Total credit hours required in INTS: 55 minimum/60 maximum. All courses must be completed with a C- or better in order to count towards and satisfy requirements for the major.
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.
Foreign Language Requirement
The two-year foreign language proficiency requirement may be satisfied in one of two ways: (a) if a student successfully completes the intermediate sequence of courses in one foreign language at the University of Denver, or (b) if a student successfully tests-out of the intermediate level of a foreign language offered at DU, via the undergraduate placement exam (administered by the Department of Languages and Literatures). 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.
Study Abroad Requirement
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. Please refer to the Study Abroad section for more information.
Concentration Area Requirement
Students must choose at least one area of concentration and must successfully complete a minimum of three INTS 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:
- Culture, Society & International Politics
- Global Political Economy
- International Development, Gender & Health
- International Organizations, Law & Human Rights
- International Security & Conflict Resolution
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. Coursework from other departments is not eligible to be applied toward the INTS Major.
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 the Departmental Distinction sequence of courses.
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).
Minor or Second Major
Students pursuing a BA degree at the University of Denver must also declare a minor or a second major.
Optional Internships
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 for information.