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. 

Degree Requirements

To obtain a B.A. with a major in International Studies, a student must fulfill university, college, and departmental requirements. Other hour requirements follow:

  • 46 hours of University General Education courses
  • 12-19 hours college breadth requirement
  • 46-49 hours of major courses including the foreign language requirement
  • 0-18 hours of electives

TOTAL HOURS: 120

All coursework taken for the International Studies major must be completed with a grade of "C-" or better.  There is a minimum of 30 credits of required coursework plus the foreign language requirement which is described in more detail below.

Foreign Language Requirements:

At a minimum, in order to satisfy the INST foreign language requirement, majors who are completing an Area Studies Concentration must complete the equivalent of three years of one university-level foreign language study (completion of a minor is recommended) or two years each of two foreign languages.  At least one foreign language studied by those completing an area studies concentration must be associated with the area chosen.

For students who are completing the general curriculum INST major, the Global Strategic Studies Concentration or the International Management and Business Leadership Concentration, the foreign language requirement will be two years of one foreign language for 16 hours (levels I-IV) or one year of foreign language for 10 hours (levels I-II) supplemented with 6 hours (levels III-IV) of the same language, earned from studying abroad. 

If a student is a native speaker of another language, formal foreign language study may not be required.

Core Curriculum
INST 2130GLOBAL CHALLENGES3
INST 4140TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES3
INST 4990SENIOR E-PORTFOLIO0
GEOG 1000WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY3
PSCI 2210INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS3
ECON 2200PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MICRO)3
ECON 2220PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MACRO)3

There are options for majors to choose general curriculum or from one of three concentrations:

General Curriculum Option
 

This option is meant to provide the possibility of majoring in INST but not having to declare a specific concentration. The INST core courses listed above are required then at least 15 hours of 3000-4000 level International Studies coursework that is designed in coordination with the academic advisors must be completed.  Students must complete the e-portfolio requirements during their last semester.

 

Area Studies 

This concentration offers the opportunity to focus on one or more areas of regional interest. Examples include Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. Please discuss with an academic advisor the possibility of other areas of concentration, including Africa, Central Asia-South Asia (CASA), and East Asia which will depend on the availability of relevant courses at a given time. In addition to the INST core courses, at least 15 hours of 3000-4000 level coursework in at least 2 departments that focus on the select region must be completed. At a minimum, majors who choose this concentration must complete the equivalent of three years of one university-level foreign language study (completion of a minor is recommended) or two years each of two foreign languages. At least one foreign language studied by those choosing this concentration must be associated with the area chosen. Studying abroad in your area of interest is strongly recommended. Course lists for Area Studies will differ according to the area and availability of courses offered.

Global Strategic Studies

This concentration is designed for individuals interested in careers in government, national security and intelligence, in teaching in secondary and higher education, and in graduate school studies in any of these areas. The foreign language requirement for this concentration will be two years of one foreign language for 16 hours (levels I-IV) or one year of foreign language for 10 hours (levels I-II), supplemented with 6 hours (levels III-IV) of the same language earned from studying abroad. 

In addition to the INST core courses, students will complete at least 15 hours of 3000-4000 level coursework in at least 2 departments from the following list and/or other courses as deemed appropriate:
ECON/GEOG 3130ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY3
ECON 4610INTERNATIONAL TRADE3
ECON 4620INTERNATIONAL MONETARY THEORY3
ECON 4660INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT3
GEOG 3930POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY3
HIST 4740COMPARATIVE GENOCIDE3
PSCI 3220INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS3
PSCI 3260UNITED STATES FOREIGN POLICY3
PSCI 4240INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION3
PSCI 4290INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & SUSTAINABILITY3

International Management and Business Leadership 
 

This concentration is recommended for individuals interested in careers in the global business sector, in government, with international organizations and foundations, and international hotel management. Students choosing this concentration may take courses from the areas of International Finance, International Marketing, International Management, and International Economics, as well as related courses in Political Science, Geography, History, and Sociology. The foreign language requirement for this concentration is two years of one foreign language for 16 hours (levels I-IV) or one year of foreign language for 10 hours (levels I-II) supplemented with 6 hours (levels III-IV) of language credits of the same language from studying abroad. 

Students must add the following to their core courses:

ACCT 2010PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I3
ACCT 2020PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II3
and must complete at least 15 hours of 3000-4000 level business courses15
Total Credits21

Bachelor of Arts International Studies - No Concentration

Bachelor of Arts International Studies – No concentration

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallCredits
ENGL 1150 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (*) 3
INST 2130 GLOBAL CHALLENGES 3
MATH 1220
COLLEGE ALGEBRA (**)
or COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT
3-4
Foreign Language 1110 5
*ENGL 1150: Requires appropriate placement.
**MATH 1220: Requires appropriate placement.
 Credits14-15
Spring
ENGL 1160 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II (*) 3
GEOG 1000 WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY 3
CMST 1110
PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS
or ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE
3
Foreign Language 1120 5
*ENGL 1160: Requires ENGL 1150 with grade of C- or better or placement.
 Credits14
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
*ECON 2200: Requires MATH 1220 (MATH 1300) and ENGL 1150, both with grades of C- or better.
 Credits16
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
*ECON 2220: Requires Math 1220 (MATH 1300) and ENGL 1150, each with a C- or better.
**A&S College Requirement Option.
***HFA course must come from 2nd discipline
^ NPS must come from 2nd discipline
 Credits15
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.
 Credits15
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.
 Credits15-16
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
  • International Studies electives are selected in coordination with an academic advisor.
** Students must have 27 upper level credits throughout the degree. Electives may need to be 3000/4000 level in order to reach this minimum.
 Credits15
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.
 Credits16
 Total Credits120-122

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.

Area Studies

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallCredits
ENGL 1150 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (*) 3
INST 2130 GLOBAL CHALLENGES 3
MATH 1220
COLLEGE ALGEBRA (*)
or COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT
3
Foreign Language 1110 5
  • MATH 1220: Requires appropriate placement within the last 2 years.
 Credits14
Spring
ENGL 1160 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II (*) 3
GEOG 1000 WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY 3
CMST 1110
PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS
or ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE
3
Foreign Language 1120 5
 Credits14
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
 Credits16
Spring
Foreign Language 2120 3
ECON 2220 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MACRO) (^) 3
Humanities and Fine Arts* 3
HIST 1000 or Minor/2nd Major Course# 3
Natural/Physical Science** 3
^ ECON 2220: Requires Math 1220 (or MATH 1300) and ENGL 1150, both with grades of C- or better
  • HFA course must come from 2nd discipline
# A&S College Requirement Option.
** NPS must come from 2nd discipline
 Credits15
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
Foreign Language 3030*** 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.
*** Students may choose to complete 4 semesters of two foreign languages or 6 semesters of one foreign language
 Credits15
Spring
International Studies 3000-4000 Elective* 3
International Studies 3000-4000 Elective* 3
Foreign Language 3040** 3
Additional Quantitative Literacy Course for A&S or Minor/2nd Major Course*** 3
Additional Natural Science with Lab for A&S or Minor/2nd Major Course*** 3-4
*International Studies electives are selected in coordination with an academic advisor.
**Students may choose to complete 4 semesters of two foreign languages or 6 semesters of one foreign language
*** A&S College Requirement Option.
 Credits15-16
Senior
Fall
ENGL 3050
WRITING FOR THE WORKPLACE (#)
or TECHNICAL WRITING ACROSS THE DISCIPLINES
or CRITICAL APPROACHES TO LANGUAGE STUDIES
or MEDIA WRITING
3
International Studies 3000-4000 Elective* 3
Elective** 3
Elective** 3
Elective** 3
*International Studies electives are selected in coordination with an academic advisor.
** Students must have a minimum of 120 credits with at least 27 upper level credits throughout the degree. Electives may need to be 3000/4000 level in order to reach this minimum.
# Writing in the Discipline courses require ENGL 1160 with a grade of "C-" or better.
 Credits15
Spring
INST 4990 SENIOR E-PORTFOLIO 0
International Studies 3000-4000 Elective* 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 1
  • International Studies electives are selected in coordination with an academic advisor.
 Credits16
 Total Credits120-121

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.

Global Strategic Studies

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallCredits
ENGL 1150 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (*) 3
INST 2130 GLOBAL CHALLENGES 3
MATH 1220
COLLEGE ALGEBRA (*)
or COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT
3
Foreign Language 1110 5
  • MATH 1220: Requires appropriate placement within last 2 years.
 Credits14
Spring
ENGL 1160 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II (*) 3
GEOG 1000 WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY 3
CMST 1110
PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS
or ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE
3
Foreign Language 1120 5
 Credits14
Sophomore
Fall
PSCI 2210 INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 3
ECON 2200 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MICRO) (*) 3
Foreign Language 2110 3
Natural/Physical Science with Lab 4
Humanities and Fine Arts with US Diversity 3
 Credits16
Spring
Foreign Language 2120 3
Humanities and Fine Arts course* 3
Natural/Physical Science** 3
ECON 2220 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MACRO) (^) 3
HIST 1000 or Minor/2nd Major Course# 3
  • HFA course must come from 2nd discipline
** NPS must come from 2nd discipline
^ ECON 2220: Requires Math 1220 (or MATH 1300) and ENGL 1150, each with a grade of C- or better.
# A&S College Requirement Option.
 Credits15
Junior
Fall
INST 4140 TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES 3
Global Strategic Studies 3000-4000 Elective* 3
Additional Humanities/Fine Arts course for A&S or Minor/2nd Major Course** 3
HIST 1010 or Minor/2nd Major Course# 3
Elective 3
  • Global Strategic Studies electives are selected in coordination with an academic advisor.
** A&S College Requirement Option. Additional Humanity/Fine Arts must be from 3rd discipline.
# A&S College Requirement Option.
 Credits15
Spring
Global Strategic Studies 3000-4000 Elective* 3
Global Strategic Studies 3000-4000 Elective* 3
Additional Quantitative Literacy Course for A&S or Minor/2nd Major Course** 3
Additional Natural Science with Lab for A&S or Minor/2nd Major Course** 3-4
Elective 3
  • Global Strategic Studies electives are selected in coordination with an academic advisor.
** A&S College Requirement Option
 Credits15-16
Senior
Fall
Global Strategic 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
  • Global Strategic Studies electives are selected in coordination with an academic advisor.
** Students must have 120 total credits with a minimum of 27 upper level credits throughout the degree. Electives may need to be 3000/4000 level in order to reach this minimum.
^ Writing in the Discipline courses require ENGL 1160 with a grade of C- or better.
 Credits15
Spring
Global Strategic Studies 3000-4000 Elective* 3
INST 4990 SENIOR E-PORTFOLIO 0
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 1
*Global Strategic Studies electives are selected in coordination with an academic advisor.
 Credits16
 Total Credits120-121

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.


GPA Requirements: 2.0

International Management and Business Leadership

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallCredits
ENGL 1150 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (*) 3
INST 2130 GLOBAL CHALLENGES 3
MATH 1220
COLLEGE ALGEBRA (**)
or COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT
3
Foreign Language 1110 5
*ENGL 1150: Requires appropriate placement
**MATH 1220: Requires appropriate placement within the last 2 years.
 Credits14
Spring
ENGL 1160 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II (^) 3
GEOG 1000 WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY 3
MATH 1370 APPLIED ALGEBRA AND OPTIMIZATION WITH DATA ANALYSIS (*) 3
Foreign Language 1120 5
^ENGL 1160: Requires ENGL 1150 with grade of C- or better or appropriate placement.
*Students need either MATH 1370 or 1930 as one of the pre-reqs for ACCT 2010. MATH 1370 requires MATH 1220 (or MATH 1300) with a grade of C- or better within the last 2 years while MATH 1930 requires Math 1320 with a grade of C- or better within the last 2 years. In both cases, placement via the ACT, SAT or Math Placement Exam within the last 2 years is also acceptable.
 Credits14
Sophomore
Fall
PSCI 2210 INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 3
ECON 2200 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MICRO) (*) 3
CMST 1110
PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS
or ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE
3
Foreign Language 2110 3
Natural/Physical Science w/lab 4
*ECON 2200: Requires MATH 1220 (or MATH 1300) and ENGL 1150, both with a grade of C- or better
 Credits16
Spring
Foreign Language 2120 3
Humanities and Fine Arts with US Diversity** 3
Natural/Physical Science* 3
ECON 2220 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MACRO) (^) 3
Humanities & Fine Arts Course** 3
*NPS must come from 2nd discipline
**HFA course must come from 2nd discipline
^ECON 2220: Requires Math 1220 (or MATH 1300) and ENGL 1150, both with grades of C- or better
 Credits15
Junior
Fall
INST 4140 TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES 3
International Studies IMBL 3000-4000 Elective* 3
ACCT 2010 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I (^) 3
HIST 1000 or Minor/2nd Major Course# 3
Additional Humanities & Fine Arts course for A&S or Minor/2nd Major Course** 3
*International Studies IMBL electives are selected in coordination with an academic advisor.
^ACCT 2010: Requires ENGL 1150 with a C or better, a GPA of 2.5 of higher, and MATH 1370 or MATH 1930 with a C or better or concurrent enrollment in MATH 1370 or MATH 1930
#A&S College Requirement Option
**A&S College Requirement Option. Additional Humanity/Fine Arts must be from 3rd discipline.
 Credits15
Spring
International Studies IMBL 3000-4000 Elective* 3
International Studies IMBL 3000-4000 Elective* 3
HIST 1010 or Minor/2nd Major Course** 3
ACCT 2020 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II (^) 3
Elective 3
*International Studies IMBL electives are selected in coordination with an academic advisor.
**A&S College Requirement Option
^ACCT 2020: Requires ACCT 2010, ENGL 1150, and MATH 1370 or MATH 1930, each with a C or better, and a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
 Credits15
Senior
Fall
International Studies IMBL 3000-4000 Elective* 3
Additional Natural Science with Lab for A&S or Minor/2nd Major Course^ 3-4
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
*International Studies electives are selected in coordination with an academic advisor.
^A&S College Requirement Option
#Writing in the Discipline courses require ENGL 1160 with a grade of C- or better.
**Students must have a minimum of 120 total credits, of which 27 must be upper level credits throughout the degree. Electives may need to be 3000/4000 level in order to reach this minimum.
 Credits15-16
Spring
International Studies IMBL 3000-4000 Elective* 3
INST 4990 SENIOR E-PORTFOLIO 0
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
*International Studies IMBL electives are selected in coordination with an academic advisor.
 Credits15
 Total Credits119-120

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.


GPA Requirements: 2.0