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Mar 30, 2023
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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
International Studies B.A.
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TOTAL DEGREE HOURS: 120
The major in International Studies enables students to undertake programs of study which emphasize: (a) preparation for careers in international activities, or (b) the study of particular international themes or topics, or (c) the study of particular regions or cultures. Each student develops a course of study designed to fulfill his or her career and educational goals in consultation with the International Studies advisor.
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University Admissions
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State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites
Students desiring to transfer to USF should complete an A.A. degree at a Florida College System institution. If students transfer with fewer than 60 semester hours of acceptable credit, the students must meet the University’s entering freshman requirements including ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, and course requirements. Transfer students are also required to comply with the immunization, foreign language, and continuous enrollment policies of the university.
There are no State Mandated Common Prerequisites for this program.
Major Core (18 Credit Hours)
The major consists of a minimum of 36 credit hours. At least 27 of these credit hours (nine courses) must be from the International Studies Program offerings.
Major Electives (18 Credit Hours)
The additional 18 credit hours must include at least three elective courses (9 credit hours) from within the International Studies discipline offered in the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies; the remaining 9 credit hours can be selected from courses offered from other departments which are approved by the major advisor as having adequate international or cross-cultural content. Please see the International Studies advisor for a full list of courses to meet the INT elective requirements.
With the approval of the major advisor, credits earned in INR 4900 and INR 4910 may be used to augment or substitute for the foregoing requirements.
Students must pass a 2000-level foreign language course (that is, at least one semester of foreign language study beyond the first year introductory courses), or complete one year of study of a non-Western language. Students who are bilingual or who are already conversationally fluent or who can translate with facility from a foreign language text are exempt from the above course requirement, but the INT faculty may require demonstration of proficiency.
Students are encouraged, but not required, to engage in study abroad programs, a large number of which have been approved by the USF Education Abroad Department. Credits earned in such programs apply toward graduation and many also apply to the International Studies major. A limited number of internships in the Tampa Bay area are available to provide students with real-world experience while earning credits in the major. Also, USF is affiliated with The Washington Center, an internship program in the nation’s Capital.
GPA Requirements
Major GPA (All USF courses which are applied to major requirements): 2.0
General Education GPA (All USF courses which are applied to General Education requirements): 2.0
USF GPA: 2.0
Overall GPA 2.0
Grading Requirements
C- or better to meet major course requirements unless specified elsewhere. Will vary by area.
Note: Some USF courses have higher grade criteria to meet prerequisite knowledge necessary for progression into higher level courses.
Residency Requirement
Department Major Academic Residency Requirement - At least 21 hours of the major coursework must be completed at USF.
College of Arts & Sciences Major Academic Residency Requirement - 50% of major must be completed at USF
USF Academic Residency Requirement - 30 of the last 60 hours earned must be from USF
Research Opportunities
Undergraduate students in any degree program are able to participate in undergraduate research. Several options exist to show mentored undergraduate research activity on a student’s official transcript. Those who wish to enroll in an undergraduate research course should consult with their academic advisor to understand how the credit will apply towards the degree requirements. If no credit is needed, students may be eligible to enroll in the 0-credit IDS 4914 course. This course will not impact degree credits or GPA but will show on an official transcript and document the experience. The Office of Undergraduate Research is able to assist with further inquiries.
Internship Opportunities
The School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies encourages students majoring in International Studies to complete an internship as part of their undergraduate degree program. While an internship is not required for the degree, it does provide the student with valuable, real world experience that can assist the student in preparation for a career after finishing the International Studies degree. The School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies allows up to 6 credits of paid or unpaid internship with an appropriate international focus to count as an INT elective. In order to qualify for credit, the internship does need to be approved by the International Studies Internship faculty advisor. Additionally, in order to earn credit for the internship, students will be required to register for INR 4943 - Internship in International Studies and complete all requirements for this course in order to earn credit. For more information, please visit https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/school-of-interdisciplinary-global-studies/index.aspx.
4 Year Plan of Study - International Studies B.A.
NOTES:
Potential Entry Level Job Titles:
- Foreign Service Official / Diplomat
- International Relations Specialist
- Intelligence Agent
- Humanitarian Relief Worker
- Foreign Correspondent/Journalist
Potential Entry Level Salary Range:
$30,000 - $45,000
Semester 1 (Fall)
Total Credit Hours: 12
Semester 2 (Spring)
Total Credit Hours: 12
Semester 3 (Summer)
Total Credit Hours: 6
Semester 4 (Fall)
Total Credit Hours: 16
Semester 5 (Spring)
- ✳️ Foreign Language II Credit(s): 4
- Major Elective Credit(s): 3
- Upper-level Elective Credit(s): 3
- TGEC - Creative Thinking Credit(s): 3
- Upper Level INT Area Study Credit(s): 3
Total Credit Hours: 16
Semester 6 (Summer)
- Upper-level Elective Credit(s): 3
Total Credit Hours: 3
Semester 7 (Fall)
Total Credit Hours: 15
Semester 8 (Spring)
Total Credit Hours: 15
Semester 10 (Fall)
Total Credit Hours: 12
Semester 11 (Spring)
- General Elective Credit(s): 3
- General Elective Credit(s): 3
- General Elective Credit(s): 3
- General Elective Credit(s): 3
- Apply for Graduation
- General Elective Credit(s): 1
Total Credit Hours: 13
2 Year Plan of Study - International Studies B.A.
NOTES:
Semester 1 (Fall)
- ✳️ INR 3011 - Globalization Credit(s): 3
- Upper Level INT Area Study Credit(s): 3
- ✳️Foreign Language I Credit(s): 4
- Upper-level General Elective Credit(s): 3
Total Credit Hours: 13
Semester 2 (Spring)
Total Credit Hours: 13
Semester 3 (Summer)
- Major Elective Credit(s): 3
- Upper-Level General Elective Credit(s): 3
Total Credit Hours: 6
Semester 4 (Fall)
Total Credit Hours: 15
Semester 5 (Spring)
- INR 4083 - Conflict in the World Credit(s): 3
- Major Upper-Level Elective Credit(s): 3
- Major Upper-Level Elective Credit(s): 3
- Upper-Level General Elective Credit(s): 3
- General Elective Credit(s): 1
- Apply for Graduation
Total Credit Hours: 13
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