International Studies

The Major

To major in International Studies students must complete Core Courses and the requirements for an area of focus. A student may transfer a maximum of 10 off-campus course credits towards an International Studies Major.

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES CORE COURSES

• POLS 105 Introduction to Comparative Politics

• POLS 107 Introduction to International Relations OR
  an appropriate POLS 150 Earlham Seminar

• ECON 101 Introduction to Macroeconomics

• 1 upper-level History course

• 1 upper-level Politics course —
  POLS 371 Theories of International Relations OR
  POLS 372 International Law I: Sovereignty, Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
  are highly recommended.

• 1 upper-level Economics course —
  ECON 340 International Trade OR
  ECON 342 Economic Development
  are highly recommended.

• Senior Colloquium

• Senior Capstone Experience

FOCUS 1 — Language
Students also complete:

• Two upper-level courses that, together with core courses, form a coherent package with the student's field and area of study as approved by adviser and convener of program

• One upper-level Language or Literature class in a language other than English

• One 3-credit (or more) upper-level Language or Literature class completed on the off-campus program

• Complete one upper-level Language or Literature class in target country; and

• Second-language proficiency

FOCUS 2 — Research
Students also complete:

• Two upper-level courses that, together with core courses, form a coherent package with the student's field and area of study as approved by adviser and convener of program

• MATH 120 Elementary Statistics

• ECON 482 Research Seminar by end of the Junior year

• ECON 486 Senior Capstone Experience I: Reading

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