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Bachelor of Arts in
International Studies
One of the most exciting areas of study and preparation offered at
Pepperdine is the International Studies major. This major provides insight
into pressing international, political, economic, and cultural questions,
while at the same time giving flexibility to those interested in particular
regions in the world. The International Management emphasis, for example,
examines international affairs from the perspective of those who anticipate
managing an enterprise in the globalized world. We also offer specializations
in international politics, international/intercultural communication,
international economics, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. We believe that
the International Studies major is one of the most viable ways to prepare
for the ever-increasing international opportunities at the beginning of
the 21st Century.
The total number of units required for the major will vary by
specialization. Please see each specialization
for exact course requirements.
Program Requirements
Building on the foundation of Seaver College's General Education requirements,
the INTS program consists of:
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Freshman Year Program
International Studies students should enroll in the regular
freshman program as outlined in the Seaver catalog,
taking SPE 180, ECON 200, POSC 104, and foreign languages as
part of the General Education (GE)
work. Students planning to study in Europe during their sophomore
year should complete as many of these courses as possible during
their freshman year.
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INTS Core Required Courses
For most of the specializations, three courses form the core
of the International Studies major: INTS 344, INTS 351, and INTS 514.
These courses provide students with an understanding of the economic,
cultural, and political factors that comprise the international environment.
In addition, students will be required to take an additional four unit
course from the other available specialization tracks. A complete list of
approved courses can be obtained from the student's advisor.
(Please consult the
Seaver
Academic Catalog for course description information.)
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Advanced Foreign Language Requirement
International Studies majors must establish competency in two
languages through the 252 level, or complete two upper-division
courses in one language (with prerequisite competencies).*
Students desiring to concentrate on one language may wish to
consider a double-major with the language and International Studies.
Students specializing in European Studies, for example, might double
major in German or French.
For students in the Asian Studies track, one of the two languages
must be an Asian language through the 252 level, or the student may
meet the advanced language requirement through two upper-division
courses in one Asian language (with prerequisite competencies).
*Satisfies general education requirement.
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Senior Seminar
The Senior Seminar (INTS 597) is the major capstone course that
integrates the student's studies in INTS.
This course brings together all of the concepts learned in the general
and specialization courses of the INTS
program.
| CourseID |
Course Description |
Units |
Term |
| INTS 597 |
Senior Seminar (PS, RM, WI) |
4 |
F,SP |
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Recommended Study
Study Abroad with International Programs
The International Studies major strongly encourages students to
study abroad through International Programs. The program is an
excellent way to gain overseas experience, and make rapid progress in
fulfilling the language requirement for the International Studies
major. Please visit the International Programs Web site or refer to your
Seaver catalog for more detailed information.
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Internship
Students are encouraged, but not required, to gain practical experience in some area
of international studies through an internship. Pepperdine's
Washington, DC Program offers study and internship opportunities in
the nation's capital. In addition to the federal government, a number
of international organizations are based or have major branches in
the city.
| CourseID |
Course Description |
Units |
Term |
| INTS 587 |
International Studies Internship |
1-4 |
F,SP |
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