INS_BA - International Studies
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About this Program
- College: Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Degree: Bachelor of Arts
- Concentrations: Africa | Asia | Europe | Latin America and Caribbean | Middle East
- Credits for Degree: 120
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To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college, and major requirements.
- African Studies Minor
- Asian Studies Minor
- European Union Studies Certificate
- European Union Studies Minor
- Health Disparities in Society Minor
- International Development and Humanitarian Assistance Minor
- International Relations Certificate
- Latin American Studies Certificate
- Latin American Studies Minor
- Nonprofit Organizational Leadership Minor
- Russian and East-European Area Studies Certificate
- Sustainability Studies Minor
About This Program
Students acquire proficiency in a modern foreign language, and knowledge of at least one major region of the world and significant global issues; are encouraged to experience living and studying abroad or working with an international organization focused on international issues; and conduct research on a global issue in conjunction with a senior research seminar, study abroad experience, or relevant internship or service-learning opportunity.
The major provides cross-cultural and interdisciplinary training that prepares students for graduate study or international careers as specialists in international relations, international development, communications and media, education, business, global health, sustainability, public affairs, government foreign service, export sales, and international research.
Requirments for the Major
Students are required to designate a region of the world on which to focus. This region then determines the courses appropriate for the major's primary requirements (Category A/Regional) as well as the major's foreign language requirement.
The major requires 36 credits of International Studies (INT) coursework and up to 20 credits of related coursework (intermediate language requirement). All courses must be completed with minimum grades of C. A minimum of 15 credits of Category A and/or B courses (outside Region/Global) must be completed at UF.
Required major Coursework
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| International Studies Core Courses | ||
| INS 2004 | International Studies Perspectives | 3 |
| INS 4930 | Senior Research Seminar in International Studies 1 | 3 |
| Category A (Regional) INT Major Electives | ||
| Approved 3000/4000-level INT social science, humanities or professional courses that focus on the region of the world selected by the student. | 12 | |
| Approved 1000 to 4000-level INT social science, humanities or professional courses that focus on the region of the world selected by the student | 3 | |
| Category B (Global/Outside Region) Major Electives | ||
| Approved 3000/4000-level INT social science, humanities, or professional courses that focus on regions of the world other than the student’s regional focus and/or focus on global issues. | ||
These 9 credits of 3000/4000-level Category B courses will be accepted toward the CLAS 3000-level elective requirement. INT majors still will need to take 9 additional credits of 3000-level electives from courses NOT approved for any INT category. | ||
| Approved 1000 to 4000-level INT social science, humanities, or professional courses that focus on regions of the world other than the student’s regional focus and/or focus on global issues. | 6 | |
| Total Major Credits | 36 | |
| Related Coursework | ||
| Four semesters minimum of a single modern foreign language or demonstrated proficiency equivalent to completion of the intermediate level. The language for which proficiency is demonstrated must be logically linked to the selected primary region of focus (Category A) | 0-20 | |
| Total Related Credits | 0-20 | |
| Total Credits | 36-56 | |
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With prior approval, students may substitute:
Study abroad with a research project; internship or work experience abroad with a research project; international studies research poster with presentation; international studies-related service learning with a research project; or independent study course with a research project. Students pursuing any of these alternatives must still register for 3 credits of coursework to replace INS 4930. All research papers will be graded by a common grading rubric. S/U grades are acceptable for these alternatives to INS 4930 with prior approval and successful completion of the research project
Region Focus
The links below determine the region courses appropriate for Category A and Category B requirements as well as the region's foreign language requirement.