THE INTERNATIONAL STUDIES MAJOR

Total credit hours required in INTS: 55 minimum/60 maximum. All courses must be completed with a C- or better in order to count toward the major.

1. Required International Studies Core. Three courses: INTS 1500 - Contemporary Issues in the Global Economy; INTS 1700 - Introduction to International Politics; and INTS 2975 - 21st Century Global Governance.

2. Foreign Language Requirement. Students must take the equivalent of 2 years in one foreign language, or satisfy the two-year proficiency by placing out of the language requirement via the DU language placement exam. This is not a credit bearing requirement and may require additional coursework beyond the required INTS curriculum. For further information regarding foreign languages at the University of Denver, please visit the Department of Languages and Literatures website at http://www.du.edu/langlit/.

3. Study Abroad. Students are required to study abroad and are limited to transferring and applying a maximum of 15 quarter credit hours toward the INTS major. Courses must be pre-approved by the BA Program office prior to the start of the study abroad program. In the event that approved courses exceed the total maximum credit allowed for transfer, credits may not be split or divided in order to apply towards the major.

4. Concentration Requirement. Students must choose at least one area of concentration and must successfully complete a minimum of three courses (15 credit hours) within that area. This allows students the opportunity to add depth to their studies and to develop an area of specialization within the field of international studies. Concentration areas include:

5. Electives. In addition to core courses, study abroad, and concentration courses, students must fulfill the remainder of the credit requirement with INTS courses of their choosing. Though these are structured as electives, students are free to choose a second concentration area in order to satisfy the credit requirement.

6. Methodologies: A methodology course at the undergraduate level is not required for International Studies majors, but is strongly encouraged.

NOTE: All Departmental Distinction and/or University Honors Program students are required to take a methodologies sequence (see below).

7. Departmental Distinction Program: Students in the University Honors Program and/or students who wish to graduate with Distinction in International Studies are required to complete INTS 3000 - Research Methodologies in International Studies (4 credits, taken in Spring Quarter of junior year), INTS 3001 - Research Design (4 credits, taken in Fall Quarter of senior year), and INTS 3990 - Honors Thesis (2 credits, taken in Winter Quarter of senior year and culminating in a written thesis prior to graduation).

8. Minor or Second Major: Students pursuing a BA degree at the University of Denver must also declare a minor or a second major.

9. Internship (optional): INTS majors are strongly encouraged to complete an internship. INTS 3980 - Internships in International Studies can be taken for 0-5 credits. If you have questions, please contact the BA Internship Coordinator at baints@du.edu for information.

For schedules and planning sheets, please see the BA Program in International Studies Portfolio Community site at portfolio.du.edu/baints.