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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog

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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

International Studies, International Security Studies Emphasis, B.A.

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International Studies

The growth of world interdependence has made it imperative that Ferrum College offer its students a program of study which can prepare them to function effectively in a society more than ever affected by international affairs. Virtually every aspect of life in the modern United States – business and labor, religious life, government: both federal and state, and even science and technology – is influenced by what happens in the wider world. The interdisciplinary major in International Studies is designed to provide students with the opportunity to be educated for citizenship in this kind of world. Students must choose one of the two emphasis areas.

The Global Affairs emphasis broadly covers history, language, culture, economy, and politics of foreign nations and the international community. Graduates will be prepared to take advantage of expanding career opportunities in transnational businesses, government, and the many humanitarian, research, and lobbying groups operating in the international context. The program also provides an academic foundation for post-graduate study.

The International Security Studies emphasis area of the International Studies program will focus on specific courses and topics pertaining to international security, including cybersecurity, war, terrorism, and other related security issues. Students interested in careers in intelligence, security, government related careers, the military, cybersecurity, and legal profession may benefit from taking this emphasis area of the major.

Experiential Component (Complete the Following Courses:)

PSC 203 - International Politics 3 Credit(s).

International Travel (Choose one course)

One course that involves international travel including but not limited to:

ESC 205 - Tropical and Marine Ecology 4 Credit(s). (Belize)
ESC 205 - Tropical and Marine Ecology
4 Credit(s). (Virgin Islands)
ESC 207 - South African Ecology and Culture 4 Credit(s). (South Africa)
ESC 208 - Ireland’s Natural History: Interaction of Nature and Culture 4 Credit(s). (Ireland)
REC 475 - Special Studies in Recreation and Leisure 1-3 Credit(s). (Costa Rica)
SAB 250 - Study Abroad 1-6 Credit(s).
SAB 350 - Study Abroad 1-6 Credit(s).
Other internationally focused E-Terms

Common Liberal Arts Requirements (12 Credit Hours)

ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credit(s).
LAN 201 - Foreign Language 3 Credit(s).
LAN 202 - Foreign Language 3 Credit(s).
PSC 205 - Comparative Government 3 Credit(s).

Common Required Courses (18 Credit Hours)

IST 350 - International Relations Theory 3 Credit(s).
IST 496 - Individual or Collaborative Study 3 Credit(s).
IST 498 - International Studies Senior Seminar 3 Credit(s).
PSC 203 - International Politics 3 Credit(s).

Research Course (Choose 1 Research Course from list)

HIS 398 - Historiography 3 Credit(s).
SSC 251 - Introduction to Social Science Research 3 Credit(s).
SOC 470 - Social Sciences Research 3 Credit(s).
ENG 401 - Literary Criticism 3 Credit(s).

International Travel (Choose one course)

One course that involves international travel, such as:

ESC 205 - Tropical and Marine Ecology 4 Credit(s). (Belize)
REC 475 - Special Studies in Recreation and Leisure 1-3 Credit(s). (Costa Rica)
ESC 205 - Tropical and Marine Ecology
4 Credit(s). (Virgin Islands)
ESC 208 - Ireland’s Natural History: Interaction of Nature and Culture 4 Credit(s).
SAB 250 - Study Abroad 1-6 Credit(s).
SAB 350 - Study Abroad 1-6 Credit(s).
Other internationally focused E-Terms

Common Language Requirement (6 Credit Hours)

LAN 301, 302 - Advanced Foreign Language Credit Hour(s): 6

International Security Studies Emphasis

Additional Emphasis Required Courses (6 Credit Hours)

PSC 420 - War and Peacekeeping: U.S. National Security Policy 3 Credit(s).
PSC 366 - Political Evil 3 Credit(s).

Area Studies (Choose 6 Credit Hours)

HIS 371 - China 3 Credit(s).
HIS 373 - India 3 Credit(s).
HIS 374 - Southeast Asia 3 Credit(s).
HIS 375 - Sub-Saharan Africa 3 Credit(s).
HIS 378 - North Africa 3 Credit(s).
HIS 380 - Latin American History 3 Credit(s).

International Relations (Choose 6 Credit Hours)

IST 325 - Special Topics in International Studies 3 Credit(s).
PSC 302 - Political Geography 3 Credit(s).
PSC 306 - Politics and Human Rights 3 Credit(s).
PSC 440 - International Law and Organization 3 Credit(s).

Economics (Choose 3 Credit Hours)

ECO 430 - Development Economics 3 Credit(s).
PSC 435 - Political Economy of Development 3 Credit(s).

Information Systems and Security (Choose 6 Credit Hours)

CSC 125 - Concepts in Computer Information Systems 3 Credit(s).
CSC 245 - Networking Fundamentals 3 Credit(s).
CSC 290, 390 or 490 - Selected Topics in Computer Science 1-3 Credit(s). Data, Cybersecurity, and You (This topic only)

Major Electives (6 Credit Hours)

Additional courses from the Area Studies or International Relations categories or from the following:

BUS 420 - International Business 3 Credit(s).
CSC 345 - Advanced Networking Configuration and Management 3 Credit(s).
CSC 435 - Fundamentals of Cybersecurity 3 Credit(s).
ECO 330 - International Trade 3 Credit(s).
GEO 221 - Geographic Information Systems 4 Credit(s).
HUM 200 - The Holocaust: Past, Present, and Future 3 Credit(s).
OR
HUM 300 - The Holocaust: Past, Present, and Future 3 Credit(s).
HUM 333 - Intercultural Conflict Mediation 3 Credit(s).
HIS 496 - Individual/Alternative Study 1-3 Credit(s).
HIS 497 - Selected Topics in History 3 Credit(s).
PSC 402 - Policy Analysis 3 Credit(s).
PSC 491 - Topics in Political Science 3 Credit(s).
PSC 499 - Internship 3, 6 or 9 Credit(s). (as approved by the program coordinator)
REL 151 - World Religions 3 Credit(s).
REL 251 - Interfaith Dialogue and Understanding 3 Credit(s).
SPA 325 - Spanish Civilization & Culture 3 Credit(s).
SPA 326 - Latin American Civilization & Culture 3 Credit(s).
SPA 403 - Special Topics in Hispanic Culture 3 Credit(s).

Total Credit Hours Required in Major: 57

Total Credit Hours Required in Degree: 121

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