Director: Paul Zagorski
Office: Russ Hall Room 412H
Telephone: 620-235-4337
email: zagorski@pittstate.edu
The mission of the International Studies Program (both the major and minor programs) is to provide high-quality in-depth education in international affairs, to cultivate foreign language and inter-cultural communications skills, to provide opportunities for study abroad, to enhance students' vocational skills in an increasingly interconnected world, and to provide an intellectual climate that cultivates curiosity, tolerance and an eagerness to learn about the world.
International Studies Major
The International Studies major, Bachelor of Arts degree, is a multi-disciplinary major, incorporating a variety of disciplines across colleges and departments within the Pittsburg State University community. Its core is Political Science, History, Geography and Sociology with substantial contributions made by Economics, Management and Marketing, and Communication. In addition, a variety of other disciplines, such as Family and Consumer Sciences, English and the Fine Arts provide important contributions. The major is designed to give students a core body of knowledge and basic skills necessary to live and work successfully in an increasingly interconnected world. The development of students' foreign language skills is a key component of the program. Students are encouraged to enroll in internships and practica.
Students who wish to complete the International Studies major with Departmental Academic Honors can complete a total of nine hours of courses designated “may be taken for honors” from the 33 hours of required courses for the major.
Major Requirements
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Hours |
Core Requirements |
21 |
| HIST 102 World History from 1500 |
3 |
POLS 324 Introduction to Comparative Politics
|
3 |
| POLS 530 International Relations |
3 |
| Environmental Issues (Choose one): |
|
| BIOL 330 Principles of Ecology |
3 |
| GEOG 302 Introduction to Environmental Geography |
3 |
GEOG 502 Global Environmental Change |
3 |
| Economic Issues (Choose one): |
|
| GEOG 507 Geography of the Global Economy |
3 |
POLS 630 International Political Economy
|
3 |
Cultural Issues (Choose one): |
|
| SOC 200 Introduction to Anthropology |
3 |
| PHIL 231 World Religions |
3 |
| GEOG 304 Human Geography |
3 |
| COMM 601 Intercultural Communication |
3 |
| SOC 676 Global Sociology |
3 |
| INT 699 Senior Seminar in International Studies |
3 |
Elective Courses* |
12 |
| History |
|
| HIST 501 Special Topics in World History (when a contemporary topic) |
3 |
| HIST 505 African Civilizations |
3 |
| HIST 507 Modern Africa |
3 |
| HIST 510 Modern Middle East |
3 |
| HIST 526 Japan Since 1700 |
3 |
| HIST 527 China Since 1700 |
3 |
| HIST 590 Soviet Russia |
3 |
| HIST 593 Post-Communist Russia |
3 |
| HIST 605 Africa and the Middle East |
3 |
| HIST 668 U.S. as a Superpower |
3 |
| HIST 700 History: Selected Subjects (when a contemporary, international topic) |
3 |
| Business, Economics and Technology |
|
| BIOL 665 Medical Entomology |
3 |
| FIN 631 Seminar in Financial Management |
3 |
| ECON 640 International Trade |
3 |
| GT 350 Technology and Civilization |
3 |
| MGMKT 439 International Business |
3 |
| MGMKT 605 Cross Cultural Analysis |
3 |
| MGMKT 611 International Marketing |
3 |
| Comparative and International Institutions |
|
| GEOG 106 World Regional Geography |
3 |
| POLS 524 European Politics |
3 |
| POLS 525 Politics and War in the Mdidle East |
3 |
| POLS 526 Latin American Politics |
3 |
| POLS 587 U.S. Foreign Policy |
3 |
| POLS 640 African Politics |
3 |
| POLS 680 War: The Politics of Violence |
3 |
| SOC 534 Political Sociology |
3 |
| WOMEN 399 Global Women's Issues |
3 |
| Literature, Fine Arts and Design |
|
| ART 178 Introduction to the Visual Arts |
3 |
| ART 288 Western Art History I |
3 |
| ART 289 Western Art History II |
3 |
| ART 688 History of Modern Art |
3 |
| ART 689 Contemporary Issues in Art |
3 |
| COMM 405 Drama Studies (when an international topic) |
3 |
| ENGL 220 World Masterpieces |
3 |
| ENGL 555 Topics in Literature (when an international topic) |
3 |
| ENGL 556/756 Topics in Writing (___) |
3 |
| ENGL 560 British Genre (___) |
3 |
| ENGL 561 British Theme (___) |
3 |
| ENGL 570 International Literatures Genre (___) |
3 |
| ENGL 571 International Literatures Theme (___) |
3 |
| FCS 154 Dress and Culture |
3 |
| FCS 312 History of Design I |
3 |
| FCS 313 History of Design II: 1900-Present |
3 |
| FCS 455 History of Costume |
3 |
| MLL All upper-division courses covering topics of literature, culture, art, civilization, history, or contemporary affairs |
|
| MUSIC 120 Music Appreciation (World Music) |
3 |
| General |
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| INT 505 Topics in International Studies (___) (Maximum of two if topics are different) |
3-6 |
| INT 510 Readings in International Studies (Maximum of two) |
2-6 |
| INT 690 Study Abroad (___) |
3-6 |
| INT 695 Internship/Practicum |
3 |
| TOTAL |
33 |
Additional Requirements
1. At least 18 of the 33 hours must be completed with courses numbered 300 or above.
2. Proficiency in a second language (four semesters or equivalent).
3. Minimum four weeks study abroad.
4. International Studies Majors must also major in a second discipline in Arts and Sciences or minor in Business or Technology. Suggested Majors: Biology, Communication, English, History, Justice Studies, Modern Languages and Literature, Political Science, and Sociology. (See the Pittsburg State University Catalog for course preqrquisites).
*Courses from the Core may also be used as electives if they are not used to meet core requirements. (Note: The list of elective courses published here is not exhaustive. Additional offerings will be available as electives when departments add new courses appropriate to International Studies to their own curricula and when appropriate “special topics” classes are offered. Students should refer to the International Studies section in the on-line class schedule to see what electives courses are available for the current semester. Majors and minors can also consult their International Studies adviser.)
International Studies Minor
The International Studies minor serves as an excellent complement to majors in Business, Communication, Economics, English, History, Justice Studies, Marketing, Modern Languages and Literature, Social Sciences as well as other degree programs. The minor consists of the twenty-one hour core requirement of the International Studies major listed above plus ten hours from one modern language.
For more information contact Dr. Paul Zagorski, Director of International Studies, 412H Russ Hall, or the Department of Social Sciences, 412 Russ Hall.
DESCRIPTION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES COURSES
INT 505. Topics in International Studies (____). 3 hours. A special topic class that explores a selected international issue or topic in depth. The class may be repeated if the topic is different. Permission of instructor.
INT 510. Readings in International Studies. 1-3 hours. Directed readings in a selected topic in International Studies. May be repeated for a total of six hours if the topics are different. Permission of instructor.
INT 690. Study Abroad (____). 3-6 hours. An academically based foreign travel experience. Combines academic course work, travel and cultural immersion. May be repeated if country/region visited is different. Permission of instructor.
INT 695. Internship/Practicum. 3 hours. Supervised work experience or independent project whose major emphasis is on international matters. Students may work directly with a business, governmental agency, non-governmental organization, foundation or labor union, or they may be assigned work such an organization has requested. Permission of instructor.
INT 699. Senior Seminar in International Studies. 3 hours. A capstone course for International Studies majors and minors. Focuses on the application of principles, skills and information in the analysis of contemporary international issues. Permission of International Studies Director.
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