International Affairs, B.A.
The Core Curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking skills and introduce students to basic domains of thinking that transcend disciplines. The Core applies to all majors. Information on specific classes in the Core can be found at https://www.marshall.edu/gened/.
Major
The Core Curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking skills and introduce students to basic domains of thinking that transcend disciplines. The Core applies to all majors. Information on specific classes in the Core can be found at https://www.marshall.edu/gened/.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Core 1: Critcal Thinking | ||
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| MTH 121 | Concepts and Applications (CT) | 3 |
| HST 103 | The World Since 1850 (CT) | 3 |
| Core 2 | ||
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| CMM 103 | Fund Speech-Communication | 3 |
| MTH 121 | Concepts and Applications (CT) | 3 |
| Core II Natural/Physical Science | 4 | |
| Core II Humanities | 3 | |
| HST 103 | The World Since 1850 (CT) (Core II Social Science) (I) | 3 |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Additional University Requirements | ||
| Writing Intensive (COLA Literature) | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive (COLA Literature) | 3 | |
| HST 103 | The World Since 1850 (CT) (Multicultural/International) | 3 |
| INT 499 | Senior Seminar (Capstone) | 3 |
| College-Specific | ||
| Foreign Language 101 | 3 | |
| Foreign Language 102 | 3 | |
| Foreign Language 203 or MC, I or GLC Course | 3 | |
| Foreign Language 204 or MC, I or GLC Course | 3 | |
| COLA Humanities | 3 | |
| COLA Humanities | 3 | |
| COLA Humanities | 3 | |
| COLA Social Science | 3 | |
| COLA Social Science | 3 | |
| COLA Natural/Physical Science | 4 | |
| PSC 209 | Fund Internatl Relations (CT) (COLA International) | 3 |
| Major-Specific | ||
| Geography Elective - See options below | ||
| HST 103 | The World Since 1850 (CT) (I) | 3 |
| History Elective | 6 | |
| The student will concentrate on a single foreign language. A minimum of six hours beyond the 204 level is required, including at least one conversation and/or composition course of the following: | 6 | |
| Intro to FRN Comp & Conv | ||
| Advanced Grammar, Conv, Comp. and Advanced Grammar & Conv & Comp | ||
| Japanese Conversation | ||
| Intro to SPN Conversation I and Intro To SPN Conversation II | ||
| PSC 207 | Comparative Politics (CT) | 3 |
| PSC 209 | Fund Internatl Relations (CT) | 3 |
| PSC 406 | International Relations | 3 |
| PSC 412 | International Political Econ | 3 |
| Political Science Elective - See options below | 3 | |
| International Affairs Elective - See options below | 6 | |
| INT 499 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
Major Information
- The total number of free electives will depend on the amount of double and triple counting of requirements.
- See course attributes each semester for courses that meet multiple requirements.
- Questions about requirements should be directed to the College of Liberal Arts (304-696-2350). Core II and COLA requirements may not be double counted.
- Forty-eight credit hours (sixteen 3-hour courses) must be at the 300/400 level.
- Students must earn a C or better in ENG 201 Advanced Composition and all foreign language courses.
- Minimum of 120 hours to graduate.
- The student will concentrate on a single foreign language. A minimum of six hours beyond the 204 level is required, including at least one conversation and/or composition course (FRN 305/306, GER 315/316, JPN 307, SPN 305/306).
- HST Elective may be met by taking six hours from the following: HST 206, 208, 223, 265, 231, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 311, 313, 361, 378, 392, 404, 405, 423, 425, 426, 428, 430, 434, 435, 436, 439, 442, 445, 446, 449, or 458.
- PSC Elective may be met by taking one of the following: PSC 403, 405, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 415, 416, 420, 422, 423, 424, 428, 429, 431, 434, 444, 04 478.
- IA Electives (choose 6 additional hours) ANT 201, ANT 440, ANT 441, ANT 465, ANT 468, ECN 408, ECN 420, ECN 421, ECN 460, PSC 403, PSC 405, PSC 407, PSC 408, PSC 409, PSC 410, PSC 411, PSC 415, PSC 416, PSC 420, PSC 422, PSC 423, PSC 424, PSC 428, PSC 429, PSC 431, PSC 434, PSC 444, PSC 478, HST 206, HST 208, HST 223, HST 231, HST 265, HST 301, HST 302, HST 303, HST 304, HST 305, HST 306, HST 307, HST 311, HST 313, HST 361, HST 378, HST 392, HST 404, HST 405, HST 423, HST 425, HST 426, HST 428, HST 430, HST 434, HST 435, HST 436, HST 439, HST 442, HST 445, HST 446, HST 449, HST 458, GEO 100, GEO 222, GEO 317, GEO 404, GEO 406, GEO 408, GEO 422.
- GEO Elective may be met by taking one of the following: GEO 100, GEO 222, GEO 317, GEO 404, GEO 406, GEO 408, or GEO 422.
Four Year Plan
International Relations is an interdisciplinary undergraduate major focusing on the changing political, economic and cultural relations within the international system of the modern era. The program explores how global, regional, and domestic factors influence relations between actors on the world stage. Students are equipped with both the foundational skills and specific knowledge necessary to analyze the choices and challenges that arise in this arena.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| CMM 103 | Fund Speech-Communication | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| HST 103 | The World Since 1850 (CT) (Core II Social Science) (I) | 3 |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| UNI 100 | Freshman First Class | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| Core II Physical/Natural Science | 4 | |
| MTH 121 | Concepts and Applications (CT) | 3 |
| COLA Social Science | 3 | |
| Core II Humanities | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| PSC 207 | Comparative Politics (CT) (COLA Social Science) | 3 |
| Foreign Language 101 | 3 | |
| PSC 209 | Fund Internatl Relations (CT) (COLA International) | 3 |
| COLA Social Science | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Foreign Language 102 | 3 | |
| COLA Physical/Natural Science | 4 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| COLA Humanities | 3 | |
| COLA Multicultural | 3 | |
| Foreign Language 203 or MC, I or GLC Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| History Elective | 3 | |
| Foreign Language 204 or MC, I or GLC Course | 3 | |
| PSC Elective | 3 | |
| International Affairs Elective | 3 | |
| Geography Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| PSC 406 | International Relations | 3 |
| PSC 412 | International Political Econ | 3 |
| COLA Humanities | 3 | |
| Foreign Language above 204 | 3 | |
| International Affairs Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| INT 499 | Senior Seminar (Capstone) | 3 |
| Foreign Language above 204 | 3 | |
| COLA Humanities | 3 | |
| HST History Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |