International and Global Studies Courses (IGS)
GE Core denotes General Education Core credit;
GE Marker denotes General Education Marker credit;
CAR denotes College Additional Requirement credit.
Courses for Undergraduates
200 Introduction to International and Global Studies (3:3)
GE Marker:
GN
Required for majors and minors.
An interdisciplinary course introducing students to substantive concerns of International and Global Studies and the methods of investigation and transferable skills employed in it.
201 Introduction to International and Global Studies (3:3)
GE Marker:
GL
Required for majors and minors.
An interdisciplinary course introducing students to substantive concerns of International and Global Studies and the methods of investigation and transferable skills employed in it.
210 Introduction to Asian Studies (3:3)
An interdisciplinary course introducing students to the study of Asia as a region, along with the methods of investigation and transferable skills of a focused regional approach. (Alt Fall)
213 Introduction to Russian Studies (3:3)
An interdisciplinary course introducing students to substantive concerns of Russian Studies along with the methods of investigation and transferable skills employed in it. (Alt Fall)
223 Foundational Topics in International and Global Studies (3:3)
Pr. none other than those previously assigned to the department-based courses with which this course is cross-listed
May be repeated for credit when topic changes.
An intermediate-level course concentrating on foundational topics of international and/or global concern. The content of this course may grow out of issues explored in IGS 200 or 201. (Fall & Spring & Summer)
333 Selected Topics: International and Global Studies (3:3)
May be repeated for credit as topic changes.
An advanced-level course concentrating on specific topics of international and/or global concern. The content of this course may grow out of materials explored initially in IGS 200 or 201.
400 Capstone Seminar in International and Global Studies (3:3)
Pr. IGS 200 or 201 or equivalent
Required for majors who have completed at least 15 s.h. of IGS-qualified additional courses. Exceptions must be approved by the Director of IGS.
Interdisciplinary seminar for IGS majors involving advanced examinations of contemporary international and global issues and the production of a substantial capstone research project related to the student’s area of concentration.
493 Honors Work (3:3)
Pr. permission of instructor; permission of IGS director; minimum 3.30 GPA and 12 s.h. in the major
May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 s.h. if the topic of study changes
495 Individual Study (1–3)
Pr. IGS 200 or 201 or equivalent, or permission of IGS director
May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) semester hours.
Directed program of individual study or research. Available to qualified students in collaboration with a qualified instructor and/or the IGS director.
Please refer to The Graduate School Bulletin for graduate-level courses.