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International Studies - B.A. Degree

Politics and International Affairs

Office: E368 Thompson Hall

(716) 673-3887

Ivani Vassoler, Coordinator

Email: ivani.vassoler@fredonia.edu

Website: https://www.fredonia.edu/academics/colleges-schools/college-liberal-arts-sciences/international-studies

Major Requirements:

Core Courses:

ECON 210Principles of Macroeconomics

3
HIST 150Global Pasts

3
or
HIST 152Global Perspectives

3
INTL 101Introduction to International Studies

3
INTL 401Intl Studies Senior Project

1-3
POLI 150World Affairs

3
POLI 241Democracy Across Societies

3
POLI 352World Political Geography

3
SOC 116Introductory Sociology

3
Total Credit Hours:24

Electives:

Five (5) 3-credit courses selected through program coordinator advisement

15
Total Credit Hours:15

Select one of the two specializations below:

Global Cultural Studies Specialization:

ARTH 102Art in Culture from 1400 to the Present

3
ENGL 211World Poetry

3
ENGL 303Global Literary Landmarks

3
MUS 233Musics of the World

3
Total Credit Hours:6

International Relations Specialization:

HIST 386Global Studies

3
HIST 394Globalization

3
POLI 353International Law and Organization

3
POLI 356U.S. Foreign Policy

3
Total Credit Hours:6

Foreign Language Requirement:

The foreign language requirement is completion of course work through the 216 level (second-semester intermediate) and may be completed via any of the following options:

If a language is offered by Fredonia at the elementary (100-110) level only, then, after completing these two courses, a student has the following options for completing the foreign language requirement, with the approval of the program advisor:

 
  • With courses taken during a study-abroad program in a country where that language is spoken;
  • With intermediate-level language courses taken at an approved institution in the U.S., including courses offered online through the SUNY Learning Network;
  • By taking an additional foreign language sequence at the 100-110 level
  • Students with demonstrated proficiency in a foreign language must take a minimum of one course (3 credit hours) at the college level. Students may complete this requirement at Fredonia, in a program at an approved institution in the U.S., or in a foreign country.
  • Additional foreign language coursework at the 300 and 400 levels is strongly recommended.
Total Credit Hours:3-12

International Experience:

All International Studies majors must complete a 3-credit "international experience," which can be fulfilled via enrollment in a short-term or long-term study-abroad program or the completion of an internship with an international agency.
Total Credit Hours:3

Minor Requirement:

All students will be required to complete a minor 

Total Credit Hours: 51-60