Texas A&M University Undergraduate Catalog

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College of Liberal Arts

Curriculum in International Studies

The International Studies (INTS) degree provides an interdisciplinary curriculum that captures the broad range of social, political, cultural and economic forces at play in an increasingly interdependent world. Students take courses in a number of different departments. These are linked by language, topic and region. INTS majors must take (1) a minimum of 23 credit hours of a foreign language at the college level; (2) 18 hours of core courses, including an introductory course and senior seminar; (3) 24 hours in one of five tracks or topic areas: International Politics and Diplomacy, International Commerce, International Environmental Studies, International Communication and Media, and International Arts and Culture; and (4) 12 hours of area studies in courses related to Latin America, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, or Asia. Class work is enhanced by a related international experience with an emphasis on cultural and language immersion. Students must spend at least 14 continuous weeks abroad studying in an academic program or working for internship credit in a business, government agency or non-profit organization. Upon graduation, INTS majors will have the language proficiency, analytical skills, substantive knowledge and cultural sensitivity necessary for work in government, academia or international business.

• Core Courses. 21 credits
• Tracks: 21 credits. To be chosen from the following from at least two departments. Choose one track.
  • International Politics and Diplomacy Track
  • International Commerce Track
  • International Communication and Media Track
  • International Arts and Culture Track
  • International Environmental Studies Track
• Area Studies: 12 credits. Choose from one area.
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • Africa and the Middle East
  • Asia
• Foreign Language: 23 credits.
• International Experience Requirement: 3 credits. Must generate at least 3 hours of Texas A&M University credit.
• College and University Requirements (including Texas A&M University Core Curriculum Requirements)