SCHOOL of INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
American University · Washington, D.C.
BA in INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
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Here are the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Studies.
University Requirements
- A total of 120 credit hours
- 6 credit hours of college writing
- 3 credit hours of college mathematics or equivalent by examination
General Education Requirements
- A total of 30 credit hours, consisting of one foundation course and one second-level course in an approved sequence from each of the five curricular areas.
- No more than 6 credit hours may be taken in the same discipline.
Major Requirements
A total of 63-64 credit hours, plus foreign language, with grades of C or better::
Foundation
- SIS-105 World Politics (3)
- SIS-101 Leadership Gateway (1) (For first semester SIS Freshmen only)
- U.S. Politics – GOVT-110, GOVT-120, GOVT-210, OR GOVT-215 (3-4)
- ECON-100 Macroeconomics (3)
- ECON-200 Microeconomics (3)
- SIS-140 Cross Cultural Communication (3)
- Western Traditions – 2 courses (6)
- Non-western Area Studies – 2 courses from different non-western areas:
Africa, The Americas, Asia/Australia, Middle East, Russia and Central Eurasia (6)
Core
- 3 courses in these fields: Global Environmental Policies, International Development, International Economic Relations, Peace and Conflict Resolution, U.S. Foreign Policy (9)
Research Methods
- SIS-206 Introduction to International Relations Research (3)
- STAT-202, CSC-100, OR finite mathematics (3-4)
Foreign Language
- May be satisfied by coursework in one modern language through the Int II level with grades of C or better, coursework in one intensive language through the Elem II level with grades of C or better, or consult with your academic advisor. ...More Information
Area Specialization
- 3 courses from one of the following areas: Africa, The Americas, Asia/Australia, Europe, Middle East, Russia and Central Eurasia (9)
Functional Field of Concentration
- 3 courses from one of the following fields: Comparative and International Race Relations, Global Environmental Policies, International Business, International Communication, International Development, International Economic Relations, International Politics, Islamic Studies, Peace and Conflict Resolution, U.S. Foreign Policy (9)
Senior Seminar
- SIS-400 or any SIS course at 400 or 500-level (3)