Required (3 Credits):
- INTL 200 - Introduction to International Studies Concepts and Methods or an approved substitute
Majors, minors, and students adding a Certificate in a second world area must consult with the Director of International Studies to choose an appropriate substitute course and complete an Exception Form.
Electives (9 Credits):
The remaining three courses must concentrate on one world area (Africa & Middle East, Asia, Europe, or Latin America). Two of the elective courses must be at the 300-level or higher.
- ANTH 360 - Aztec and Maya Archaeology
- FREN 331 - Masterpieces of Francophone Literature
- FREN 380 - Aspects De La Civilisation FranÇaise/Francophone*
- FREN 400 - Seminar: Advanced Studies in French Language and Literature*
- FREN 490 - Selected Topics in French*
- GEOG 308 - Geography of Latin America
- GEOG 450 - Geography-Geology Field Studies*
- HIST 349 - History of Latin America
- HIST 360 - History of Mexico
- HIST 366 - History of Brazil
- HIST 444 - History of Women in Latin America
- HONR 388 - Honors Service-Learning Seminar: Reach Out
- INTL 252 - Costa Rica: Politics, Economy, & Society
- INTL 286 - Selected Topics in International Studies Latin American & Caribbean Studies
- INTL 386 - Selected Topics in International Studies Latin American & Caribbean Studies
- INTL 396 - International Studies Internship - Latin American & Caribbean Studies
- POLI 347 - Applied Diplomacy
- POLI 348 - Applied Diplomacy
- SPAN 150 - Hispanic Civilization and Culture
- SPAN 204 - Ideas and Cultures from the Spanish-Speaking World
- SPAN 330 - Spanish for the Professions
- SPAN 361 - Masterpieces of Spanish-American Literature
- SPAN 400 - Seminar: Advanced Studies in Spanish Language and Literature
No courses may be double-counted between Certificate and the International Studies major or minor, or a second Certificate in another world area. A complete list of approved courses is available on the International Studies website www.ship.edu/ism. Study abroad and advanced language study are strongly encouraged and may satisfy elective credit.
* = Requires an appropriate topic and an Exception Form signed by the Director of International Studies for approval.
