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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

International Affairs Major, B.A. Suggested Four-Year Program of Study
 

International Affairs Major, B.A.

  

 FRESHMAN YEAR (30-31 credits)

Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
ENGL 1010 - Foundations in Writing   3 ENGL 1020 - Written Communication & Critical Thinking   3
HIST 2010 - The United States to 1877  or Compass Core Class 3 HIST 2020 - The United States since 1877  or Compass Core Class 3
Foreign Language 1010 or Elective Course 3 Foreign Language 1020 or Elective Course 3
PSCI 2210 - Introduction to Comparative Politics   3 PSCI 2220 - Introduction to World Politics   3

Compass Core Class

3

MATH 1530 - Probability and Statistics - Noncalculus  

 

3-4
       
Fall Total 15 Spring Total 15-16

SOPHOMORE YEAR (32 credits)

Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
PSCI 3310 - International Relations   3 PSCI 3440 - Research Methods   3
Foreign Language 2010 or Elective Course 3 Foreign Language 2020 3
Natural Science Course 4 Compass Core Class 4
Compass Core Class 3 Comparative Political Systems Course           3
Oral Communication Course 3 Compass Core Class 3
Fall Total 16 Spring Total 16

JUNIOR YEAR (30 credits)

Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
Issues in International Affairs Course 3 Compass Core Class 3
Comparative Political Systems Course  3 Non-US History Course 3
Compass Core Class 3 Issues in International Affairs Course                          3
PSCI 3750 - International Law and Organizations   3 Minor Course 3
Minor Course 3 Minor Course 3
Fall Total 15 Spring Total 15

SENIOR YEAR (28 credits)

Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
Contemporary Societies & Cultures 3 Contemporary Societies & Cultures 3
Minor Course 3 Minor Course 3
Minor Course 3 Free Elective Courses 7
Free Elective Course 3    
Free Elective Course 3    
Fall Total 15 Spring Total 13

TOTAL = 120 credits