International Studies & University Studies
Many University Studies Requirements can be fulfilled while taking International Studies Requirements!
It’s called double (or triple or quadruple) dipping, and we encourage it.
The same is true if you are doing a Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster, a Minor, or Double Majoring.
Core Courses:
University Studies Requirement:
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FL: Foreign Languages
AIL: Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary
HPA: Historical & Philosophical Perspectives
SANW: Scientific Approaches to the Natural World
UHIB: Understanding Human Institutions & Behaviors
LDN: Living in our Diverse Nation
LGS: Living in a Global Society
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WI: Writing Intensive
IL: Information Literacy
EBC: Explorations Beyond the Classroom
C: Capstone
INT 105 (LGS, GD, I)
One geographical/environmental awareness course
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BIO 150 (SANW, LGS); EVS 195 (SANW, LGS, M); EVS
205 (SANW, LGS); GGY 140 (UHIB, LGS, CCS); GGY 180
(LDN); GGY 181 (LGS); or OCN 150 (SANW)
One political/economic awareness course:
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ECN 250 (UHIB; FST); INT 200 (HPA, LGS, WI, GD, HB);
PLS 111 (LGS) or PLS 220 (LGS)
One social/cultural awareness course:
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ANT 105 (UHIB, LGS, M); ANT 205 (UHIB); ENG 111
(AIL, LGS, WI); ENG 225 (AIL, LGS, WI); ENG 226 (AIL,
LGS, WI, GD); FNA 101 (AIL, GD); HST 103 (HPA, LGS);
HST 104 (HPA, LGS, GD); PAR 230 (HPA, LGS, ATC, GD,
JJP); or PAR 232 (HPA, LGS, GD)
The methods course:
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INT 300 (WI, IL)
International Experience:
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Study Abroad (EBC)
Capstone
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INT 490 (C, WI, IL)
Thematic Transdisciplinary Clusters:
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ATC: Ancient Thought & Culture
CCS: Climate Change & Society
FST: Foundations for Systems Thinking
GD: Global Diversity
HB: Human Behavior
I: Immigration
JJP: Judaism & the Jewish People
M: Modeling
Language Courses:
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☐ ARB; ☐ CHN; ☐ FRH; ☐ GER; ☐ JPN;
☐ PRT; ☐ RUS; ☐ SPN; ☐ other
101/120 (FL)
102 (FL)
201 (FL)
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Concentration Courses:
☐ Art & Literature; ☐ Globalization;
☐ Environment;
☐ Africa;
☐ Asia;
☐ Europe;
☐ Middle East;
☐ Latin America
15 hours, minimum of 12 at 300+ level; from at least two
different disciplines
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Double Majoring:
Because International Studies is an interdisciplinary
major, many of its courses are drawn from courses with
an international focus offered by other departments.
These courses make double majoring much easier.
Studying Abroad:
Gaining an international perspective requires that
students have some real international experience.
Although there are several way to achieve this
international experience, UNCW's Office of International
Programs offers a wide variety of exciting Study Abroad
and Exchange opportunities. UNCW offers more than 500
programs in over 50 countries. Go for a semester, or a
year, or even for a few weeks in the summer. You must
earn at least 3 credit hours abroad, so there is a program
that meets your academic requirements, budget, and
dreams.