Education
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nternational Programs (IP) seeks to be
a creative catalyst to help OSU become
a premier international university,
with its education, research, and
service mission reflecting the
interdependence of nations and peoples
and the increasingly international focus of
Oregon’s economy.
IP is composed of five integrated and
supportive units: International Student
and Faculty Services (ISFS), International
Education and Outreach (IEO), OUS
International Programs (OUS), English
Language Institute (ELI), and the Administrative Services Unit.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
AND FACULTY SERVICES (ISFS)
Valerie Rosenberg, Director
International Student and Faculty Services
(ISFS) provides a wide range of programs
and services for international students and
scholars on the OSU campus. It also offers
assistance to OSU departments hiring
international faculty. At present there are
approximately 900 students and 470
scholars from more than 80 countries at
Oregon State University. ISFS also sponsors
educational and cultural programs for the
university and Corvallis community.
ISFS provides special assistance to
international students. The staff offers an
orientation program for new students;
provides liaison with university, community, and international sponsors; advises on
immigration and other governmental
regulations, medical insurance coverage,
cultural, and personal matters; helps with
financial certifications for the transfer of
funds from other countries; administers
scholarship and loan funds; and advises on
the university’s policy of conditional
admission related to language proficiency.
The office conducts workshops of interest
to international students on such issues as
practical training and re-entry, and serves
as a resource for the community and the
university on cross-cultural awareness and
concerns.
ISFS also provides leadership for a wide
variety of cross-cultural activities to enrich
the experience of international students
and scholars on campus and in the
community. Among the cooperating
organizations are Crossroads International
(a community organization), West
International Hall (an OSU residence hall
for international and U.S. students), and
the International Students of Oregon State
University (ISOSU—a student organization). Crossroads International provides
three-day home visits for new international
students, Friendship Home contacts,
conversation partners, and the Crossroads
Conversation School. In addition, the
International Cultural Service Program
(ICSP) provides tuition remission scholarships to a select number of international
students who provide cultural and
educational service in the mid-Willamette
Valley area. These “cultural ambassadors”
visit classes, clubs, service organizations,
churches, nursing homes, and businesses
to share information about their countries and cultures.
INTERNATIONAL
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
Joe Hoff, Interim Director
International Education and Outreach
(IEO) is responsible for administering
OSU study abroad programs and the
International Degree program. IEO also
provides outreach to OSU colleges,
departments and faculty related to a
range of international activities.
OREGON UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS AND
GLOBAL INTERNSHIPS, IE3
Paul Primak, Director
In addition to furthering the international agenda for OSU, International
Programs helps to fulfill OSU’s mission as
a land grant university by providing
structure and support to the Oregon
University System’s International
Exchange Programs and Global Internships Program, IE3. These programs, open
to students from all Oregon university
campuses, provide unique study and
professional development opportunities
through institutional relationships that
promote academic and cultural understanding, economic opportunities, and
professional experience in an international context. OUS International
Programs and Global Internships are
housed at Oregon State University and
offered in cooperation with each of
Oregon’s public universities.
INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIPS
The IE3 Global Internships program,
sponsored by the Oregon University
System, enables OSU students in all
majors to complete a full-time internship
related to their career goals in an
international setting. IE3 interns gain
professional work experience while
developing cross-cultural skills and, in
many cases, foreign language abilities
relevant to their field of study.
Internships can vary in length, usually
three to six months, and in type of
organization, from nonprofit groups to
business to government agencies.
Placements are offered in health care,
conservation biology, business, education, politics, social work, communications, engineering, agriculture and
forestry. Internships are available in
Europe, Latin America, Africa, Oceania
and Asia.
Excellent opportunities exist for
students with strong foreign language
skills in addition to the many Englishspeaking internships offered by the
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444 Snell Hall
Oregon State
University
Corvallis, OR
97331-1642
541-737-3006
Website: http://
oregonstate.edu/
international/
E-mail:
Intl.Advisor@
oregonstate.edu
ADMINISTRATION
Becky Johnson
Vice Provost for
Academic Affairs
and International
Programs
rebecca.johnson@
oregonstate.edu
541-737-3006
Valerie
Rosenberg
Director, ISFS
valerie.rosenberg@
oregonstate.edu
541-737-3006
Joe Hoff
Interim Director
International
Education and
Outreach
joseph.hoff@
oregonstate.edu
541-737-3006
Paul Primak
Director
Oregon University
System International
Programs and
Internships
paul.primak@ous.edu
Renee Stowell
Head Advisor
International Degree
Program
International
Education and
Outreach
renee.stowell@
oregonstate.edu
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Oregon State University
program. Juniors, seniors and Master’s
level students are eligible to participate.
Full position descriptions for each
placement are available on the IE3
Global Internships website: http://
ie3global.oregonstate.edu/ie3/.
Austria, Vienna. Students of all majors
can study in Vienna for fall or winter
terms. Courses in literature, history,
politics, economics, art history, music,
psychology and German language are
offered. OVIE 188–588.
Denmark, Copenhagen. MBA or
undergraduate business or economics
majors or minors may spend a semester
or full year at the Copenhagen Business
School. A summer option is also
available. OCBS 188–588.
OVERSEAS STUDY AND
EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
OSU students may broaden their
education by taking part in study
abroad programs. All of the programs
listed below allow qualified students
from a wide variety of disciplines to
earn academic credit from Oregon State
University while pursuing their studies
abroad. Not only do students earn OSU
credit, but also they can apply their
financial aid to help cover the costs.
More information about the following programs can be obtained in
International Education and Outreach
(IEO), Snell Hall, 541-737-3006.
Austria, Vienna. College of Business
students may earn their International
Business option by studying fall term at
Vienna University of Economics and
Business Administration.
OVUE 188–588.
Denmark, Lyngby. Upper-level engineering or science students can study for a
semester or a year at the Danish
Technical University. ODTU 188–588.
Argentina, Rosario. Students of all
majors with at least one term of collegelevel Spanish may study in Rosario.
OROS 188–588.
Australia, Bathurst or Wagga Wagga.
Students of all majors may study for a
semester or year at Charles Sturt
University and choose between three
sites. OCSU 188–588.
Australia, Canberra. Students majoring
in forestry and natural resources may
study for a year at the Australian
National University. OANU 188–588.
Australia, Melbourne. Students of all
majors can study at Deakin University
in Melbourne for a semester or full year.
Students can choose from a full range
of university courses, with strong
options for engineering, exercise and
sports science, and fisheries and wildlife.
ODEA 188–588.
Australia, Sydney. Undergraduate
business majors can spend a semester or
a year at the University of Technology
in Sydney. OUTS 188–588.
Australia, Sydney. Exercise and sport
science majors may study for a semester
or a year at the University of Sydney.
OSYD 188–588.
Australia, Sydney. Students of all majors
may study for a semester or a year at
Macquarie University in Sydney.
OUMA 188–588.
Australia, Townsville. James Cook
University offers a diverse curriculum
with special offerings in the biological
sciences. Students may participate for a
semester or full academic year.
OJCU 188–588.
Botswana, Gaborone. Students of all
majors may study at the University of
Botswana. Academic emphases include
business, education, engineering and
technology, environmental sciences,
humanities and social sciences.
OBOT 188–588.
Bulgaria, Blagoevgrad. Students may
take liberal arts courses at the American
University in Bulgaria. All courses are
taught in English. OBUL 188–588.
Canada, Nanaimo. Students majoring in
fisheries and wildlife may study for a
semester or a full year at Malaspina
University College in British Columbia.
OMAL 188–588.
Canada, Vancouver. Students of all
majors can spend a semester or a year at
the University of British Columbia.
OUBC 188–588.
Chile, Chillán. Students can complete
their second year of Spanish language
study by taking courses at the
Universidad del Bío-Bío during fall
term. OBIO 188–588.
China, Beijing. The program at Central
University for Nationalities combines
intensive language study with courses
on Chinese minority cultures. A 10-day
study tour to several minority regions is
included. Students can choose a fall
term, spring semester (winter/spring
terms) or yearlong option. Internships
may be available during spring semester.
OCUN 188–588.
China, Hong Kong. College of Business
students can study on this fall term
program at the City University of Hong
Kong. OCHK 188–588.
Czech Republic, Brno. College of Business
students can study in this fall term
program at Mendel University.
OMEN 188–588.
Denmark, Aarhus. College of Business
students may satisfy the requirements of
the International Business option by
studying fall term in Aarhus, Denmark.
Each year, approximately 20 students
are exchanged. OAAR 188–588.
Ecuador, Galapagos Islands. Students
may study ecology and evolutionary
biology for a semester on the island of
San Cristobal in the Galapagos Islands.
Courses are taught in English, but some
Spanish is needed for daily living.
OUSF 188–588.
Ecuador, Quito. Students may study at
the Universidad San Francisco de Quito,
or the Catholic University of Ecuador
Quito, for the fall term, spring semester
(winter/spring terms), or for the full
academic year. Students live with a host
family while studying language and
culture. Regular university courses may
be taken, depending on Spanish
language ability. A minimum of two
years of college-level Spanish is required.
OUSF 188–588 or OQUI 188–588.
Ecuador, Quito. (Summer) Students
interested in improving their Spanish
and learning more about the history
and culture of Ecuador may participate
in a five-week intensive study/travel
seminar in Quito during the summer.
OECU 188–588.
England, Brighton. Students from the
Colleges of Science, Engineering, and
Liberal Arts can spend a year at the
University of Sussex near Brighton,
England. OSUS 188–588.
England, Lancaster. College of Science
students may study for a year at the
University of Lancaster in England.
OLAN 188–588.
England, London. Students of all majors
may study fall, winter, or spring in
historic London. This term-long
program emphasizes the humanities and
social sciences. Field trips are integrated
into the academic work to provide a
balanced educational experience.
Students live with British families.
OLON 188–588.
England, London. Students in Design
and Human Environment may study on
the American InterContinental University program in London. Course work in
interior design, fashion and fashion
marketing is available. Program is
offered any term. OAIU 188–588.
International Education
England, Nottingham. Engineering and
science majors can spend a year at the
University of Nottingham and take
courses equivalent to OSU engineering
and science degree requirements while
experiencing Britain’s culture and
educational system. ONOT 188–588.
England, Sheffield. Sheffield offers
strong programs in liberal arts, sciences,
and engineering. Students of all majors
may study at the University of Sheffield
in England. OSHF 188–588.
Finland, Jyvaskyla. Exercise and Sport
Science students may spend a semester
or a year at the University of Jyvaskyla
that has an internationally respected
program in exercise and sport sciences.
Classes are taught in English.
OJYV 188–588.
France, Angers. Students of all majors
can study in Angers for fall term or
spring semester (winter/spring terms).
Summer study for one, two, or three
months is also possible. Courses in
language, humanities, and social
sciences are offered. OANG 188–588.
France, Lyon. Students of all majors may
study for a year in Lyon. Depending on
their language ability, students have the
opportunity either to study French
language and culture or take courses in
virtually every academic area offered at
OSU. A minimum of two years of
college-level French is required.
OLYO 188–588.
France, Poitiers. This one-year academic
program is for students of all majors
who have studied at least two years of
college-level French. Most students are
enrolled in the Institute for Foreigners at
the University of Poitiers, where they
study French language and literature.
Students with sufficient academic
preparation may enroll in regular
University of Poitiers classes.
OPOI 188–588.
Germany, Bad Mergentheim. College of
Business students can earn their
International Business option by
studying at the Bad Mergentheim
Business School. OBMB 188–588.
Germany, Baden-Württemberg. Students
from all majors may study for a semester
or year at any one of the universities in
the state of Baden-Württemberg,
including Freiburg, Heidelberg,
Hohenheim, Karlsruhe, Konstanz,
Mannheim, Stuttgart, Tübingen, or
Ulm. Applicants must have had at least
two years of college-level German before
beginning their studies in Germany. An
option for students with one year of
German is also available. OBWU 188–588.
Germany, Tübingen. A 16-week intensive
German language program is available
to qualified students of any major who
have completed two terms of first-year,
college-level German. Students who
complete the language intensive
program can earn up to 21 credits in
German language and culture.
OSIP 188–588.
Ghana, Accra. Students of all majors can
study in western Africa at the University
of Ghana, located near the capital city
of Accra. A wide range of courses is
available in this fall or winter/spring
program. OGHA 188–588.
Greece, Athens. Students of all majors
can study in Athens during fall or spring
terms. Students will study beginning
Greek language. All other courses are
taught in English and are designed to
take advantage of Athens’ rich historical
and cultural resources. OATH 188–588.
Ireland, Dublin. A five-week summer
program in Dublin is open to all majors.
Courses focus on Irish studies and
include excursions to sites in and
around Dublin. Students live with host
families. ODUB 188–588.
Italy, Florence. Art majors may spend
either fall or spring semester at the
Studio Art Centers International in
Florence. OSAC 188–588.
Italy, Macerata. Overseas studies, NCSA
Program in Macerata, Italy.
OMAC 188–588.
Italy, Rome. Students of all majors can
participate in this four-week summer
program focusing on art history and
Italian language and culture. Previous
knowledge of Italian is not required.
OROM 188–588.
Italy, Siena. Students of all majors can
spend fall, winter, or spring term in Italy
taking courses in Italian language,
humanities, and social sciences. Excursions to cities such as Florence, Pisa, and
Rome are included. OSIE 188–588.
Japan, Tokyo. At Waseda University in
Tokyo, students have an opportunity to
study the history, culture, language, and
economic conditions of Japan while
living with a Japanese family. Instruction is in English. One year of collegelevel Japanese is required.
OWAS 188–588.
Japan, Tokyo. Aoyama Gakuin
University’s School of International
Politics, Economics, and Business is the
center of this program that integrates
American and Japanese students.
Instruction is in English. At least one
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OAGU 188–588.
Japan, Tokyo. Toyo University in Tokyo,
Japan. OTOY 188–588.
Korea, Daegu. Students in chemical
engineering may study courses in their
major in addition to language and
culture at Yeungnam University. Many
courses taught in English are available.
OYEU 188–588.
Korea, Seoul. The programs in Korea
take advantage of the international
divisions of the two universities, Yonsei
and Ewha, where students enroll in
language courses and study Asian
history, economics, and culture in English.
There is no language prerequisite.
OEWH 188–588 and OYON 188–588.
Mexico, Cuernavaca, Guadalajara,
Monterrey or Queretaro. This program at
the Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios
Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) offers
students opportunities to study Spanish
and take classes with Mexican students.
Participants reside in dormitories with
Mexican roommates or with host
families. A minimum of two years of
college-level Spanish is required.
OTEC 188–588.
Mexico, Morelia. This interdisciplinary
program focuses on issues of migration
between Mexico and the U.S. Open to
all majors. No previous Spanish
language study required.
OMOR 188–588.
Mexico, Puebla. Students in any major
can study at the Universidad de las
Américas for a semester or a full year.
Courses in social sciences, humanities
and the sciences are available in
addition to language and culture
courses. Two years of college-level
Spanish are required, three years are
preferred. OUDL 188–588.
Netherlands/Germany/Spain. This
exchange program is open to undergraduate or graduate students with an
interest in gerontology. Study in one of
three locations: the Vrije Universiteit
Amsterdam, the Netherlands; University
of Heidelberg, Germany; or University
of Salamanca, Spain. OGRO 188–588.
New Zealand, Auckland. Students in
biology and/or environmental science
can study for a year at the University of
Auckland. OAUC 188–588.
New Zealand, Canterbury. Through the
New Zealand exchange program,
juniors and seniors in agriculture or
forest recreation may study at Lincoln
University (February–December).
ONZC 188–588.
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New Zealand, Christchurch. University of
Canterbury in Christchurch.
OCBY 188–588.
Norway, Kristiansand. Business majors
may satisfy the requirements of the
International Business option by
studying fall term in Norway. Classes are
taught in English. OAGD 188–588.
Russia, Moscow, Yaroslavl, Voronezh.
Students of any major may study for
fall term, winter and spring terms, or for
a full year in Moscow, Irkutsk, Yaroslavl,
or Voronezh. Academic program
includes intensive Russian language and
area studies. A minimum of one year of
college-level Russian is required. A
summer term option in Moscow is also
available. OMID 188–588 and
ORUS 188–588.
Sweden, Lund. Business majors may
satisfy the requirements of the International Business option by studying at
the University of Lund. Fall or spring
semester programs are available. Courses
are taught in English. OLUN 188–588.
Taiwan, Taipei. Students in Human
Development and Family Studies may
study at Fu-Jen University during winter
and summer terms. Courses are taught
in English. Other majors may be
considered as space allows.
OFJU 188–588.
Thailand, Bangkok. Business majors may
satisfy the requirements of the International Business option by spending fall
or spring semester at Chulalongkorn
University in Bangkok. Courses are
taught in English. OCHU 188–588.
South Africa, Pretoria. Students of all
majors can study for a semester or a year
at the University of Pretoria. Courses are
available in agriculture, social studies,
health sciences, engineering and
education. OPRE 188–588.
Thailand, Chiang Mai. Students can
study in Chiang Mai for a semester or
full year at Payap University. Participants take courses in English in a variety
of subject areas while studying Thai
language. OPAY 188–588.
South Africa, Stellenbosch. Students in
forestry and natural resources can study
for a year at the University of
Stellenbosch, located just outside of
Cape Town. OSTE 188–588.
Tunisia, Tunis. Students of all majors
may spend fall term in Tunis studying
intensive French or Arabic language.
Additional courses are offered in
environmental studies, gender studies,
and Mediterranean and Tunisian
culture. A minimum of one year collegelevel French or Arabic is required prior
to the start of the program.
OTUN 188–588.
Spain, Oviedo. Students with one year or
more of college-level Spanish can study
language and culture in Oviedo for fall
term or spring semester. Students live
with Spanish families. Summer study for
one, two, or three months is also
available. OOVD 188–588.
Spain, Santander. Students of all majors
can spend spring or fall term in
Santander studying intensive Spanish
language and culture. To participate,
students must have completed SPAN
212 or above. Students live with Spanish
families. OCAN 188–588.
Spain, Santander. Students of all majors
may study for a full year at the
Universidad de Cantabria. Three years
of college-level Spanish are required.
OCAN 188–588.
Spain, Segovia. Students with two years
or more of college-level Spanish can
study language and culture in Segovia
for fall term or spring semester. Students
live with Spanish families. A six-week
summer session is also available.
OSEG 188–588.
Wales, Bangor. Science students can
spend a year studying at the University
of Wales in northern Wales.
OBAN 188–588.
SHORT TERM STUDY
ABROAD PROGRAMS
OSU serves as an enrolling institution
for American Universities International
Programs (AUIP). AUIP offers shortterm, academic study abroad programs
that focus on the culture and natural
environments of the host countries
visited. Summer term programs are
available in Australia, New Zealand and
Fiji. A fall term program in Antarctica
combines online course work with a
two-week study tour to Antarctica in
late December/early January. Students
are enrolled at OSU in INTL 499:
Sustaining Human Societies and
Natural Environments (credit varies).
INTERNATIONAL DEGREE
International Education and Outreach
444 Snell Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-1642
541-737-3006
Website: http://oregonstate.edu/
international/degree
ADMINISTRATION
Joseph Hoff, Interim Director
International Education and Outreach
Academic Coordinator
International Degree Program
joseph.hoff@oregonstate.edu
Renee Stowell, Head Advisor
International Degree Program
International Education and Outreach
renee.stowell@oregonstate.edu
Undergraduate Major
International Studies (BA)
The International Degree is Oregon
State University’s unique dual degree
program. It allows any interested
undergraduate student the opportunity
to explore the international dimensions
of any primary major. International
Degree students complete Advanced
Proficiency in a Second Language, Four
additional Baccalaureate Core Courses
in International Studies, an International Experience, and a Senior Thesis.
As an International Degree participant, you will earn two degrees. The
first degree, the primary degree, will be
your chosen major in any department
on campus. The International Degree,
or concurrent degree, will be in International Studies in your primary degree
department.
For example, if your primary degree is
a BS in Environmental Science, then the
International Degree would be a BA in
International Studies in Environmental
Science.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS TO
THE INTERNATIONAL DEGREE
PROGRAM
1. A minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA
after completing at least 32 credits of
college-level courses and good
standing within your department,
college and the University. The dean
of your college may give you special
consideration if you fall below this
minimum. See the International
Degree Office for more information
about this process.
2. Proficiency in a foreign language
equivalent to that attained by the end
of a second-year language sequence
at OSU*. This may be met in one of
the following ways:
International Education
• Successful completion of four or
more years of consecutive study of
the same foreign language at the
high school level preceding admission to Oregon State University;
• Completion of the AP College
Board test in a foreign language
with a score of 4 or 5;
• Completion of the third term of a
second-year foreign language
sequence at OSU or at another
accredited university with a GPA of
3.0 or better. This course must
constitute a minimum of 4 quarter
or 3 semester credits.
• Completion of one term of a thirdyear foreign language course
(i.e., any course designated 311, 312
or 313) at OSU or another accredited university with a GPA of 3.0 or
better. This course must constitute a
minimum of 3 quarter or 2 semester
credits.
• An international student whose
native language is not English who
wishes to use English to satisfy the
foreign language entrance requirement will have satisfied the requirement upon admission to OSU.
3. Meet any additional requirements
established by your major department
or college.
Special Notes about Admission
If you change majors after admission to
the International Degree Program, you
will have to reapply for admission to
the International Degree Program in
your new department.
If you are pursuing two degrees
besides the International Degree, you
only need to apply for the International
Degree in one department. The choice
of departments is up to you, but you
should consult your advisors before
determining where to apply.
*You may be admitted to the
program as a pre-International Degree
student if you meet all the requirements
listed above except for the two-year
language requirement.
GENERAL INTERNATIONAL
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
You must successfully complete all
departmental, college, and institutional
requirements for your primary degree.
You must also complete a minimum
of 32 credits in residence beyond the
minimum 180 to 204 credits required for
most primary degrees. Courses taken
through an OSU-sponsored program
abroad are considered in-residence
credits. Depending on the level of
previous foreign language study and
experience abroad, you could take
anywhere from a minimum of 32
additional credits to a maximum range
of 70+ additional credits to complete
the degree.
Additional International Degree
requirements may be established for
your primary degree, so check with your
major advisor or the International
Degree Contact in your department to
make sure that you know what they are
and that you are able to complete them.
When you meet with your advisor, have
a transcript in hand.
As is currently true for all degrees,
your academic dean will verify that you
have completed the International
Degree requirements. The graduation
audit will be done along with and in the
same fashion as for your primary degree
by your major department. Confirmation of the International Degree will be
appropriately noted on your transcripts,
and you will receive separate diplomas.
SPECIFIC INTERNATIONAL
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
You must demonstrate advanced level
achievement or proficiency in a foreign
language in one of the approved ways.
Typically, this requirement is met by
completing the third term of a fourthyear language sequence at OSU.
Students must take language courses for
letter grades and earn a cumulative
GPA of 3.0. Exceptions may be considered only by petition (see International
Degree office for details). To find out
about additional ways to demonstrate
advanced proficiency, contact the
International Degree office.
You must successfully complete a
minimum of four courses selected from
the baccalaureate core curriculum, with
the approval of your departmental
International Degree advisor. These
courses are in addition to the
university’s baccalaureate core requirements. The International Degree course
requirements from the baccalaureate
core are as follows:
• One course selected from the Western
Culture category (3–4 credits);
• Two courses selected from the
Cultural Diversity category
(6–8 credits);
• One course selected from the Western
Culture, Cultural Diversity, or
Contemporary Global issues categories (3–4 credits). Note: Not all four
courses may focus on the same
culture or language. For example, you
cannot take all four of the additional
baccalaureate core courses focusing
on Spanish speaking countries/
peoples.
• To see the entire baccalaureate core list
go to http://catalog.oregonstate.edu/
BCC.aspx.
The third requirement of the degree is to
spend a minimum of 10 weeks overseas
engaged in a study abroad program, an
international internship or an international research project.
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The final requirement for the degree is
to prepare a rigorous and integrative
senior thesis, which demonstrates a
fundamental and comprehensive
understanding of global issues and of
the international dimensions of your
primary degree. Requirements for the
Senior Thesis include successful completion of INTL 407, Seminar: International
Issues: Introduction to Thesis, for 1 credit,
3 to 6 credits of 403 (Thesis) in your
department, and a thesis log, or journal,
of your thesis-writing experience.
GRADUATION LANGUAGE
REQUIREMENTS
Students must demonstrate advanced
level achievement or proficiency in a
single foreign language in one of the
following ways:
• Completion of a fourth-year foreign
language sequence (designated 411,
412, 413) at OSU with a minimum
3.00 GPA cumulative in all foreign
language courses. Courses must be
taken for a letter grade and may not
be graded S/U.
• Completion of a fourth-year foreign
language sequence at another
accredited university with a minimum
3.00 GPA, in a program in which the
combined third-year and fourth-year
language courses constitute a
minimum of 18 quarter or 12 semester
credits.
• Completion of a minimum of 9
quarter (6 semester) credits with a
minimum 3.00 GPA, at Oregon State
University or another accredited
university, of any 400-level course
work (in any discipline) taught in a
foreign language, if approved by the
student’s primary degree department.
• Demonstration of end of fourth-year
level proficiency in a foreign language
by successful completion of an
achievement test administered by the
Department of Foreign Languages
and Literatures at OSU.
• Demonstration of fourth-year level
proficiency in a foreign language as
evidenced by an oral proficiency test
administered by a certified foreign
language proficiency tester that is
approved by the OSU Department of
Foreign Languages and Literatures.
• For languages not offered at OSU, the
requirement may also be completed
by a minimum of nine-month
residency (study, research, work), after
fulfilling the foreign language
entrance requirement, in a country in
which the language is spoken.
• Completion of a minimum of one
term international internship using
target language after completion of
third-year language sequence (311,
312, 313) at OSU with a cumulative
GPA of 3.0 or above.
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EXPERIENCE ABROAD
Students must spend a minimum of
10 weeks in another country where the
language used to meet the International
Degree requirement is spoken and be
engaged in one of the following:
• A study-abroad program offered by
OSU, another university, or a
program designed by the student.
Programs administered by other
universities or those designed by
students must be approved by the
International Degree Program and the
student’s primary department.
Currently OSU has university-sponsored programs in over 30 countries.
• An international internship or work
program that receives academic credit,
such as the IE3Global Internship
Program offered by OSU.
• A pre-approved research project
abroad.
• Previous international experience,
such as the Peace Corps, approved by
the primary academic department and
the International Degree Program.
SENIOR THESIS
The final requirement for the degree is
to prepare a rigorous and integrative
senior thesis that demonstrates a
fundamental and comprehensive
understanding of global issues and of
the international dimensions of your
primary degree. This thesis places your
academic discipline in an international
context, often in a comparative fashion.
Because it fulfills the Writing Intensive
Course requirement for the International Degree, it will involve multiple
drafts and revisions. The final product
will represent polished, formal writing,
in a format appropriate to your
academic field.
Dual thesis requirements: You may
write one thesis to meet the International Degree requirement and the thesis
requirement in your department. If you
will complete a senior thesis to meet
another academic requirement in your
primary degree, it is important to
consult with academic advisors in your
major as well as in the International
Degree office.
• Example: If you are in the University
Honors College, you will work with
both the Honors College and the
International Degree office to ensure
that you fulfill both sets of requirements.
Thesis proposal: A copy of the thesis
proposal form will be on file in the
International Degree Program office.
The topic will evolve as you work, and
may change substantially, but identifying an appropriate advisor and
developing a proposal form are crucial
steps in your progress toward completion of the thesis requirement of the
International Degree. If your thesis ideas
change significantly, it is important to
file a revised proposal with the ID
Program office.
Thesis credit: Before graduating, you
will spend two to three terms working
on the thesis and will receive credits
through your major department. You
will register for a minimum of 3 thesis
credits under the department prefix
appropriate to your major (403), with
your thesis advisor as the professor of
record. These credits may be distributed
over multiple terms, and you may
receive an incomplete for the credits
taken during the earlier term(s) until
you have finished your thesis work. You
will register for these credits during the
year you plan to complete your thesis
work, as incomplete grades should be
removed within 12 months. Please note
that credits for which you receive an
incomplete do not count toward credits
satisfactorily completed during that
term. If you receive financial aid, you
should plan ahead to ensure that this
does not affect your aid eligibility.
Example: If you are a sociology major,
you would register for a minimum of
3 credits of SOC 403. If you are a
mathematics major, you would register
for MTH 403. Some departments
already have a thesis course listed in the
Schedule of Classes, but other departments may ask the registration schedule
desk to set up a CRN for that course
number during the term(s) for which
you wish to register for thesis credit.
These credits may be graded or pass/
no pass. If you and your advisor agree
that the scope of your thesis warrants
additional credit, and your college and
department’s policies allow it, you may
register for additional credits. The
suggested maximum is 6 credits.
Colleges, departments, or advisors
may elect to set different requirements
for thesis credits that meet the needs of
their programs. In this case, the
requirements or preferences of the
college/department take precedence over
general International Degree
requirements.
Requirements for the
senior thesis include:
Thesis class: As a part of your program,
you will enroll in the 1-credit class
INTL 407, Seminar: International Issues:
Introduction to Thesis, offered on a
pass/no pass grading basis. The course is
offered twice a year during fall and
winter terms. It is designed to help you
define and focus your areas of interest,
get an overview of research methods,
develop your thesis ideas, identify a
suitable advisor in your major department who will assist you throughout
the process, complete a thesis proposal
form, and develop a realistic and
effective timetable for completion.
During this course, you will receive a
copy of the guide, Preparing a Senior
Thesis, and an Advisor Information
Sheet, which will help you and your
advisor as you work on your thesis.
Note: if you are also a student in the
University Honors College, you may
enroll in either the UHC thesis class or
the ID Program’s thesis class.
Thesis log: The log is a notebook or
journal that chronologically records
progress, frustrations, setbacks, plans,
and attempts. It is valuable to begin
keeping a log to record ideas that
interest you as soon as possible, even if
you do not yet have specific thesis ideas.
As your ideas become more focused, the
log will reflect this. Typical entries might
include notes, questions, “what-if”
discussions, sketches, crude charts, minievaluations, plans for the next day or
week, and tentative or partial calculations, especially in mathematical or
scientific projects. When you receive
feedback from your thesis advisor,
record the information in your log, label
it as “feedback,” and describe in brief
paragraphs how you assimilated the
evaluation into your project.
The log is another component in
meeting the WIC requirement for the
International Degree, and should be a
minimum of 8–10 typewritten pages
(or the equivalent).
Final thesis: This represents polished,
formal writing. Theses average 30–50
pages, but to ensure fulfillment of the
WIC requirement, even a thesis with a
nonverbal component such as art,
music, or photography must include a
minimum of 8–10 pages of formal
writing and place the thesis in the
appropriate historical/cultural context
by incorporating and documenting
outside sources.
• Example: A graphic arts student
who interned in Russia compared
contemporary posters in the U.S. and
Russia, and displayed examples. He also
wrote an analysis of his findings.
Presentation: When your thesis is
complete, you will make a public
presentation of your work. The format
may vary depending on your topic and
your own preferences, but you will
present your thesis to a group including
your advisor, other interested faculty in
your department, representatives of the
International Degree program, and
other guests whom you may want to
invite.
Final copies of the log and thesis must
be turned in to your major department
and the International Degree Office two
weeks prior to the date that grades are
due for graduating seniors for the term
you plan to graduate. This is usually a
week before finals week.
International Education
ADDITIONAL COLLEGE AND
DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
Business
The college has set the following
additional requirements for earning an
International Degree in Business.
Students must complete the International Business option.
Foreign Languages and Literatures
To earn the International Degree you
must complete the second foreign
language required of a language major
through the fourth-year level. You must
also spend two 10-week periods abroad,
one in each of the countries where the
two languages you are studying are
spoken. For example, if you are a
German major and have decided to take
Russian as your second foreign language, you must complete the 400-level
Russian course and study abroad in
both Germany and Russia.
Additionally, you may not complete
major/minor requirements without
taking upper-division courses in the
OSU Foreign Languages Department
even if you complete the hour requirements abroad.
SCHOLARSHIPS
In support of the overseas learning
experience, the International Degree
Program has funds available to assist
students traveling abroad and to assist
with costs associated with research for
your thesis. These are awarded on a
competitive basis. Please talk to the
International Degree office for more
information.
COURSES
INTL 199. SUSTAINING HUMAN SOCIETIES AND
NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS (1-13).
INTL 299. SUSTAINING HUMAN SOCIETIES AND
NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS (1-13).
INTL 399. SUSTAINING HUMAN SOCIETIES AND
NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS (1-13).
INTL 405. PROJECTS: INTERNATIONAL
PROJECTS (1-16). Projects of an international
nature. OTHER PREREQS: Must be arranged with
instructor prior to registration.
INTL 407. SEMINAR: INTERNATIONAL ISSUES
(1-16). Advanced study of selected topics related
to a variety of international issues.
INTL 410. INTERNSHIP: INTERNATIONAL
INTERNSHIPS AND SEMINAR (1-12). Internships
and seminars for students working abroad or
working on an international project. OTHER
PREREQS: Must be arranged with instructor prior
to registration.
INTL 499. SUSTAINING HUMAN SOCIETIES AND
NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS (1-13) .
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