International Studies
Issues and challenges are opportunities to transform the world. Our International Studies program emboldens you with the education and skills to navigate and influence global policy, 改善第三世界国家的状况, or teach internationally. It's a broad education, full of new experiences, 所以你可以发现你的激情，成为改变的力量.
Our graduates work at AmeriCorps VISTA, are Fulbright recipients and educators, and pursuing graduate degrees and PhDs.
Ambrose Advantages
- Blend national and global economies with political policies to become part of global change
- One-on-one mentorships with our experienced faculty who hold real-world expertise
- Hands-on learning opportunities through internships, study abroad, and Peace Corp Prep programs
国际研究是一个广泛的领域, but here, 你的教育是专门为你的个人目标而设的. 着手制定包括课程在内的学习计划, projects, 以及让你兴奋和激励的海外经历. Our faculty will help you gain a greater awareness of your place and power in our rapidly-changing world.
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You'll take courses in Social Sciences, Humanities, Languages, International Studies, Communication, and Theology. 你们的教授来自不同的系, 包括政治学, Business, History, Art, Philosophy, and English.
Cultural immersion is essential to your education, so it's required to Study Abroad 建立你的国际事务知识和语言技能. You will do more than witness a new culture; you will become a member of the community and share their challenges and joy. It's an authentic and dauntless experience and one of the best ways to discover the role you want to play in the world.
On campus, begin addressing global challenges now by joining the SAU chapter of Model United Nations (see below). Or, explore cultures and traditions at local festivals, events, lectures, and presentations.
包括迪尔在内的国际公司 & Company, HON, and Ralston Purina, are headquartered in the Quad Cities. 南澳大学商学院和 Career Center have long-standing relationships with these companies and more, 这给了你很多实习的机会, network, and launch your career.
You've heard people say it before: "College will be the greatest time of your life!" With Study Abroad, you can add even more to your college years.
You can study in another country in a semester-long or short-term study abroad program (with a few offered during spring and winterim breaks). No matter the duration, these trips deepen your professional education while earning credit toward graduation.
There are also opportunities through an exchange program, an overseas internship, or volunteering. The limits for Study Abroad are only ones you set for yourself! SAU学生在意大利学习, Costa Rica, Australia, Korea, United Kingdom, Spain, Ecuador, Japan, Germany, Peru, Cyprus, Croatia, Belize, Canada, Chile, and more.
SAU students returning from their Study Abroad locations talk about their time away as life-changing – personally, emotionally, culturally, and academically.
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Join the SAU chapter of Model UN, a unique opportunity to address global challenges and change the world in which we live. Then, participate with your peers at the annual Model United Nations (MUN) conference at which various United Nations simulate key activities. You get to explore a wide range of current global issues including international conflicts, terrorism, nuclear weapons, HIV/AIDS, human rights, population, poverty, and trade.
通过参加学生活动来扩大你的世界观, 大学及正规买球平台有哪些活动, lectures, and discussions on topics that touch lives here and across the world.
在多元文化周期间了解并支持多样性.
During the annual 可以买滚球的正规平台为社会正义工作会议, you can meet internationally recognized leaders, such as Native American activist Winona LaDuke, 平等司法倡议的创始人布莱恩·史蒂文森说, and author Sheryl WuDunn.
If service is included in your future plans, we one of few universities in Iowa offering Peace Corps Prep, a program that can make you a stronger candidate for volunteer positions within the Peace Corps or other service programs. You'll gain skills and a cultural worldview that employers value and best of all, 大多数学生可以获得证书-颁发的 Peace Corps -不需要额外的课程. Peace Corps Prep is a competitive edge that sets you apart and broadens your opportunities, 无论你选择哪条路. Click here 了解更多或与您的指导老师交谈.
International Studies majors can pursue careers in international law, foreign affairs, defense, intelligence, diplomacy, international business, journalism/communication, 政府间组织和非政府组织, language, education, and policy.
更棒的是:你可以选修任何专业或辅修 marketing to political science to further specialize your skills and expand your job opportunities. 我们帮助您设计您的教育目标. Contact us today.
- Laura Meloy '23: 保加利亚的埃塔富布赖特基金.
- Amelia Seys '23: 客户关怀顾问，动物家庭兽医护理中心，IA.
- Patrick Barron '22: 美国陆军少尉.S. Marine Corps.
- Kylee Colvin '21: Administrative Specialist, Marine Corps Air Station, Camp Pendleton, CA.
- Hugh Lugg '21: 韩国保利英语学院英语教师.
- Patrick Redmond '19: 内布拉斯加州宽带部副主任. of Transportation.
- Delina Tesfamichael '19: 表格和记录分析员，华盛顿州.
- Beth Ann Koustas '19: 选举专家，伊利诺伊州.
Degree Requirements
Required:
PSCI 130 Global Issues
WI-IS 400/PSCI 400国际研究顶点
Language Requirement: Must have completed 3 years of foreign language in high school or complete two semesters (six credits) of foreign language at SAU
国际事务/全球公民社会，6学分
选择两门课程(至少一门300级):
+PSCI 230全球恐怖主义
+PSCI 309国际政治
美国外交政策
+PSCI 316国际法
+PSCI 353 Internship
+WGS 201 Women's Studies
国际艺术与文化，6学分
选择两门课程(至少一门300级):
+AH 353俄罗斯艺术史
+IS 101世界文化
+IS 210/+310国际研究专题
+MUS 115文化音乐
+ 315学分音乐与社会正义
+SOC 210文化人类学
+SOC 340种族和民族
+SPAN 314西班牙文化研究入门
西班牙语电影入门
SPAN 335拉丁/x美国漫画
SPAN 360西班牙文学和文化主题
+THEO 250比较宗教入门
+THEO 276大屠杀电影
+WI-THEO 321解放神学家
+WGS 320妇女和爱尔兰电影
国际传播与商务，6学分
Choose two:
全球通信
跨文化商业
MKTG 349国际营销
经济学331国际经济学
Emphasis Area, 6 credits
Choose two courses (at least one must be 300-level) from one of the following areas:
Europe:
+ENGL 202英国文学
+HIST 210大西洋系统
+HIST 211 Asia
HIST 214
+HIST 217 Modern Europe
越南战争
历史347欧洲革命
+PSCI 319比较政治学
+SPAN 314西班牙文化研究入门
+SPAN 316西班牙电影研究入门
Latin America:
+HIST 213 Latin America
全球化、民主与人权
西班牙文化研究入门
西班牙电影研究入门
+WGS 210美国拉丁文学与文化
+WGS 315拉丁美洲妇女问题
东亚，非洲或中东:
全球化、民主与人权
联系IS主任进行个性化计划
Study Abroad
An approved Study Abroad experience of one semester or an approved shorter-term study abroad experience of one to six weeks is required.
If a student is unable to fulfill the study abroad requirement, 由IS主任批准, 学生可以选择以下课程之一:PSCI 306, PSCI 353 Internship, or the 和平队预备证书项目.
This is the suggested plan of study to graduate in four years with a degree in International Studies. This plan assumes the student has not completed three years of foreign language in high school.
Year One
| Fall | Credit | Spring | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Communication | 3 | Foreign Language 101 | 3 |
| Information Literacy | 1 | 天主教的知识传统 | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | KIN 149 | 1 |
| GenEd Humanities I | 3 | KIN 206 OR 200 | 1 |
| PSCI 130 Global Issues | 3 | PSCI 313 International Law (or PSCI 230, 306, 309, 353; WGS201) | 3 |
| nss101:新生研讨会 | 1 | International Arts** | 3 |
| Total Credits | 14 | Total Credits | 14 |
Year Two
| Fall | Credit | Spring | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Arts | 3 | Humanities | 3 |
| Foreign Language 102 | 3 | 天主教的知识传统 | 3 |
| 天主教的知识传统 | 3 | PSCI 319比较政治学 | 3 |
| PSCI 230 (or PSCI 306, 309, 313, 353; WGS 201 | 3 | Int'l Comm. and Commerce: COMM 340; INTL 322, 372, 374, 377 | 3 |
| PSCI 313 | 3 | 国际艺术(至少选择一门在300级):AH 353, ENGL 221;307; 309; 344; OR Intl Culture (choose at least one at the 300-level): IS 101; IS 204; IS 210/310; MUS 115; SOC 210, 340; THEO 250; 345 (100-level THEO prerequisite); WGS 320 | 3 |
| IS 103国际经验 | 1 | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | Total Credits | 16 |
Year Three
| Fall | Credit | Spring | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study Abroad (Take courses in Foreign Languages to Demonstrate Proficiency in Your Area of Emphasis) | 15 | Natural Science | 4 |
| 天主教的知识传统 | 3 | ||
| Electives | 9 | ||
| *Emphasis Area | 3 | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | Total Credits | 16 |
Year Four
| Fall | Credit | Spring | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 天主教的知识传统 | 3 | IS 400 Senior Capstone | 3 |
| 3 Electives | 9 | 3 Electives | 9 |
| Emphasis Area* | 3 | ^HIST 337 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | Total Credits | 15 |
*Europe: ENGL 310; HIST 337, 343; PSCI 319; SPAN 314, 316. Latin America: SPAN 314, 316; WGS 315, 210. Asia, Africa, The Middle East (Individualized courses of study 由IS主任批准).
^Requires HIST 100 or 200 level; SPAN 316 requires SPAN 311, 313 prerequisites
**(至少选择一个300级):AH 353, ENGL 221;307; 309; 344; OR Intl Culture (choose at least one at the 300-level): IS101; IS 204; IS 210/310; MUS 115; SOC 210, 340; THEO 250; 345 (100-level THEO prerequisite); WGS 320
Required:
PSCI 130/IS 210全球议题，3学分
国际事务/全球公民社会，3学分
国际艺术与文化，3学分
国际传播与商务，3学分
Any discipline or area of emphasis in the IS curriculum, 3 credits
Contact
Duk Kim，博士，项目总监
International Studies
Folwell Center
518 W. Locust St.
Davenport, IA 52803
563-333-6169
KimDuk@tareasgratis.com