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May 06, 2024
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University General Course Catalog 2015-2016 ARCHIVED CATALOG: LINKS AND CONTENT ARE OUT OF DATE. CHECK WITH YOUR ADVISOR.
International Affairs, B.A.
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Description
The major in International Affairs comprises an “expanded field of concentration” involving 33 units plus corequisites. Students who select this major may, under appropriate circumstances, use up to three courses from this major to simultaneously fulfill minor or second major requirements. Both capstones may be taken within the major if taught in different departments. The diversity of options within the major and stress placed upon study abroad experiences means that advisement should be sought prior to enrollment each semester.
Entering students should plan to take ECON 102 - Principles of Microeconomics and ECON 103 - Principles of Macroeconomics , and foreign language courses during their first two years. In some cases, introductory courses at the 200-level may be recommended in the second semester. International students should consider the 100-level survey courses in European and American history or politics as ways of improving their performance in the Core Humanities sequence and in other courses in the major which assume some familiarity with history, society and government in Europe and North America.
The courses comprising the International Affairs major provide extensive training in analysis, synthesis, writing and speaking in a public setting. They may lead toward a broad range of careers, depending upon interests, specializations within the major, and tools acquired such as language fluency. In many cases, an additional professional degree will be required to enter attractive careers. Optional internships may provide the experiential basis for choosing or rejecting careers.
The major in International Affairs consists of an 18-unit required component and a 15-unit emphasis. The latter may include a senior thesis supervised by an appropriate faculty member, with topic and supervisor approved by the program director. Area study options require an appropriate language.
Graduation Requirements
| Total Units |
120 |
| Cumulative GPA |
2.0 |
| University GPA |
2.0 |
| Major GPA |
2.0 |
| Residency Requirement |
30 Upper-Division Units at UNR |
| Major Residency Requirement |
15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR |
| Upper-Division Requirement |
42 Upper-Division Units |
| Half Program Units/4 Year Institution |
60 Units |
I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (36-45 units)
NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy”. A. English (3-8 units)
Refer to the “English” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. B. Mathematics (3-5 units)
Refer to the “Mathematics” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. C. Natural Sciences (6-8 units)
Refer to the “Natural Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. D. Social Sciences (3 units)
Refer to the “Social Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. E. Fine Arts (3 units)
Refer to the “Fine Arts” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. F. Core Humanities (9 units)
Refer to the “Core Humanities” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. G. Capstone Courses (6 units)
Refer to the “Capstone” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. H. Diversity (3 units)
Refer to the “Diversity” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. II. Additional College Requirements (6-20 units)
Units may vary depending on initial course placement in foreign language coursework. A. Foreign Language (0-14 units)
Successful completion of the foreign language requirement may be accomplished through one of four options:
- complete a fourth semester college course in a foreign language or in American Sign Language;
- demonstrate proficiency through placement examination or other means determined by the Department of World Languages and Literatures, including minimum CBAPE, SAT II, or IB scores;
- show transcript evidence of successful completion of four years of high school coursework in the same foreign language; or
- participate in a Studies Abroad program pre-approved by the college to meet the foreign language requirement.
B. College Breadth Requirement (6 units)
Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree in the college shall be required to take, within the College of Liberal Arts, two courses that are outside the departments in which they major or minor, and that exclude courses taken to fulfill Core Curriculum requirements. III. Major Requirements (33 units)
A. International Relations (3 units)
B. International Economic Institutions (3 units)
C. Culture, Geography and Ideas (6 units)
Contact your advisor for a list of approved courses. D. Research Tools (3 units)
E. Upper-Division Diplomacy (3 units)
F. Emphases (15 units)
Students must take all 15 credits in one of the following areas.
NOTE: Internship and thesis may also count toward the Emphasis.
Area Studies I: Asia
Area Studies II: Europe
Area Studies III: Latin America
Area Studies IV: Africa
Area Studies V: The Middle East
Diplomacy, Law and Organization
International Environmental Studies
International Political Economy IV. Minor Requirements (18-21 units)
Students must complete 18-21 units in a minor. The International Affairs program accepts any minor approved by the College of Liberal Arts. V. Electives (0-27 units)
Spring Semester (16 units)
Spring Semester (15 units)
- CH 202 - The Modern World (3 units)
- Foreign Language 212 (3 units)
- Minor (100-200 level) (3 units)
- College Breadth Requirement (3 units)
- Core Curriculum Diversity (100-200 level) (3 units)
Spring Semester (15 units)
- IA “Research Tools” Major Course (3 units)
- IA “Emphasis” Major Course (300-400 level) (3 units)
- IA “Emphasis” Major Course (300-400 level) (3 units)
- Minor (3 units)
- IA “International Economic Institutions” Major Course (3 units)
Fall Semester (15 units)
- IA “Emphasis” Major Course (300-400 level) (3 units)
- IA “Emphasis” Major Course (300-400 level) (3 units)
- Core Curriculum Capstone (3 units)
- Minor (300-400 level) (3 units)
- Minor (3 units)
Spring Semester (13 units)
- Core Curriculum Capstone (3 credits)
- Minor (300-400 level) (6 credits)
- General Electives (4 credits)
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