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International Studies
Option to Liberal Arts, (AA.IGS)
The A. A. program in International Studies provides a
course of study for those students interested in understanding
the political, social, economic and cultural
elements present in the contemporary world. This
transfer program provides strong liberal arts foundation
with an international focus. This program provides a
curriculum that examines international relations from an
historical background, the influence of language and
literature and geography on cultures, and the significance
of different religions and develops fluency in a foreign
language in a cross-cultural context. The International
Studies prepares students for transfer to four-year colleges
to prepare for such fields as Foreign Service, international
relations, international business, international aid and
development, international news analysis and communication.
Students interested in careers in law, communications,
government, language translation and education
will benefit from this program.
Graduates of this program should be able to:
Write at a more sophisticated level.
Analyze a variety of issues and present objective surveys
of public debates on these issues.
Explain the ramifications of legal and governmental
decisions.
Demonstrate ethical judgments about matters of
public information.
Use various criticized perspectives to analyze
non-fiction texts.
Translate complex information into easily understood
prose;
Students planning to transfer after graduation should
consult the catalog of the college where they intend to
complete their studies.
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General Education Courses † Credits
Written & Oral Communications 9
Mathematics 3
Natural Science 7-8
Technology 3
Social Science (SOC 101, PSY 101 or ANT 102) 6
Arts & Humanities (Foreign Language 6 cr.) 9
History (HIS 104 required) 6
Diversity (REL 205 required) 3
Total 46-47
† See General Education Requirements on page 40.
Program Courses Credits
LIT 211 Masterpieces of World Literature II 3
POL 103 Comparative Politics 3
POL 250 International Relations 3
Foreign Language 3
Internship or Study Abroad experience 3
Total 15
Elective (PSY 259 recommended) 3
Total Required for Degree 64
117