Education
InternationalInternational
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
Degree and Education Abroad (IDEA), 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 DEGREE AND
EDUCATION ABROAD (IDEA)
Joe Hoff, Director
International Degree and Education
Abroad (IDEA) is responsible for administering OSU study abroad programs and
the International Degree program.
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 Degree and Education Abroad (IDEA),
Snell Hall, 541-737-3006.
Academic Programs International
(API). Overseas study in various countries. OAPI 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.
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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
Valerie
Rosenberg
Director
ISFS
valerie.rosenberg@
oregonstate.edu
737-3006
Joe Hoff
Director
International Degree
and Education
Abroad
joseph.hoff@
oregonstate.edu
737-3006
Paul Primak
Director
Oregon University
System International
Programs and Global
Internships, IE3
paul.primak@ous.edu
737-3006
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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.
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.
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, Lyngby. Upper-level engineering or science students can study
for a semester or a year at the Danish
Technical University. ODTU 188–588.
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.
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.
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE). Overseas
studies in various countries. OCIE
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.
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 collegelevel 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 firstyear, college-level German. Students who
complete the language intensive program
can earn up to 21 credits in German language and culture. OSIP 188–588.
International Education
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.
Institute for Study Abroad-Butler
University (IFSA-Butler). Overseas
study in various countries. OIFS 188–588.
International Internships. International internships, locations vary by
internship. OINT 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.
Ireland, Dublin. Students of all majors
may spend five weeks during the summer
in Dublin studying Irish literature and
history. Students live with Irish families.
ODUB 188–588.
Japan, Akita. In addition to Japanese
language studies, Akita International
University has in-depth programs in
global business, international studies, as
well as Japanese and East Asian studies
(OUS). OAKI 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 college-level
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 year of college-level
Japanese is required. 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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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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 collegelevel Russian is required. A summer
term option in Moscow is also available.
OMID 188–588 and ORUS 188–588.
School for International Training
(SIT). Overseas studies in various countries. OSIT 188–588.
School for Field Studies (SFS). Overseas studies in various countries. OSFS
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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 college-level
French or Arabic is required prior to the
start of the program. OTUN 188–588.
Wales, Bangor. Science students can
spend a year studying at Bangor University 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 short-term,
academic study abroad programs that
focus on the culture and natural environments of the host countries visited.
Summer term programs are available in
Australia, 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 399, 499,
599: Sustaining Human Societies and
Natural Environments (credit varies).
STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS
International Degree and Education
Abroad (IDEA) offers limited scholarships
to support students studying abroad.
Please see the Scholarships section for
more information.
INTERNATIONAL DEGREE
International Degree and Education
Abroad
444 Snell Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-1642
541-737-3006
Website: http://oregonstate.edu/
internationaldegree/
ADMINISTRATION
Joseph Hoff, Director,
International Degree and Education Abroad
Director, International Degree Program
joseph.hoff@oregonstate.edu
Renee Stowell, Head Advisor,
International Degree Program
International Degree Education Abroad
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:
ƒ 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;
ƒ Completion of the AP College
Board test in a foreign language
with a score of 4 or 5;
ƒ 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.
ƒ Completion of one term of a
third-year 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.
ƒ 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.
International Education
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
1. 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 fourth-year
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.
2. 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:
ƒ One course selected from the
Western Culture category
(3–4 credits);
ƒ Two courses selected from the
Cultural Diversity category
(6–8 credits);
ƒ 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.
ƒ To see the entire baccalaureate
core list go to http://catalog.
oregonstate.edu/BCC.aspx.
3. The third requirement of the
degree is to spend a minimum of
10 weeks in a country where your
International Degree language is
spoken and be engaged in a study
abroad program, an international
internship or an international
research project.
4. 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 fourthyear 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),
•
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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.
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 universitysponsored programs in over 70
countries.
• An international internship or work
program that receives academic
credit, such as the IE3 Global
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.
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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, mini-evaluations,
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.
ADDITIONAL COLLEGE
AND DEPARTMENTAL
REQUIREMENTS
Foreign Language Majors
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.
College of Forestry Majors
As part of the four additional baccalaureate core courses required for the International Degree, you must take
FE/FOR 456, *International Forestry (3).
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.
OREGON UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
AND GLOBAL INTERNSHIPS, IE3
Paul Primak, Director
444 Snell Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-1642
541-737-3006
E-mail: paul.primak@ous.edu
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
International Education
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 crosscultural 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 English-speaking
internships offered by the 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.ous.edu/.
COURSES
INTL 199 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
INTL 299 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
INTL 399 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
INTL 405 PROJECTS: INTERNATIONAL
PROJECTS (1-16). Projects of an international
nature. 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.
PREREQS: Must be arranged with instructor prior
to registration.
INTL 499 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
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