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Nov 09, 2024
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2024-2025 Catalog
International Studies, Global Politics and Societies Concentration, Major
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The Global Politics and Societies concentration seeks to provide students with a deep understanding of the manifold forces at work in today’s world.
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Major Requirements (48 units)
International Studies Required Core Courses (12 units)
International Studies majors all take three foundational courses. Majors choose one of the five functional concentrations(each with its own requirements) and one of the five regional focus areas (each with its own requirements). Students cannot double-count any course for both a functional concentration and a regional focus. All majors finish with a capstone course.
Global Politics and Societies (GPS) Concentration (20 units)
Regional Focus (12 units)
Choose one of the five Regional Focus areas. Note that each has its own requirements.
Latin America Region Focus
Capstone (4 units)
All majors must complete:
Sophomore Year
Fall |
Units |
Language - Course 3 |
4 |
Concentration Required Course: BAIS 350 - Int’l Law & Organizations |
4 |
Core - B2: Applied or Laboratory Science |
4 |
Core - C1: Literature |
4 |
Total Semester Units |
16 |
Spring |
Units |
BAIS 201 - Research Methods or Core - B1: Math or Quantitative Science |
4 |
Regional Focus Required Course |
4 |
Core - C2: History |
4 |
Core - D1: Philosophy |
4 |
Total Semester Units |
16 |
Junior Year
Fall |
Units |
Concentration Elective Course |
4 |
Regional Specialization Elective Course |
4 |
Core - D2: Theology & Religious Studies |
4 |
Core - D3: Ethics |
4 |
Total Semester Units |
16 |
Spring |
Units |
Concentration Elective Course |
4 |
Regional Specialization Elective Course |
4 |
Core - F: Visual & Performing Arts |
4 |
Community - Engaged Learning (CEL) |
4 |
Total Semester Units |
16 |
Senior Year
*This information is subject to change, the degree planner is a sample, and students should consult with the department for any updated information.
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