Course Selection Guidebook [pdf] - College of William and Mary

Course Selection Guidebook – Fall 2011For more information, please contact the Charles Center at (757) 221-2460.International RelationsInternational Relations (INRL) is an interdisciplinary major that involves the study of economic,historic, and political relations among nation-states. The curriculum also addresses the interactionsbetween states, markets, and non-state actors (such as international organizations, nongovernmentalorganizations, and multi-national corporations). The major in InternationalRelations is distinct from William and Mary’s Global Studies Program which focuses on theculture, history, languages, literatures, politics and religions of major world regions. GlobalStudies is profiled earlier in this document. Additional information about courses and facultyadvising in International Relations is available at the program’s website:http://www.wm.edu/as/internationalrelations/index.php.Suggested first semester courses include:Economics 101MicroeconomicsEconomics 102MacroeconomicsGovernment 204Introduction to International PoliticsModern Languages: Either continue with advanced courses beyond the 202 level or begin asecond modern language at the 101 level.History:No prerequisite courses exist for upper-level History courses in theconcentration. However, Global History (History 192) is a core course inInternational Relations and is a prerequisite for INRL 300, which is also acore course of the major. Introductory survey courses on modern European,African, East Asian, Latin American, Middle Eastern, or Russian history arerecommended.There is no minor available in International Relations. Due to the extensive prerequisites andrequirements of the major, we strongly discourage students from pursuing a double major ifthey are interested in International Relations. The International Relations major is designed togive students an interdisciplinary education, thus eliminating the typical justification formultiple majors.Students are strongly encouraged to seek opportunities for study abroad that complement theirInternational Relations major. With prior approval, most courses taken abroad may be applied tomajor or other requirements.For more information about study abroad options, please contact the Reves Center forInternational Studies at (757) 221-3590 or visit their website at http://www.wm.edu/revescenter.Kinesiology & Health SciencesA Kinesiology major prepares students for graduate school, medical school and a variety ofoccupations. An emphasis on disease prevention and health promotion in society is openingopportunities in a variety of health related areas including physical therapy, occupational therapy,physician’s assistant, nurse practitioner, traditional and complementary medicine and nutrition.With the significant expansion of the fitness industry, there are many opportunities in ExercisePhysiology, Sport Psychology, Geriatric Fitness Education, Sports Communication, SportsAdministration, Sports Marketing, Sports Management, and Wellness.51