Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma

University of Central Oklahoma
Program:
Major:
International Studies
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Graduate Catalog, 2012 - 2013
College: Liberal Arts
International Studies Program
The International Studies Program is not a depart mental
major which leads to a degree, but is an interdis ciplinary
program intended to complement a major, and can be taken
in conjunction with any degree program. It includes courses
having international content which are offered by various
departments, such as history, political science, geography,
foreign languages, economics, hu manities, business, education,
and others.
The International Studies Program is designed for students
who wish to learn about foreign countries and cultures, as well
as relations among nations. The pro gram is helpful to students
who wish to apply the skills learned in their master’s program
in a foreign setting, such as:
1. Business majors who want to work for companies having
international operations.
2. Education majors who wish to teach abroad.
3. Journalism majors who want to report on happen ings in
other countries.
4. Military science students who, as officers, may be given
major assignments or become involved in de fense planning.
5. Other majors who wish to broaden their knowledge to
include international affairs.
The Graduate International Studies Program con sists of
twelve hours of graduate courses with significant in ternational
content including two one-hour Interna tional Studies Program
workshops. The student must demonstrate a proficiency in
two United Nations approved languages.
Completion of the program is recognized on the student’s
transcript upon graduation by a statement indi cating the area
of specialization.
For further information, contact:
Dr. Jeffrey Plaks, Program Director
LAR Room 204A
Department of History and Geography
jplaks@uco.edu
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