International Studies, Bachelor of Arts
A major in International Studies must meet or exceed the requirements for a major as specified by the College of Arts and Sciences. Beyond the core courses and foreign language classes, the curriculum for INST majors is constructed of those courses that have an international focus in disciplines such as history, political science, information technology, geography, sociology, management, marketing, economics, philosophy and religion, English, and related courses in the fine arts and humanities.
INST majors can choose either a general curriculum INST degree or choose a concentration in Global Strategic Studies, Area Studies or International Management and Business Leadership.
All coursework taken for the International Studies major must be completed with a grade of "C-" or better.
Bachelor of Arts International Studies Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - 46 Hours Required | ||
| Minimum of “C-“required | ||
| Fundamental Academic Skills | 15 | |
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | ||
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION II | ||
| CRITICAL APPROACHES TO LANGUAGE STUDIES | ||
or ENGL 3050 | WRITING FOR THE WORKPLACE | |
or ENGL 3980 | TECHNICAL WRITING ACROSS THE DISCIPLINES | |
or JMC 2100 | MEDIA WRITING | |
(Or other advisor-approved Writing in the Discipline course) | ||
| PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS | ||
or CMST 2120 | ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | |
| INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING | ||
or MATH 1100 | DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | |
or MATH 1130 | QUANTITATIVE LITERACY | |
or MATH 1140 | QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS | |
or MATH 1300 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT | |
or STAT 1100 | DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | |
or STAT 1530 | ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | |
| Distribution Requirements | 31 | |
Natural Science - From two disciplines and at least one lab - 7 hrs | ||
Social Science - From two disciplines - 9 hrs | ||
Humanities and Fine Arts - From two disciplines- 9 hrs | ||
Global Diversity - 3 hrs | ||
US Diversity - 3 hrs | ||
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| **Course will satisfy UNO's General Education requirement | ||
| ^Course requires pre-requisite(s) | ||
| International Studies Major - 33 Hours Required | ||
| Required Coursework | 18 | |
| GLOBAL CHALLENGES (**) | ||
| TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (^) | ||
| SENIOR E-PORTFOLIO (Required in last semester) | ||
| WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY (**) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (**) | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MICRO) (** ^) | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MACRO) (** ^) | ||
| 3000-4000 Level coursework in International Studies to be determined in consultation with advisor | 15 | |
| International Studies Major World Language Requirement | 16 | |
The International Studies major requires two years of one world language or the equivalent of levels 1110-2120. The BA World Language requirement is also satisfied with this major. | ||
| College Breadth (choose one option) | 15-30+ | |
| Option 1: Complete any UNO minor or undergraduate certificate - 15+ hours | ||
| Option 2: Additional General Education Requirements - 19+ hours | ||
Additional quantitative literacy - e hours | ||
Additional Social Science Gen. Ed. from 3rd Discipline - 3 hours | ||
Additional Humanities Gen. Ed. from 3rd Discipline - 3 hours | ||
Additional Nat. and Physical Science w/ Lab - 4-5 hours | ||
| Option 3: CAS comprehensive major (50+ hours) OR any second UNO major (30+ hours) | ||
| Bachelor of Arts Language Requirement | 0 | |
| See Major. | ||
| ELECTIVES | ||
| Elective hours as required to reach a total of 120 hours | ||
Bachelor of Arts International Studies - No Concentration Four Year Plan
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENGL 1150 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (*) | 3 |
| INST 2130 | GLOBAL CHALLENGES | 3 |
| MATH 1300 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT | 4 |
| Foreign Language 1110 | 5 | |
*ENGL 1150: Requires appropriate placement. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 1160 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION II (*) | 3 |
| GEOG 1000 | WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY | 3 |
| CMST 1110 or CMST 2120 | PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS or ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | 3 |
| Foreign Language 1120 | 5 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSCI 2210 | INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | 3 |
| ECON 2200 | PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MICRO) (*) | 3 |
| Foreign Language 2110 | 3 | |
| Natural/Physical Science w/lab | 4 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts with US Diversity | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECON 2220 | PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MACRO) (*) | 3 |
| HIST 1000 or Minor/2nd Major Course** | 3 | |
| Foreign Language 2120 | 3 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts*** | 3 | |
| Natural/Physical Science^ | 3 | |
**A&S College Requirement Option. | ||
***HFA course must come from 2nd discipline | ||
^ NPS must come from 2nd discipline | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| INST 4140 | TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES | 3 |
| International Studies 3000-4000 Elective* | 3 | |
| HIST 1010 or Minor/2nd Major Course** | 3 | |
| Additional Humanities/Fine Arts or Minor/2nd Major Course*** | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
*International Studies electives are selected in coordination with an academic advisor. | ||
**A&S College Requirement Option. | ||
***A&S College Requirement Option. Additional Humanity/Fine Arts must be from 3rd discipline. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| International Studies 3000-4000 Elective* | 3 | |
| International Studies 3000-4000 Elective* | 3 | |
| Additional Quantitative Literacy Course for A&S or Minor/2nd Major Course** | 3 | |
| Additional Natural/Physical Science with Lab for A&S or Minor/2nd Major Course** | 3-4 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
*International Studies electives are selected in coordination with an academic advisor. | ||
**A&S College Requirement Option. | ||
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| International Studies 3000-4000 Elective* | 3 | |
| ENGL 3050 | WRITING FOR THE WORKPLACE or TECHNICAL WRITING ACROSS THE DISCIPLINES or CRITICAL APPROACHES TO LANGUAGE STUDIES or MEDIA WRITING | 3 |
| Elective** | 3 | |
| Elective** | 3 | |
| Elective** | 3 | |
| ||
** Students must have 27 upper level credits throughout the degree. Electives may need to be 3000/4000 level in order to reach this minimum. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| International Studies 3000-4000 Elective* | 3 | |
| INST 4990 | SENIOR E-PORTFOLIO | 0 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 1 | |
*International Studies electives are selected in coordination with an academic advisor. | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 121-122 | |
This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult an advisor in your major program for further guidance.
This plan is not a contract and curriculum is subject to change.
Additional Information About this Plan:
University Degree Requirements: The minimum number of hours for a UNO undergraduate degree is 120 credit hours. Please review the requirements for your specific program to determine all requirements for the program. In order to graduate on-time (four years for an undergraduate degree), you need to take 30 hours each year.
Placement Exams: For Math, English, or Foreign Language, a placement exam may be required. More information on these exams can be found at https://www.unomaha.edu/enrollment-management/testing-center/placement-exams/information.php
**Transfer credit or placement exam scores may change suggested plan of study.