Narrative Film 3 hours
HRTS 3200 Human Rights in Latin America 3 hours
HRTS 3210 Prejudice and Discrimination 3 hours
HRTS 3400 Human Rights and the Environment 3 hours
HRTS 3500 International Human Rights Law 3 hours
HRTS 3600 Genocide and the Holocaust 3 hours
HRTS 3700 Human Rights and Business 3 hours

Up to 12 credit hours may, with approval, apply both to the international studies major and a second or dual major. This option does not apply to a dual major in international studies and international relations. Of the 21 additional credit hours, 15 must be in courses at or above the 3000 level.