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Program in International Studies

Michael Tkacik, Coordinator

Vera Dugas Liberal Arts North 139
(936) 468-2419
(936) 468-3903
Fax: (936) 468-2732
mtkacik@sfasu.edu
http://leonardo.sfasu.edu/is

Advisory Committee

Robert Allen (History), Michael Tkacik (Political Science, Geography and Public Administration), Elizabeth Rhodes (Kinesiology and Health Sciences), Kevin West (English and Philosophy)

Areas of Study & Degrees

Second major and minor in International Studies

Objectives

The purpose of the International Studies program is to promote a greater awareness of the shape and importance of international affairs in the 21st century. Central to the International Studies program is the belief that educated men and women need to understand the trends that are currently transforming the relations between the various regions of the world — and in particular, the increasing “interconnectedness” of the world’s cultures, businesses, labor forces, financial structures, political institutions and communications media. These developments require a rethinking of basic notions of citizenship, community and nation. By encouraging students to develop global perspectives on their primary majors, and by promoting an interdisciplinary approach to issue of vital concern in the contemporary world, the International Studies program seeks to enhance the ability of students to reflect upon, and to participate effectively in, the age of “globalization.”

Definition Majors and Minors

The program in International Studies offers a second major and minor in International Studies, either of which can be combined with first majors in the College of Liberal and Applied Arts and throughout the university.

Second Major in International Studies

  1. Required courses (12 hours).
  2. Electives (12 hours, selected with the advice and consent of adviser).
  3. Competence in a foreign language through the fourth semester, i.e. the 232-level of study. For languages other than those taught at the university, consult with the adviser. The foreign language requirement is waived for students who have been educated where a language other than English is the medium of instruction.
  4. A first major in any department of the university.

Please note the following restrictions:

Minor in International Studies

  1. Required courses (12 hours).
  2. Electives (six hours, selected with the advice and consent of adviser).
  3. Competence in a foreign language through the second semester, i.e. the 132-level of study. For languages other than those taught at the university, consult with the adviser. The foreign language requirement is waived for students who have been educated where a language other than English is the medium of instruction.
  4. A first major in any department of the university.

The following additional restrictions apply: (i) Students may apply only two courses from their first major to meet the IS requirements. (ii) Both electives must be upper-level courses.

Required Courses (Second Major and Minor)

Elective Courses

The above list of courses is subject to change. Please consult with a program coordinator to obtain a current list of electives.

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