Liberal and Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A.
Overall Requirements
- 120 credit hours, to include at least 36 credits at or above the 300 course level
Degree Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Requirements | ||
| General Education Requirements (MAC) | ||
| College of Arts and Sciences Additional Requirements (CIC) | ||
Major Requirements
Select one of the concentrations following the major requirements.
Electives
Electives sufficient to complete the 120 credit hours required for degree.
Concentrations
The Liberal and Interdisciplinary Studies major offers multiple concentrations whose requirements are listed below.
Each concentration is administered by an interdepartmental program as follows:
- Archaeology Program
- Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Program
- International and Global Studies Program
Program administrators are also identified within the requirements for each concentration.
Archaeology Concentration Requirements
Administered by the Archaeology Program.
- Minimum 33 credit hours distributed as follows. Under special circumstances and with the permission of the Committee, some required courses may be substituted for others.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | 15 | |
| Adventures in Time-Travel through Archaeology | ||
| Methods in Archaeology | ||
| Introduction to Greek Archaeology | ||
| Introduction to Roman Archaeology | ||
| Introduction to Geographic Information Science | ||
| Area Requirements | 12 | |
| Old World Archaeology | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
| Paleolithic Archaeology | ||
| The Art and Archaeology of Egypt | ||
| Archaeology of the Aegean | ||
| Ancient Cities | ||
| Topics in the Near and Middle East | ||
| New World Archaeology | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
| Latin American Art and Archaeology | ||
| Historical Archaeology of the Modern World | ||
| Archaeology of South America | ||
| Colliding Worlds: Forming America | ||
| Archaeology of the Southeastern United States | ||
| Analytical Methods and Techniques | ||
Select 6 credits of the following: | ||
| Zooarchaeology | ||
| Analysis of Archaeological Data | ||
| Human Osteology | ||
| Research Methods in Historical Archaeology | ||
| Field Methods in Archaeology * | ||
| Archaeological Practicum * | ||
| Internship in Classical Studies * | ||
| Physical Geography: Landscape Processes and Physical Geography Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Cartography | ||
| Remote Sensing of Environment | ||
| Geographic Information Science | ||
| History Internship * | ||
| Research Methods in Historical Archaeology | ||
| Related Area Electives | 6 | |
Select 6 credits from any of the above courses or choose from the following: | ||
| Study Abroad Experience in Archaeology | ||
| Honors in Archaeology | ||
| Special Archaeological Research | ||
| Internship in Archaeology | ||
| Ceramics I | ||
| Photography I | ||
| Engaging Culture | ||
| The World of the Neandertals | ||
| Lost Tribes and Sunken Lands | ||
| Selected Topics in Anthropology | ||
| Applying Archaeology in the Real World | ||
| Archaeology of Power/Politics | ||
| Gender Archaeology | ||
| The Archaeology of Pompeii: A City Frozen in Time | ||
| The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World | ||
| Archaeology of the Roman Provinces: Britain and Gaul | ||
| Archaeology of the Roman Provinces: Asia Minor and Syria | ||
| The Archaeology of Roman Daily Life | ||
| Geographic Information Systems | ||
| The Ancient World | ||
Asian Studies Concentration Requirements
Administered by the International and Global Studies Program.
The IGS Program prepares students to study abroad through two core classes, language proficiency, and 18 credits of classes focused on your concentration.
- 30 credits at the 200 level and above.
- No requirements for the major can be met by a grade lower than C-.
- Completion of an approved International/Global Experience. Students are required to complete a minimum of six (6) credits in a study abroad program or a Qualified Alternative approved by the program head.
- IGS encourages its students to double major to combine the breadth of international studies with the depth of a disciplinary major. At least 12 of the 18 credit hours of IGS Concentration Courses must be distinct from the courses applied to your second major.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses * | 6 | |
| Introduction to International and Global Studies | ||
| Capstone Seminar in International and Global Studies | ||
| Foreign Language Requirements ** | 6 | |
Select two courses from a modern foreign language at the 300 level or higher from the following: | ||
Chinese | ||
| Third-Year Chinese Language | ||
| Third-Year Chinese Conversation and Composition | ||
French | ||
| Bridges to French Literature and Culture | ||
| Francophone Cultures: An Introduction | ||
| French Conversation and Phonetics | ||
| French Conversation and Culture | ||
| Conversation in France | ||
| Advanced Grammar and Composition: From Morphology to Meaning | ||
| Contemporary French Culture | ||
| Topics in French and Francophone Literature and Film | ||
German | ||
| German Conversation and Composition: Topics | ||
| German Language and Society: Topics | ||
Japanese | ||
| Advanced Grammar and Conversation | ||
| Third-year Japanese Language Conversation and Composition | ||
Russian | ||
| Conversation, Composition, and Grammar Topics | ||
| Slavic Life and Letters: Topics | ||
| Twentieth-Century Russian Literature/Translation | ||
Spanish | ||
| Spanish Language and Cultures | ||
| Spanish Language and Cultures for Heritage Speakers | ||
| Views of the Hispanic World Through Intermediate Conversation | ||
| Foundations in Spanish Cultures, Literatures and Films | ||
| Topics in Literature from the Spanish Speaking World | ||
| Cultural Expressions in the Hispanic World Through Advanced Conversation | ||
- *
Or approved equivalents.
- **
Or other language or course as approved by IGS Program Head.
Regional Concentration Courses
- Select two Regional Concentration Courses from each Interdisciplinary category (S&P and AL&C) for a total of 12 credits.
- Must include a minimum of 9 credits at the upper level (300 level or above).
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Society and Politics (S&P) | 6 | |
Select two courses from the following: | ||
| The Civilizations of Asia | ||
| The Civilizations of Asia | ||
| Chinese History to 1800 | ||
| The Modern Transformation of China: 1800 to Present Day | ||
| History of the Chinese Frontier | ||
| East Asian History: Selected Topics | ||
| Current Issues in Japan | ||
| Arts, Literature, and Culture (AL&C) | 6 | |
Select two courses from the following: | ||
| Modern Asia through its Music | ||
| Contemporary Asian Literature | ||
| Masterworks of Chinese Literature in Translation | ||
| Modern Chinese Literature and Culture | ||
| Topics in Chinese Culture | ||
| Major Figures in Chinese Literature | ||
| Modern Japan | ||
| Women in Japanese Literature and Film | ||
| Topics in Japanese Culture | ||
| Chinese Religion | ||
| East Asian Religions | ||
| Buddhism | ||
| Hinduism | ||
| Religion in South Asia: Selected Topics | ||
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| International and Global Studies Courses | 6 | |
Choose 6 additional credits from any Regional Concentration Course listed above, or any International and Global Studies courses listed below, or any course with an IGS marker: 1 | ||
Society and Politics (S&P) | ||
| Understanding Race | ||
| The Making of the African Diaspora | ||
| Political Geography | ||
| Topics in Premodern World History | ||
| Topics on the West and the Modern World | ||
| Topics in Modern World History | ||
| Human Rights in Modern World History | ||
| The World, 1900-1945 | ||
| The World since 1945 | ||
| Topics in World History | ||
| The International System | ||
| Introduction to Comparative Politics | ||
| The Politics of the Non-Western World | ||
| International Law | ||
| Politics of Globalization | ||
| International Security | ||
| Social Problems in Global Context | ||
| Race and Ethnic Relations | ||
| Race, Ethnicity, and Migration in a Global Context | ||
Economics and Development (E&D) | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| The International Economy | ||
| Cities of the World | ||
| World Economic Geography | ||
| The Geography of World Affairs | ||
| Topics in Sustainability and Environment | ||
Global Issues | ||
| Topics in Development and Economics | ||
| Families and Children in Global Perspective | ||
| Global Health | ||
| Immigrant and Refugee Health | ||
| Global Perspectives on the Health of Women | ||
| Violence in the Modern World | ||
| Foundations of Peace and Conflict Studies | ||
| Global Peacebuilding | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Community Literacies and Adult Learners | ||
International Business | ||
| Global Perspectives on Culture, the Body, and Dress | ||
| International Entrepreneurship | ||
| Tourism, Cultures, and Places | ||
| Introduction to International Business | ||
| Experience Business Abroad | ||
| Current Issues in International Business | ||
| Ethical Issues in Business | ||
Arts and Literature (A&L) | ||
Arts | ||
| Dance Appreciation | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Music Cultures of the World | ||
| Global Performance and Theatre | ||
Literature | ||
| Africana Literature | ||
| Topics in Global Literature | ||
| Topics in Non-Western Literature | ||
| Postcolonial Literatures | ||
| Studies in Human Rights and Literature | ||
Film | ||
| Topics in French and Francophone Literature and Film | ||
| The Holocaust in Literature and Art | ||
| Advanced Topics in German Culture | ||
| Women in Japanese Literature and Film | ||
| Foundational Topics in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures | ||
| Global Cultures Through Film: Angles of Vision | ||
| The Politics of South Africa Through Film and Literature | ||
Belief Systems and Culture (BS&C) | ||
| Special Topics in the African Diaspora: Africa, the Indian Ocean, and the Americas | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Myth, Magic, and Religion | ||
| Language and Culture | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Culture and Health Care | ||
| Conflict and Culture | ||
| Christianity from the Reformation to the Present | ||
| Judaism | ||
| Chinese Religion | ||
| East Asian Religions | ||
| Buddhism | ||
| Hinduism | ||
| Islam | ||
| Postcolonial and Transnational Feminisms | ||
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Appropriate Topics courses may be substituted with approval of program director.
General Psychology Concentration Requirements
Administered by the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Program.
- Minimum of 30 credits as listed below.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required | 30 | |
| General Psychology | ||
| Research Methods in the Social Sciences | ||
| Senior Seminar in the Social Sciences | ||
21 Additional credits in PSY Courses including 12 at the 300+ level * | ||
- *
PSY 433 can count for a maximum of 3 credits.
Humanities Concentration Requirements
Administered by the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Program.
- Minimum of 30 credits as listed below.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 6 | |
| Seminar in Humanities | ||
| Pathways: Reading and Writing in the Humanities | ||
| Distribution Requirement | 12 | |
Literature | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
| Know Slow - Countering the Culture of Speed | ||
| Notes from Underground: Resistance and Everyday Culture | ||
| Selected Topics: Literature | ||
| Narrative Ethics: Literary Texts and Moral Issues in Medicine | ||
| Revolutionary Lives | ||
| Short Reads | ||
| Banned Books | ||
| Mystery, Mayhem, and Murder | ||
| Telling Stories: The Memoir | ||
| Contemporary Asian Literature | ||
Fine Arts | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
| Visualizing Disability | ||
| Selected Topics: Fine Arts | ||
| Painting on the Page | ||
| Big Plays, Big Ideas | ||
| Photography: Contexts and Illusions | ||
| The Art of Life | ||
| Shakespeare Off the Page | ||
| Representing Women | ||
Philosophy/Religion/Ethics | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
| Selected Topics: Philosophy/Religion/Ethics | ||
| American Dreams | ||
| Vice, Crime, and American Law | ||
| Ethics and Technology | ||
| Mystics in America | ||
| Divided We Stand | ||
| Life, Death, and Meaning | ||
Historical Perspectives | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
| Selected Topics: Historical Perspectives | ||
| Old Europe/New Europe | ||
| The Sixties | ||
| Religious Resistance to Political Power | ||
| Great Trials in American History | ||
| American Motherhood | ||
| Women, War, and Terror | ||
| Entrepreneurship in American History | ||
| Area of Emphasis | 9 | |
Select at least three additional courses in one of the topic areas of the following: | ||
Literature | ||
| Know Slow - Countering the Culture of Speed | ||
| Notes from Underground: Resistance and Everyday Culture | ||
| Selected Topics: Literature | ||
| Narrative Ethics: Literary Texts and Moral Issues in Medicine | ||
| Revolutionary Lives | ||
| Short Reads | ||
| Banned Books | ||
| Mystery, Mayhem, and Murder | ||
| Telling Stories: The Memoir | ||
| Contemporary Asian Literature | ||
| Painting on the Page | ||
| Big Plays, Big Ideas | ||
| Shakespeare Off the Page | ||
| Women, War, and Terror | ||
Fine Arts | ||
| Visualizing Disability | ||
| Selected Topics: Fine Arts | ||
| Painting on the Page | ||
| Big Plays, Big Ideas | ||
| Photography: Contexts and Illusions | ||
| The Art of Life | ||
| Shakespeare Off the Page | ||
| Representing Women | ||
Philosophy/Religion/Ethics | ||
| Selected Topics: Philosophy/Religion/Ethics | ||
| American Dreams | ||
| Vice, Crime, and American Law | ||
| Ethics and Technology | ||
| Mystics in America | ||
| Divided We Stand | ||
| Life, Death, and Meaning | ||
Historical Perspecitves | ||
| Selected Topics: Historical Perspectives | ||
| Old Europe/New Europe | ||
| The Sixties | ||
| Religious Resistance to Political Power | ||
| Great Trials in American History | ||
| American Motherhood | ||
| Women, War, and Terror | ||
| Entrepreneurship in American History | ||
| Capstone Seminar | 3 | |
| Senior Seminar in the Humanities | ||
International and Global Affairs and Development Concentration Requirements
Administered by the International and Global Studies Program.
The IGS Program prepares students to study abroad through two core classes, language proficiency, and 18 credit hours of interdisciplinary classes focused on your Concentration.
- 30 credit hours at the 200 level and above.
- No requirements for the major can be met by a grade lower than C-.
- Completion of an approved International/Global Experience. Students are required to complete a minimum of six (6) credits in a study abroad program or a Qualified Alternative approved by the program head.
- IGS encourages its students to double major to combine the breadth of international studies with the depth of a disciplinary major. If students choose to pursue a second major, at least 12 of the 18 credit hours of IGS Concentration Courses must be distinct from the courses applied to your second major.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses * | 6 | |
| Introduction to International and Global Studies | ||
| Capstone Seminar in International and Global Studies | ||
| Foreign Language Requirements ** | 6 | |
Select two courses from a modern foreign language at the 300 level or higher from the following: | ||
Chinese | ||
| Third-Year Chinese Language | ||
| Third-Year Chinese Conversation and Composition | ||
French | ||
| Bridges to French Literature and Culture | ||
| Francophone Cultures: An Introduction | ||
| French Conversation and Phonetics | ||
| French Conversation and Culture | ||
| Conversation in France | ||
| Advanced Grammar and Composition: From Morphology to Meaning | ||
| Contemporary French Culture | ||
| Topics in French and Francophone Literature and Film | ||
German | ||
| German Conversation and Composition: Topics | ||
| German Language and Society: Topics | ||
Japanese | ||
| Advanced Grammar and Conversation | ||
| Third-year Japanese Language Conversation and Composition | ||
Russian | ||
| Conversation, Composition, and Grammar Topics | ||
| Slavic Life and Letters: Topics | ||
| Twentieth-Century Russian Literature/Translation | ||
Spanish | ||
| Spanish Language and Cultures | ||
| Spanish Language and Cultures for Heritage Speakers | ||
| Views of the Hispanic World Through Intermediate Conversation | ||
| Foundations in Spanish Cultures, Literatures and Films | ||
| Topics in Literature from the Spanish Speaking World | ||
| Cultural Expressions in the Hispanic World Through Advanced Conversation | ||
- *
Or other approved equivalents.
- **
Or other language course as approved by IGS Program Head.
Functional Concentration Courses
The heart of the IGS program is eighteen (18) credit hours of IGS Concentration Courses.
- Must include a minimum of 9 credits at the upper level (300 level or above).
- Choose one (1) Global Affairs and Development course from each interdisciplinary category, for a total of nine (9) credit hours.
- Choose six (6) credits from IGS Focus on International and Global Affairs and Development.
- Choose three (3) credit hours from any course with an IGS marker.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Society and Politics (S&P) | 3 | |
Select one course from the following: | ||
| Understanding Race | ||
| The Making of the African Diaspora | ||
| Political Geography | ||
| Topics in Premodern World History | ||
| Topics on the West and the Modern World | ||
| Topics in Modern World History | ||
| Human Rights in Modern World History | ||
| The Civilizations of Asia | ||
| The World, 1900-1945 | ||
| The World since 1945 | ||
| Pirates of the Caribbean: The Real Story | ||
| Topics in World History | ||
| The International System | ||
| Introduction to Comparative Politics | ||
| The Politics of the Non-Western World | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| International Law | ||
| Politics of Globalization | ||
| International Security | ||
| Democratic Political Systems | ||
| Selected Topics in Comparative Politics: Middle East Politics | ||
| Selected Topics in Comparative Politics: European Union | ||
| Selected Topics in Comparative Politics: Politics of Latin America | ||
| Social Problems in Global Context | ||
| Race and Ethnic Relations | ||
| Race, Ethnicity, and Migration in a Global Context | ||
| Economics and Development (E&D) | 3 | |
Select one course from the following: | ||
International Business | ||
| Global Perspectives on Culture, the Body, and Dress | ||
| International Entrepreneurship | ||
| Tourism, Cultures, and Places | ||
| Diversity and Equity in Hospitality, Tourism and Esports | ||
| Introduction to International Business | ||
| Experience Business Abroad | ||
| Current Issues in International Business | ||
| Ethical Issues in Business | ||
Economics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| The International Economy | ||
Geography | ||
| Cities of the World | ||
| World Economic Geography | ||
| The Geography of World Affairs | ||
Global Issues | ||
| Economic Anthropology | ||
| Environmental Anthropology | ||
| Anthropology of Global Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) | ||
| Women, War, and Terror | ||
| Topics in Sustainability and Environment | ||
| Topics in Development and Economics | ||
| Families and Children in Global Perspective | ||
| Global Health | ||
| Immigrant and Refugee Health | ||
| Global Perspectives on the Health of Women | ||
| Violence in the Modern World | ||
| Foundations of Peace and Conflict Studies | ||
| Global Peacebuilding | ||
| Environmental Law and Policy | ||
| Community Literacies and Adult Learners | ||
| Arts, Literature, and Culture (AL&C) | 3 | |
Select one course from the following: | ||
| Special Topics in the African Diaspora: Africa, the Indian Ocean, and the Americas | ||
| Africana Literature | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Language and Culture | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Topics in Global Literature | ||
| Topics in Non-Western Literature | ||
| Postcolonial Literatures | ||
| Studies in Human Rights and Literature | ||
| Foundational Topics in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures | ||
| Global Cultures Through Film: Angles of Vision | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Music Cultures of the World | ||
| Culture and Health Care | ||
| Conflict and Culture | ||
| Christianity from the Reformation to the Present | ||
| Judaism | ||
| Chinese Religion | ||
| East Asian Religions | ||
| Buddhism | ||
| Hinduism | ||
| Islam | ||
| Postcolonial and Transnational Feminisms | ||
| IGS Focus on International and Global Affairs and Development | 6 | |
Choose 6 additional credits from any International and Global Affairs and Development Course listed above, or any International and Global Studies (IGS) courses listed below: 1 | ||
Society and Politics (S&P) | ||
| Understanding Race | ||
| The Making of the African Diaspora | ||
| Political Geography | ||
| Topics in Premodern World History | ||
| Topics on the West and the Modern World | ||
| Topics in Modern World History | ||
| Human Rights in Modern World History | ||
| The World, 1900-1945 | ||
| The World since 1945 | ||
| Topics in World History | ||
| The International System | ||
| Introduction to Comparative Politics | ||
| The Politics of the Non-Western World | ||
| International Law | ||
| Politics of Globalization | ||
| International Security | ||
| Social Problems in Global Context | ||
| Race and Ethnic Relations | ||
| Race, Ethnicity, and Migration in a Global Context | ||
Economics and Development (E&D) | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| The International Economy | ||
| Cities of the World | ||
| World Economic Geography | ||
| The Geography of World Affairs | ||
| Topics in Sustainability and Environment | ||
Global Issues | ||
| Topics in Development and Economics | ||
| Families and Children in Global Perspective | ||
| Global Health | ||
| Immigrant and Refugee Health | ||
| Global Perspectives on the Health of Women | ||
| Violence in the Modern World | ||
| Foundations of Peace and Conflict Studies | ||
| Global Peacebuilding | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Community Literacies and Adult Learners | ||
International Business | ||
| Global Perspectives on Culture, the Body, and Dress | ||
| International Entrepreneurship | ||
| Tourism, Cultures, and Places | ||
| Introduction to International Business | ||
| Experience Business Abroad | ||
| Current Issues in International Business | ||
| Ethical Issues in Business | ||
Arts and Literature (A&L) | ||
Arts | ||
| Dance Appreciation | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Music Cultures of the World | ||
| Global Performance and Theatre | ||
Literature | ||
| Africana Literature | ||
| Topics in Global Literature | ||
| Topics in Non-Western Literature | ||
| Postcolonial Literatures | ||
| Studies in Human Rights and Literature | ||
Film | ||
| Topics in French and Francophone Literature and Film | ||
| The Holocaust in Literature and Art | ||
| Advanced Topics in German Culture | ||
| Women in Japanese Literature and Film | ||
| Foundational Topics in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures | ||
| Global Cultures Through Film: Angles of Vision | ||
| The Politics of South Africa Through Film and Literature | ||
Belief Systems and Culture (BS&C) | ||
| Special Topics in the African Diaspora: Africa, the Indian Ocean, and the Americas | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Myth, Magic, and Religion | ||
| Language and Culture | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Culture and Health Care | ||
| Conflict and Culture | ||
| Christianity from the Reformation to the Present | ||
| Judaism | ||
| Chinese Religion | ||
| East Asian Religions | ||
| Buddhism | ||
| Hinduism | ||
| Islam | ||
| Postcolonial and Transnational Feminisms | ||
| Choose 3 credit hours from any course with an IGS marker | 3 | |
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Or other courses that focus on IGS International and Global Affairs and Development with advisor approval.
International and Global Arts and Belief Systems Concentration Requirements
Administered by the International and Global Studies Program.
The IGS Program prepares students to study abroad through two core classes, language proficiency, and 18 credits of classes focused on your concentration.
- 30 credits at the 200 level and above.
- No requirements for the major can be met by a grade lower than C-.
- Completion of an approved International/Global Experience. Students are required to complete a minimum of six (6) credits in a study abroad program or a Qualified Alternative approved by the program head.
- IGS encourages its students to double major to combine the breadth of international studies with the depth of a disciplinary major. At least 12 of the 18 credit hours of IGS Concentration Courses must be distinct from the courses applied to your second major.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses * | 6 | |
| Introduction to International and Global Studies | ||
| Capstone Seminar in International and Global Studies | ||
| Foreign Language Requirements ** | 6 | |
Select two courses from a modern foreign language at the 300 level or higher from the following: | ||
Chinese | ||
| Third-Year Chinese Language | ||
| Third-Year Chinese Conversation and Composition | ||
French | ||
| Bridges to French Literature and Culture | ||
| Francophone Cultures: An Introduction | ||
| French Conversation and Phonetics | ||
| French Conversation and Culture | ||
| Conversation in France | ||
| Advanced Grammar and Composition: From Morphology to Meaning | ||
| Contemporary French Culture | ||
| Topics in French and Francophone Literature and Film | ||
German | ||
| German Conversation and Composition: Topics | ||
| German Language and Society: Topics | ||
Japanese | ||
| Advanced Grammar and Conversation | ||
| Third-year Japanese Language Conversation and Composition | ||
Russian | ||
| Conversation, Composition, and Grammar Topics | ||
| Slavic Life and Letters: Topics | ||
| Twentieth-Century Russian Literature/Translation | ||
Spanish | ||
| Spanish Language and Cultures | ||
| Spanish Language and Cultures for Heritage Speakers | ||
| Views of the Hispanic World Through Intermediate Conversation | ||
| Foundations in Spanish Cultures, Literatures and Films | ||
| Topics in Literature from the Spanish Speaking World | ||
| Cultural Expressions in the Hispanic World Through Advanced Conversation | ||
- *
Or other approved equivalents.
- **
Or other language course as approved by IGS Program Head.
Functional Concentration Courses
The heart of the IGS program is eighteen (18) credit hours of IGS Concentration Courses.
- Must include a minimum of 9 credits at the upper level (300 level or above).
- Choose one (1) Global Arts and Belief Systems course from each interdisciplinary category, for a total of nine (9) credit hours.
- Choose six (6) credits from IGS Focus on Global Arts & Belief Systems courses.
- Choose three (3) credit hours from any course with an IGS marker.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Society and Politics (S&P) | 3 | |
Select one course from the following: | ||
| Understanding Race | ||
| The Making of the African Diaspora | ||
| Race and Human Diversity | ||
| Cities of the World | ||
| The Geography of World Affairs | ||
| Families and Children in Global Perspective | ||
| Topics in Modern World History | ||
| Human Rights in Modern World History | ||
| The Civilizations of Asia | ||
| The Civilizations of Asia | ||
| The World, 1900-1945 | ||
| History of Mexico and Central America | ||
| Pirates of the Caribbean: The Real Story | ||
| Violence in the Modern World | ||
| Foundations of Peace and Conflict Studies | ||
| Global Peacebuilding | ||
| Race and Ethnic Relations | ||
| Race, Ethnicity, and Migration in a Global Context | ||
| Community Literacies and Adult Learners | ||
| Arts and Literature (A&L) | 3 | |
Select one course from the following: | ||
Arts | ||
| Dance Appreciation | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Music Cultures of the World | ||
| Global Performance and Theatre | ||
Literature | ||
| Women, War, and Terror | ||
| Topics in Global Literature | ||
| Topics in Non-Western Literature | ||
| Studies in Human Rights and Literature | ||
Film | ||
| Anthropology through Film | ||
| Topics in French and Francophone Literature and Film | ||
| The Holocaust in Literature and Art | ||
| Advanced Topics in German Culture | ||
| Women in Japanese Literature and Film | ||
| Global Cultures Through Film: Angles of Vision | ||
| The Politics of South Africa Through Film and Literature | ||
| Belief Systems and Cultures (BS&C) | 3 | |
Select one course from the following: | ||
| Special Topics in the African Diaspora: Africa, the Indian Ocean, and the Americas | ||
| Africana Literature | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Cultures of Africa | ||
| Latin American Societies and Cultures | ||
| Myth, Magic, and Religion | ||
| Language and Culture | ||
| Food and Culture in a Global Context | ||
| Notes from Underground: Resistance and Everyday Culture | ||
| Selected Topics: Literature | ||
| Masterworks of Chinese Literature in Translation | ||
| Modern Chinese Literature and Culture | ||
| Topics in Chinese Culture | ||
| Major Figures in Chinese Literature | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| German Texts That Changed the World I - Read in English | ||
| The Holocaust in Literature and Art | ||
| Topics in Ethics and Aesthetics | ||
| Tourism, Cultures, and Places | ||
| Modern Japan | ||
| Topics in Japanese Culture | ||
| Foundational Topics in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures | ||
| Culture and Health Care | ||
| Conflict and Culture | ||
| Christianity from the Reformation to the Present | ||
| Judaism | ||
| Chinese Religion | ||
| East Asian Religions | ||
| Buddhism | ||
| Hinduism | ||
| Islam | ||
| Postcolonial and Transnational Feminisms | ||
| IGS Focus on Global Arts & Belief Systems | 6 | |
Choose 6 additional credits from any Arts & Belief Systems Course listed above, or any International and Global Studies (IGS) courses listed below: 1 | ||
Society and Politics (S&P) | ||
| Understanding Race | ||
| The Making of the African Diaspora | ||
| Political Geography | ||
| Topics in Premodern World History | ||
| Topics on the West and the Modern World | ||
| Topics in Modern World History | ||
| Human Rights in Modern World History | ||
| The World, 1900-1945 | ||
| The World since 1945 | ||
| Topics in World History | ||
| The International System | ||
| Introduction to Comparative Politics | ||
| The Politics of the Non-Western World | ||
| International Law | ||
| Politics of Globalization | ||
| International Security | ||
| Social Problems in Global Context | ||
| Race and Ethnic Relations | ||
| Race, Ethnicity, and Migration in a Global Context | ||
Economics and Development (E&D) | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| The International Economy | ||
| Cities of the World | ||
| World Economic Geography | ||
| The Geography of World Affairs | ||
| Topics in Sustainability and Environment | ||
Global Issues | ||
| Topics in Development and Economics | ||
| Families and Children in Global Perspective | ||
| Global Health | ||
| Immigrant and Refugee Health | ||
| Global Perspectives on the Health of Women | ||
| Violence in the Modern World | ||
| Foundations of Peace and Conflict Studies | ||
| Global Peacebuilding | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Community Literacies and Adult Learners | ||
International Business | ||
| Global Perspectives on Culture, the Body, and Dress | ||
| International Entrepreneurship | ||
| Tourism, Cultures, and Places | ||
| Introduction to International Business | ||
| Experience Business Abroad | ||
| Current Issues in International Business | ||
| Ethical Issues in Business | ||
Arts and Literature (A&L) | ||
Arts | ||
| Dance Appreciation | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Music Cultures of the World | ||
| Global Performance and Theatre | ||
Literature | ||
| Africana Literature | ||
| Topics in Global Literature | ||
| Topics in Non-Western Literature | ||
| Postcolonial Literatures | ||
| Studies in Human Rights and Literature | ||
Film | ||
| Topics in French and Francophone Literature and Film | ||
| The Holocaust in Literature and Art | ||
| Advanced Topics in German Culture | ||
| Women in Japanese Literature and Film | ||
| Foundational Topics in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures | ||
| Global Cultures Through Film: Angles of Vision | ||
| The Politics of South Africa Through Film and Literature | ||
Belief Systems and Culture (BS&C) | ||
| Special Topics in the African Diaspora: Africa, the Indian Ocean, and the Americas | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Myth, Magic, and Religion | ||
| Language and Culture | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Culture and Health Care | ||
| Conflict and Culture | ||
| Christianity from the Reformation to the Present | ||
| Judaism | ||
| Chinese Religion | ||
| East Asian Religions | ||
| Buddhism | ||
| Hinduism | ||
| Islam | ||
| Postcolonial and Transnational Feminisms | ||
| Choose 3 credit hours from any course with an IGS marker | 3 | |
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Ot other courses that focus on IGS Arts & Belief Systems with advisor approval.
International and Global Human Rights Concentration Requirements
Administered by the International and Global Studies Program.
The IGS Program prepares students to study abroad through two core classes, language proficiency, and 18 credits of classes focused on your concentration.
- 30 credits at the 200 level and above.
- No requirements for the major can be met by a grade lower than C-.
- Completion of an approved International/Global Experience. Students are required to complete a minimum of six (6) credits in a study abroad program or a Qualified Alternative approved by the program head.
- IGS encourages its students to double major to combine the breadth of international studies with the depth of a disciplinary major. At least 12 of the 18 credit hours of IGS Concentration Courses must be distinct from the courses applied to your second major.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses * | 6 | |
| Introduction to International and Global Studies | ||
| Capstone Seminar in International and Global Studies | ||
| Foreign Language Requirements ** | 6 | |
Select two courses from a modern foreign language at the 300 level or higher from the following: | ||
Chinese | ||
| Third-Year Chinese Language | ||
| Third-Year Chinese Conversation and Composition | ||
French | ||
| Bridges to French Literature and Culture | ||
| Francophone Cultures: An Introduction | ||
| French Conversation and Phonetics | ||
| French Conversation and Culture | ||
| Conversation in France | ||
| Advanced Grammar and Composition: From Morphology to Meaning | ||
| Contemporary French Culture | ||
| Topics in French and Francophone Literature and Film | ||
German | ||
| German Conversation and Composition: Topics | ||
| German Language and Society: Topics | ||
Japanese | ||
| Advanced Grammar and Conversation | ||
| Third-year Japanese Language Conversation and Composition | ||
Russian | ||
| Conversation, Composition, and Grammar Topics | ||
| Slavic Life and Letters: Topics | ||
| Twentieth-Century Russian Literature/Translation | ||
Spanish | ||
| Spanish Language and Cultures | ||
| Spanish Language and Cultures for Heritage Speakers | ||
| Views of the Hispanic World Through Intermediate Conversation | ||
| Foundations in Spanish Cultures, Literatures and Films | ||
| Topics in Literature from the Spanish Speaking World | ||
| Cultural Expressions in the Hispanic World Through Advanced Conversation | ||
- *
Or other approved equivalents.
- **
Or other language course as approved by IGS Program Head.
Functional Concentration Courses
The heart of the IGS program is eighteen (18) credit hours of IGS Concentration Courses.
- Must include a minimum of 9 credits at the upper level (300 level or above).
- Choose one (1) Global Human Rights course from each interdisciplinary category, for a total of nine (9) credit hours.
- Choose six (6) credits from IGS Focus on Human Rights courses.
- Choose three (3) credit hours from any course with an IGS marker.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Society and Politics (S&P) | 3 | |
Select one course from the following: | ||
| Understanding Race | ||
| The Making of the African Diaspora | ||
| Human Rights in Modern World History | ||
| Race and Slavery | ||
| West Africa during the Atlantic Slave Trade | ||
| Nazi Germany & the Holocaust | ||
| The Politics of the Non-Western World | ||
| Politics of Globalization | ||
| Democratic Political Systems | ||
| Nationalism and Ethnic Politics | ||
| Post-Conflict Politics | ||
| Social Problems in Global Context | ||
| Race, Class, and Gender: Social Inequalities | ||
| Race and Ethnic Relations | ||
| Social Movements | ||
| Race, Ethnicity, and Migration in a Global Context | ||
| Economics and Development (E&D) | 3 | |
Select one course from the following: | ||
Global Issues | ||
| Anthropology of Global Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) | ||
| Women, War, and Terror | ||
| Topics in Sustainability and Environment | ||
| Topics in Equity and Society | ||
| Families and Children in Global Perspective | ||
| Global Health | ||
| Immigrant and Refugee Health | ||
| Global Perspectives on the Health of Women | ||
| Violence in the Modern World | ||
| Foundations of Peace and Conflict Studies | ||
| Global Peacebuilding | ||
| Ethical Issues in Business | ||
| Environmental Law and Policy | ||
| Community Literacies and Adult Learners | ||
| Arts, Literature, and Cultures (AL&C) | 3 | |
Select one course from the following: | ||
| Special Topics in the African Diaspora: Africa, the Indian Ocean, and the Americas | ||
| Africana Literature | ||
| Postcolonial Literatures | ||
| Studies in Human Rights and Literature | ||
| The Holocaust in Literature and Art | ||
| Advanced Topics in German Culture | ||
| Culture and Health Care | ||
| Conflict and Culture | ||
| History of Modern Philosophy | ||
| Social and Political Philosophy | ||
| The Politics of South Africa Through Film and Literature | ||
| Postcolonial and Transnational Feminisms | ||
| IGS Focus on Human Rights | 6 | |
Choose 6 credits from the following list of courses related to the study of Human Rights. 1 | ||
Society and Politics (S&P) | ||
| Political Geography | ||
| Topics in Premodern World History | ||
| Topics on the West and the Modern World | ||
| Topics in Modern World History | ||
| The World, 1900-1945 | ||
| The World since 1945 | ||
| Latin America and Caribbean: Selected Topics | ||
| Topics in World History | ||
| The International System | ||
| The Politics of the Non-Western World | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| International Law | ||
| International Security | ||
Economics and Development (E&D) | ||
| Indigenous Towns and Temple Mounds: North American Archaeology | ||
| Environmental Anthropology | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| The International Economy | ||
| Cities of the World | ||
| World Economic Geography | ||
| The Geography of World Affairs | ||
Arts, Literature, and Cultures (AL&C) | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Language and Culture | ||
| Notes from Underground: Resistance and Everyday Culture | ||
| Selected Topics: Literature | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Topics in Global Literature | ||
| Topics in Non-Western Literature | ||
| Topics in French and Francophone Literature and Film | ||
| Advanced Topics in German Culture | ||
| Women in Japanese Literature and Film | ||
| Foundational Topics in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures | ||
| Global Cultures Through Film: Angles of Vision | ||
| The Politics of South Africa Through Film and Literature | ||
| Choose 3 credit hours from any course with an IGS marker | 3 | |
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Or other courses that focus on Human Rights with advisor approval.
Latin American and Caribbean Studies Concentration Requirements
Administered by the International and Global Studies Program.
The IGS Program prepares students to study abroad through two core classes, language proficiency, and 18 credits of classes focused on your concentration.
- 30 credits at the 200 level and above.
- No requirements for the major can be met by a grade lower than C-.
- Completion of an approved International/Global Experience. Students are required to complete a minimum of six (6) credits in a study abroad program or a Qualified Alternative approved by the program head.
- IGS encourages its students to double major to combine the breadth of international studies with the depth of a disciplinary major. At least 12 of the 18 credit hours of IGS Concentration Courses must be distinct from the courses applied to your second major.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses * | 6 | |
| Introduction to International and Global Studies | ||
| Capstone Seminar in International and Global Studies | ||
| Foreign Language Requirements ** | 6 | |
Select two courses from a modern foreign language at the 300 level or higher from the following: | ||
Chinese | ||
| Third-Year Chinese Language | ||
| Third-Year Chinese Conversation and Composition | ||
French | ||
| Bridges to French Literature and Culture | ||
| Francophone Cultures: An Introduction | ||
| French Conversation and Phonetics | ||
| French Conversation and Culture | ||
| Conversation in France | ||
| Advanced Grammar and Composition: From Morphology to Meaning | ||
| Contemporary French Culture | ||
| Topics in French and Francophone Literature and Film | ||
German | ||
| German Conversation and Composition: Topics | ||
| German Language and Society: Topics | ||
Japanese | ||
| Advanced Grammar and Conversation | ||
| Third-year Japanese Language Conversation and Composition | ||
Russian | ||
| Conversation, Composition, and Grammar Topics | ||
| Slavic Life and Letters: Topics | ||
| Twentieth-Century Russian Literature/Translation | ||
Spanish | ||
| Spanish Language and Cultures | ||
| Spanish Language and Cultures for Heritage Speakers | ||
| Views of the Hispanic World Through Intermediate Conversation | ||
| Foundations in Spanish Cultures, Literatures and Films | ||
| Topics in Literature from the Spanish Speaking World | ||
| Cultural Expressions in the Hispanic World Through Advanced Conversation | ||
- *
Or approved equivalents.
- **
Or other language or course as approved by IGS Program Head.
Regional Concentration Courses
- Select two Regional Concentration Courses from each Interdisciplinary category (S&P and AL&C) for a total of 12 credits.
- Must include a minimum of 9 credits at the upper level (300 level or above).
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Society and Politics (S&P) | 6 | |
Select two courses from the following: | ||
| The First America: Latin America, 1492-1830 | ||
| (Dis)order and Progress: Latin America since 1810 | ||
| History of Mexico and Central America | ||
| Pirates of the Caribbean: The Real Story | ||
| Latin America and Caribbean: Selected Topics | ||
| Selected Topics in Comparative Politics: Politics of Latin America | ||
| Arts, Literature, and Culture (AL&C) | 6 | |
Select two courses from the following: | ||
| Latin American Societies and Cultures | ||
| LLC Service Learning | ||
| Spanish Language and Cultures for Heritage Speakers | ||
| Views of the Hispanic World Through Intermediate Conversation | ||
| Foundations in Hispanic Cultures, Literatures, and Films | ||
| Foundations in Spanish Cultures, Literatures and Films | ||
| Foundations in Latin American Cultures, Literatures and Films | ||
| Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics | ||
| Introduction to Literary Studies | ||
| Topics in Latin American Literature | ||
| Cultural Expressions in the Hispanic World Through Advanced Conversation | ||
| Advanced Spanish Composition | ||
| Topics in Hispanic Cultures, Literatures and Films | ||
| Latin American and Latinx Feminist and Queer Thought | ||
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| International and Global Studies Courses | 6 | |
Choose 6 additional credits from any Regional Concentration Course listed above, or any International and Global Studies courses listed below, or any course with an IGS marker: 1 | ||
Society and Politics (S&P) | ||
| Understanding Race | ||
| The Making of the African Diaspora | ||
| Political Geography | ||
| Topics in Premodern World History | ||
| Topics on the West and the Modern World | ||
| Topics in Modern World History | ||
| Human Rights in Modern World History | ||
| The World, 1900-1945 | ||
| The World since 1945 | ||
| Topics in World History | ||
| The International System | ||
| Introduction to Comparative Politics | ||
| The Politics of the Non-Western World | ||
| International Law | ||
| Politics of Globalization | ||
| International Security | ||
| Social Problems in Global Context | ||
| Race and Ethnic Relations | ||
| Race, Ethnicity, and Migration in a Global Context | ||
Economics and Development (E&D) | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| The International Economy | ||
| Cities of the World | ||
| World Economic Geography | ||
| The Geography of World Affairs | ||
| Topics in Sustainability and Environment | ||
Global Issues | ||
| Topics in Development and Economics | ||
| Families and Children in Global Perspective | ||
| Global Health | ||
| Immigrant and Refugee Health | ||
| Global Perspectives on the Health of Women | ||
| Violence in the Modern World | ||
| Foundations of Peace and Conflict Studies | ||
| Global Peacebuilding | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Community Literacies and Adult Learners | ||
International Business | ||
| Global Perspectives on Culture, the Body, and Dress | ||
| International Entrepreneurship | ||
| Tourism, Cultures, and Places | ||
| Introduction to International Business | ||
| Experience Business Abroad | ||
| Current Issues in International Business | ||
| Ethical Issues in Business | ||
Arts and Literature (A&L) | ||
Arts | ||
| Dance Appreciation | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Music Cultures of the World | ||
Literature | ||
| Africana Literature | ||
| Topics in Global Literature | ||
| Topics in Non-Western Literature | ||
| Postcolonial Literatures | ||
| Studies in Human Rights and Literature | ||
Film | ||
| Topics in French and Francophone Literature and Film | ||
| The Holocaust in Literature and Art | ||
| Women in Japanese Literature and Film | ||
| Foundational Topics in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures | ||
| Global Cultures Through Film: Angles of Vision | ||
| The Politics of South Africa Through Film and Literature | ||
Belief Systems and Culture (BS&C) | ||
| Special Topics in the African Diaspora: Africa, the Indian Ocean, and the Americas | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Myth, Magic, and Religion | ||
| Language and Culture | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Culture and Health Care | ||
| Conflict and Culture | ||
| Christianity from the Reformation to the Present | ||
| Judaism | ||
| Chinese Religion | ||
| East Asian Religions | ||
| Buddhism | ||
| Hinduism | ||
| Islam | ||
| Postcolonial and Transnational Feminisms | ||
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Appropriate Topics courses may be substituted with approval of program director.
Professional Studies Concentration Requirements
Administered by the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Program.
- Minimum of 30 credits as listed below.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | 9 | |
| Ethical Issues in Business | ||
| Writing for Professionals and Entrepreneurs | ||
or IPS 307 | Writing in Professional Contexts | |
| Communication and Workplace Relationships | ||
| Distribution Requirements | ||
| Humanities | 3 | |
Select one of the following: | ||
| Narrative Ethics: Literary Texts and Moral Issues in Medicine | ||
| Ethics and Technology | ||
| American Motherhood | ||
| Social Sciences | 3 | |
Select one of the following: | ||
| Persuasion and Social Influence | ||
| Changing Behavior in Real World Settings | ||
| Race and Ethnic Relations | ||
| Area Emphasis | 12 | |
Select four courses in consultation with your advisor * | ||
| Capstone Seminar | 3 | |
| Senior Seminar in the Humanities | ||
or SSC 400 | Senior Seminar in the Social Sciences | |
- *
The area of emphasis can focus on a variety of topics or be customized to the student's professional aspirations. Courses may come from the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Humanities and/or Social Sciences Concentrations, other university courses, and approved transfer courses.
Religious Studies Concentration Requirements
- Students must complete a minimum of 27 credit hours in the concentration at the 200 level or higher. At least 9 credits must be at 300 level or higher (excluding the Senior Seminar, REL 410).
- Students must earn a grade of at least C- in all courses required for the concentration.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required | 3 | |
| Thinking About Religion | ||
| Western Traditions | 3 | |
Select one of the following: | ||
| Judaism and the Construction of Gender | ||
| Topics in Ancient Judaism | ||
| Modern Jewish Thinkers | ||
| Topics in Jewish Thought | ||
| The Bible in Western Culture | ||
| Hebrew Bible | ||
| New Testament and the Origins of Christianity | ||
REL 206 | ||
| Elements of Christian Thought | ||
| Christianity to the Reformation | ||
| Christianity from the Reformation to the Present | ||
| Judaism | ||
| The Synagogue | ||
| Introduction to African American Religions | ||
| Religion in America | ||
| Witches, Spirits, and Metaphysicalism in America | ||
| Religion and Race in the Americas | ||
| Modern Judaism | ||
| Spirituality and the 12 Steps | ||
| Early Christianity | ||
| Christianity in Byzantium | ||
| Religions of the Greco-Roman World | ||
| Christianity and the Construction of Gender | ||
| Topics in Biblical Studies | ||
| Saint and Society in the Early Middle Ages | ||
| Major American Religious Thinkers | ||
| Contemporary African American Religious Thought | ||
| Enslaved Religion | ||
| Topics in Christian Thought | ||
| Non-Western Traditions | 3 | |
Select one of the following: | ||
| Chinese Religion | ||
| East Asian Religions | ||
| Buddhism | ||
| Hinduism | ||
| Yoga: Theory And Practice | ||
| Islam | ||
| Approaches to the Qur'an | ||
| Religion in Traditional Societies | ||
| Native American Religions | ||
| Religion in South Asia: Selected Topics | ||
REL 369 | ||
| Religions of Iran: Selected Topics | ||
| Cultural and Theoretical Studies | 3 | |
Select one of the following: | ||
| Jewish Medical Ethics | ||
| Jews, Bodies, Race | ||
| Critical Thinking about Religion, Faith and Spirituality: Selected Topics | ||
REL 213 | ||
| Politics and Religion | ||
| Video Games and the Problem of Evil | ||
| Comparative Religious Ethics | ||
| Religion and Public Health | ||
| Religious Traditions and Care of the Earth | ||
| Topics in Religious Social Ethics | ||
| Philosophy of Religion | ||
| Islam and the Construction of Gender | ||
| Religious Movements and Communities: Selected Topics | ||
| Philosophical Issues in Religion | ||
| Religion and Psychology | ||
| American Cults | ||
| The Religious Discourse of Civil Rights | ||
| Topics in Islam: Islamic Thought, Culture, and History | ||
| Religion and Popular Culture: Selected Topics | ||
| Topics in Religious Studies | ||
| Senior Seminar | 3 | |
| Senior Seminar | ||
| Electives | 12 | |
Select 12 additional credits in Religious Studies (REL) Courses | ||
Russian Studies Concentration Requirements
Administered by the International and Global Studies Program.
The IGS Program prepares students to study abroad through two core classes, language proficiency, and 18 credits of classes focused on your concentration.
- 30 credits at the 200 level and above.
- No requirements for the major can be met by a grade lower than C-.
- Completion of an approved International/Global Experience. Students are required to complete a minimum of six (6) credits in a study abroad program or a Qualified Alternative approved by the program head.
- IGS encourages its students to double major to combine the breadth of international studies with the depth of a disciplinary major. At least 12 of the 18 credit hours of IGS Concentration Courses must be distinct from the courses applied to your second major.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses * | 6 | |
| Introduction to International and Global Studies | ||
| Capstone Seminar in International and Global Studies | ||
| Foreign Language Requirements ** | 6 | |
Select two courses from a modern foreign language at the 300 level or higher from the following: | ||
Chinese | ||
| Third-Year Chinese Language | ||
| Third-Year Chinese Conversation and Composition | ||
French | ||
| Bridges to French Literature and Culture | ||
| Francophone Cultures: An Introduction | ||
| French Conversation and Phonetics | ||
| French Conversation and Culture | ||
| Conversation in France | ||
| Advanced Grammar and Composition: From Morphology to Meaning | ||
| Contemporary French Culture | ||
| Topics in French and Francophone Literature and Film | ||
German | ||
| German Conversation and Composition: Topics | ||
| German Language and Society: Topics | ||
Japanese | ||
| Advanced Grammar and Conversation | ||
| Third-year Japanese Language Conversation and Composition | ||
Russian | ||
| Conversation, Composition, and Grammar Topics | ||
| Slavic Life and Letters: Topics | ||
| Twentieth-Century Russian Literature/Translation | ||
Spanish | ||
| Spanish Language and Cultures | ||
| Spanish Language and Cultures for Heritage Speakers | ||
| Views of the Hispanic World Through Intermediate Conversation | ||
| Foundations in Spanish Cultures, Literatures and Films | ||
| Topics in Literature from the Spanish Speaking World | ||
| Cultural Expressions in the Hispanic World Through Advanced Conversation | ||
- *
Or other approved equivalents.
- **
Or other language or course as approved by IGS Program Head.
Regional Concentration Courses
- Select two Regional Concentration Courses from each Interdisciplinary category (S&P and AL&C) for a total of 12 credits.
- Must include a minimum of 9 credits at the upper level (300 level or above).
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Society and Politics (S&P) | 6 | |
Select two courses from the following: | ||
| Geography of Europe | ||
| Russian History to 1900 | ||
| Russian History since 1900 | ||
| Nationalism and Ethnic Politics | ||
| Selected Topics in Comparative Politics: Russian Politics | ||
| Arts, Literature, and Culture (AL&C) | 6 | |
Select two courses from the following: | ||
| Major Authors in Russian Literature | ||
| Major Movements in Russian Literature and Culture | ||
| Twentieth-Century Russian Literature/Translation | ||
| Notes from Underground: Resistance and Everyday Culture | ||
| International and Global Studies Courses | 6 | |
Choose 6 additional credits from any Regional Concentration Course listed above, or any International and Global Studies courses listed below, or any course with an IGS marker: 1 | ||
Society and Politics (S&P) | ||
| Understanding Race | ||
| The Making of the African Diaspora | ||
| Political Geography | ||
| Topics in Premodern World History | ||
| Topics on the West and the Modern World | ||
| Topics in Modern World History | ||
| Human Rights in Modern World History | ||
| The World, 1900-1945 | ||
| The World since 1945 | ||
| Topics in World History | ||
| The International System | ||
| Introduction to Comparative Politics | ||
| The Politics of the Non-Western World | ||
| International Law | ||
| Politics of Globalization | ||
| International Security | ||
| Social Problems in Global Context | ||
| Race and Ethnic Relations | ||
| Race, Ethnicity, and Migration in a Global Context | ||
Economics and Development (E&D) | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| The International Economy | ||
| Cities of the World | ||
| World Economic Geography | ||
| The Geography of World Affairs | ||
| Topics in Sustainability and Environment | ||
Global Issues | ||
| Topics in Development and Economics | ||
| Families and Children in Global Perspective | ||
| Global Health | ||
| Immigrant and Refugee Health | ||
| Global Perspectives on the Health of Women | ||
| Violence in the Modern World | ||
| Foundations of Peace and Conflict Studies | ||
| Global Peacebuilding | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Community Literacies and Adult Learners | ||
International Business | ||
| Global Perspectives on Culture, the Body, and Dress | ||
| International Entrepreneurship | ||
| Tourism, Cultures, and Places | ||
| Introduction to International Business | ||
| Experience Business Abroad | ||
| Current Issues in International Business | ||
| Ethical Issues in Business | ||
Arts and Literature (A&L) | ||
Arts | ||
| Dance Appreciation | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Music Cultures of the World | ||
| Global Performance and Theatre | ||
Literature | ||
| Africana Literature | ||
| Topics in Global Literature | ||
| Topics in Non-Western Literature | ||
| Postcolonial Literatures | ||
| Studies in Human Rights and Literature | ||
Film | ||
| Topics in French and Francophone Literature and Film | ||
| The Holocaust in Literature and Art | ||
| Advanced Topics in German Culture | ||
| Women in Japanese Literature and Film | ||
| Foundational Topics in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures | ||
| Global Cultures Through Film: Angles of Vision | ||
| The Politics of South Africa Through Film and Literature | ||
Belief Systems and Culture (BS&C) | ||
| Special Topics in the African Diaspora: Africa, the Indian Ocean, and the Americas | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Myth, Magic, and Religion | ||
| Language and Culture | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Culture and Health Care | ||
| Conflict and Culture | ||
| Christianity from the Reformation to the Present | ||
| Judaism | ||
| Chinese Religion | ||
| East Asian Religions | ||
| Buddhism | ||
| Hinduism | ||
| Islam | ||
| Postcolonial and Transnational Feminisms | ||
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Appropriate Topics courses may be substituted with approval of program director.
Social Sciences Concentration Requirements
Administered by the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Program.
Minimum of 30 credits as listed below.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses and Intermediate Seminar | 9 | |
| Research Methods in the Social Sciences (to be completed as early in the major as feasible) | ||
| Contemporary Issues in the Social Sciences (to be completed as early in the major as feasible) | ||
| Inequality in a Changing World (to be completed at the approximate midpoint of the major) | ||
| Distribution Requirement | 9 | |
Select three courses from the list in the Area of Emphasis section, each from a different department | ||
| Area of Emphasis | 9 | |
Select at least three additional courses in one of the departments of the following: * | ||
| Anthropology | ||
ATY courses at the 200 level or above | ||
| Communication Studies | ||
CST courses at the 200 level or above | ||
| Economics | ||
ECO courses at the 200 level or above | ||
| Geography, Environment, and Sustainability | ||
GES courses at the 200 level or above ** | ||
| Political Science | ||
PSC courses at the 200 level or above | ||
| Psychology | ||
PSY courses at the 200 level or above | ||
| Sociology | ||
SOC courses at the 200 level or above | ||
| Capstone Seminar | 3 | |
| Senior Seminar in the Social Sciences 1 | ||
- *
Area of Emphasis cannot be in the same discipline as an additional or previously completed major.
- **
Excluding the Earth Science courses listed below:
- GES 319 Weather and Climate
- GES 312 Geomorphology of North America
- GES 314 Physical Geography: Landscape Processes
- GES 330 Elements of Hydrology
- GES 359 Remote Sensing of Environment
- GES 418 Biogeography
- GES 419 Advanced Weather and Climate-Synoptic Climatology
- GES 459 Advanced Remote Sensing-Imaging
- GES 450 Applied Physical Geography
- 1
To be completed in the final semester of the major.
Disciplinary Honors in Archaeology
Administered by the Archaeology Program.
This Disciplinary Honors program is available for students in the Archaeology concentration of the Liberal and Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A.
Requirements
- A minimum of 12 credit hours as defined below.
- UNC Greensboro cumulative GPA of 3.30 or better or, for transfer students, cumulative GPA of 3.30 or better from all prior institutions.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required | 3 | |
| Senior Honors Project | ||
| 6 credits of Honors course work in the major | 6 | |
| 3 credits of Honors course work in the major or another area | 3 | |
Recognition
Receive a Certificate of Disciplinary Honors in Archaeology; have that accomplishment, along with the title of the Senior Honors Project, noted on the official transcript; and be recognized at a banquet held at the end of the spring semester.
Honors Advisor
Contact Joanne Murphy at jmmurph2@uncg.edu for further information and guidance about Honors in Archaeology. To apply: https://honorscollege.uncg.edu/disciplinary-honors/disciplinary-honors-admissions
Disciplinary Honors in International and Global Studies
Administered by the International and Global Studies Program.
This Disciplinary Honors program is available for students in the following concentrations of the Liberal and Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A.:
- Asian Studies
- International and Global Affairs and Development
- International and Global Arts and Belief Systems
- International and Global Human Rights
- Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Requirements
- A minimum of 12 credit hours as defined below.
- UNC Greensboro cumulative GPA of 3.30 or better or, for transfer students, cumulative GPA of 3.30 or better from all prior institutions.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required | 3 | |
| Senior Honors Project | ||
| 6 credits of Honors course work in the major | 6 | |
| 3 credits of Honors course work in the major or another area | 3 | |
Recognition
Receive a Certificate of Disciplinary Honors in International and Global Studies; have that accomplishment, along with the title of the Senior Honors Project, noted on the official transcript; and be recognized at a banquet held at the end of the spring semester.
Honors Advisor
Contact Kathleen MacFie at k_ahern@uncg.edu for further information and guidance about Honors in International and Global Studies. To apply: https://honorscollege.uncg.edu/disciplinary-honors/disciplinary-honors-admissions
Disciplinary Honors in Religious Studies
This Disciplinary Honors program is available for students in the Religious Studies concentration of the Liberal and Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A.
Requirements
- A minimum of 12 credit hours as defined below.
- UNC Greensboro cumulative GPA of 3.30 or better or, for transfer students, cumulative GPA of 3.30 or better from all prior institutions.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required | 3 | |
| Senior Honors Project | ||
| 6 credits of Honors course work in the major | 6 | |
| 3 credits of Honors course work in the major or another area | 3 | |
Recognition
Receive a Certificate of Disciplinary Honors in Religious Studies; have that accomplishment, along with the title of the Senior Honors Project, noted on the official transcript; and be recognized at a banquet held at the end of the spring semester.
Honors Advisor
See Ashlee Andrews at anandrew@uncg.edu for further information and guidance about Honors in Religious Studies. To apply: https://honorscollege.uncg.edu/disciplinary-honors/disciplinary-honors-admissions
Disciplinary Honors in Russian Studies
Administered by the International and Global Studies Program.
This Disciplinary Honors program is available for students in the Russian Studies concentration of the Liberal and Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A.
Requirements
- A minimum of 12 credit hours as defined below.
- UNC Greensboro cumulative GPA of 3.30 or better or, for transfer students, cumulative GPA of 3.30 or better from all prior institutions.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required | 4-6 | |
| Tutorial | ||
or RUS 492 | Tutorial | |
| Senior Honors Project | ||
| 3-6 credits of Russian contract courses * | 3-6 | |
- *
Must be 200-level or above
Recognition
Receive a Certificate of Disciplinary Honors in Russian Studies; have that accomplishment, along with the title of the Senior Honors Project, noted on the official transcript; and be recognized at a banquet held at the end of the spring semester.
Honors Advisor
Contact Kathleen MacFie at k_ahern@uncg.edu for further information and guidance about Honors in Russian Studies. To apply: https://honorscollege.uncg.edu/disciplinary-honors/disciplinary-honors-admissions