BA in International Studies

Area of Study Overview

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The Bachelor of Arts with an Area of Study in International Studies degree provides an interdisciplinary curriculum where students complete course work across the broad range of social, political, cultural and economic disciplines to prepare them for an increasingly interdependent world.

How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study:

Some courses in the area of study may be completed with Thomas Edison State University and/or courses from other colleges. Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) and/or examinations may also be used.  Note: Because this area of study is interdisciplinary, it must be planned closely with a BA degree program advisor.

Degree Requirements

  • A minimum of 18 credits must be upper level 300 level or above within the area of study.

 

Credit Distribution

Courses in the Area of Study are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas. For TESU course options, please contact an Advisor.

I. General Education Requirements (60 Credits)

II. Area of Study (48 Credits)

A. Required Courses (21 Credits)

HIS-101Western Civilization I

3

HIS-102Western Civilization II

3

GOG-230World Geography

3

POS-315International Relations I

3

POS-420Conflict in International Relations

3

-TRSFR REQ.Foreign Language course

6

B. Global Electives (12 Credits)

COM-335Intercultural Communication

3

ECO-490International Economics

3

ENS-314Global Environmental Change

6

GLB-301Global Issues and Society

3

LIT-460Non-Western Literature

3

SOS-440Terrorism

3

REL-405World Religions: Exploring Diversity

3

C. Regional Electives (12 Credits)

HIS-301African History and Culture

3

HIS-310The Middle East

3

REL-406Eastern Religions

3

REL-407Western Religions

3

This list is a guide. Other international studies courses may be appropriate for this area of study. For TESU course options, please contact an Advisor.

D. Capstone

LIB-495Liberal Arts Capstone

3

III. Electives (12 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

Total Credit Hours: 120

*TRSFR REQ - These courses are not offered by TESU. Please click here for information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences. 

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the International Studies program will be able to:

  • demonstrate global and regional understanding of international studies from multiple academic disciplines;
  • analyze international and global issues through multiple perspectives;
  • demonstrate understanding of the connections between global cultures and politics;
  • develop introductory level communicative skills in a foreign language; and
  • critically analyze and evaluate globalization processes at local, national, and international levels.