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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.
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.
Subject Category | Credits |
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I. General Education Requirements | 60 |
A. Intellectual and Practical Skills | 15 |
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(6) |
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(3) |
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(3) |
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(3) |
B. Civic and Global Learning | 9 |
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(3) |
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(3) |
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(3) |
C. Knowledge of Human Cultures | 12 |
D. Understanding the Physical and Natural World | 4-7 |
E. General Education Electives | 17-20 |
II. Area of Study: International Studies | 48 |
48 credits of liberal arts courses in international areas with at least 18 credits at the 300 or 400 level | |
A. Required Courses | |
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(3) |
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(3) |
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(6) |
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(3) |
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(3) |
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(3) |
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3 |
B. Global Electives | 12 |
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C. Regional Electives | 12 |
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III. Electives | 12 |
Total Credits | 120 |
*This list is a guide. Other international studies courses may be appropriate for this area of study.
Note: Because this area of study is interdisciplinary, it must be planned closely with a BA degree program advisor.
Have you attended college before? If so, you may be able to transfer credits earned at other regionally accredited colleges or universities. The University also offers a variety of other ways to earn credit – all designed around the needs of adult learners, like you.