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International Studies, European Studies Concentration, B.A.

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The International Studies major draws upon the faculty and courses of the Department of Global Studies , as well as a number of other departments, and is structured to give students skills and knowledge to understand and analyze societies outside the United States in the context of the rapidly changing and increasingly interdependent world. By integrating courses on world affairs from a variety of disciplines, the program allows students interested in studying other cultures and societies to focus attention across traditional disciplinary boundaries. International Studies is of particular value to those with career objectives in government, law, journalism, teaching, business, trade, or military service. It also serves those who will seek employment with international organizations such as the United Nations or with non-governmental agencies with an international or cross-cultural focus.

International Studies graduates work for employers such as local, state, and federal governments; international organizations; private sector businesses; nonprofit organizations; colleges and universities; elementary and secondary schools; think tanks; the military; newspapers and magazines; law firms; financial institutions; public relations firms; and the travel industry. They also find careers as foreign service officers, policy analysts, international trade specialists, diplomats, United Nations staffers, lobbyists, intelligence specialists, translators/interpreters, US Customs officers, cultural liaisons, journalists, business managers, government or business consultants, ESL administrators/instructors, professors, teachers, travel/tourism promoters, military officers, and missionaries.

All program-level Admissions and Progression Requirements are in addition to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Admission Requirements .

Admission Requirements

Freshmen

See University Admission Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.0; students with GPA below 2.0 should consult with departmental advisor.

Transfers

See University Admission Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Transferable Credit Hours: 24

Currently Enrolled Students

Declaration of Major: Change of Major form accepted year-round. Orientation/advising session is required after declaration.

Degree Requirements

A Major in International Studies requires a minimum of 30 credit hours in courses approved for International Studies credit. Majors must also complete related work in foreign language and an international experience as stipulated in the core curriculum. Each student, in consultation with an advisor, will prepare a Plan of Study for completion of these requirements upon declaration of the major.

General Education Courses (31-32 credit hours)

For details on required courses, refer to the General Education Program . The Department of Global Studies offers a Global Social Science (INTL 1501 ) general education course, which is open to all students within and outside the department. INTL 1501 is required of all International Studies Majors and Minors.

Foreign Language Courses

Students are expected to demonstrate competency in a foreign language appropriate to their selected concentration by completing the equivalent of two courses at the 3000-level or above. Language courses at the 3000-level offered in English do not apply to the foreign language requirement.

Core Course (6 credit hours)

Concentration Courses (12 credit hours)

Foundation Concentration Course (3 credit hours)

Select one of the following:

INTL 2301 - Introduction to European Studies (3)

Elective Concentration Courses (9 credit hours)

Select four of the following:

Restricted Elective Courses (9 credit hours)

Select three elective courses outside of the above selected concentration.

INTL XXXX - International Studies Elective (3)
INTL XXXX - International Studies Elective (3)
INTL XXXX - International Studies Elective (3)

Seminar Course (3 credit hours)

INTL 4601 - International Studies Seminar (3)

Unrestricted Elective Courses

As needed to complete the credit hours required for graduation.

International Experience

Students are required to complete an international experience related to the area studies concentration they have selected. This may be fulfilled through participation in a formal education abroad program or through foreign- based work, service, or internship activities. This experience must be specified and approved by an advisor. Academic credit hours earned may be applied to the requirements of the major. A U.S.-based experience of an international nature or prior international experience may be considered in certain circumstances, subject to the approval of an advisor.

Second Majors

Students pursuing a second major may apply up to 9 credit hours from courses in that major toward requirements for the major in International Studies. Exceptions may be approved by an advisor upon consultation with the other program in question. Without exception, courses that are used to fulfill the foreign language requirement for International Studies cannot be used to fulfill other requirements for the major.

Degree Total = 120 Credit Hours

Progression Requirements

A GPA of 2.0 is required.

Honors Program

For details about the Honors Program in Global Studies, visit the program page .

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