International and Global Studies B.A./B.S.

Global Studies Track

The Global Studies track for our International and Global Studies major provides a global perspective and a deep understanding of major themes and events in global affairs. Under the guidance of expert faculty and advisors, students develop an understanding of world cultures, societies, media, and politics within the framework of globalization.

Requirements for Global Studies

Core Courses (8 credits)

Intl 201	Introduction to International Studies	4
Intl 202	The United States and the World	4

Core Course Elective (4 credits)

Choose one course from the following two options:

Intl 203	International Development Strategies	4
	or
Intl 204	Global Studies Perspectives	4

Global Studies Electives (32 credits)

Select eight courses (32 credits) from the approved list of Global Studies elective courses. At least four of these courses (16 credits) must have an INTL prefix.

Study Abroad courses can count towards Global Studies electives when approved through the Course Substitution process. See a faculty or pathway advisor for more details.

Upper Division Global Studies Elective list (8 credits)

Select two courses from the following list of upper division Global Studies electives. At least one course (4 credits) must have an INTL prefix:

Intl 407	Seminar	4
Intl 452/PS 452	The European Union	4
Intl 470	Intercultural Leadership and Change	4
Intl 471/Ling 471	Understanding the International Experience	4
Intl 490	Global Sustainable Development	4
PS 448	International Law	4
PS 454	International Political Economy	4
PS 455	Politics of Economic Reform in Emerging Market Countries	4
PS 477	Global Food Politics and Policy	4

Total Credit Hours: 52

All courses used to satisfy the departmental major requirements (and minor or certificate requirements), whether taken in the department or elsewhere, must be graded C- or above. Courses taken under the undifferentiated grading option (pass/no pass) will not be accepted toward fulfilling department major requirements.

International Development Studies Track

The International Development Studies track for our International and Global Studies major prepares students to understand the challenges that developing nations face to achieve improved living conditions for their inhabitants. In our courses, we emphasize how development is shaped by the intersections of politics, economy, social and political power, and culture at global, national, and regional levels. Our majors acquire a critical understanding of environmental vulnerabilities and socio-economic inequalities in the developing world, grounded in an appreciation of global history.

Requirements for International Development Studies

Core Courses (8 credits)

Intl 201	Introduction to International Studies	4
Intl 203	International Development Strategies	4

Core Course Elective (4 credits)

Intl 202	The United States and the World	4
	or
Intl 204	Global Studies Perspectives	4

International Development Studies Electives (32 credits)

Select eight courses (32 credits) from the approved list of International Development Studies electives. At least four of these courses (16 credits) must have an INTL prefix.

Intl 341U	Environment and Development in Latin America	4
Intl 343U	Commodity Chains in Latin America	4
Intl 349U/WS 349U	Gender and International Development	4
Intl 362U/Hst 362U	Amazon Rain Forest	4
Intl 364U	Modern Brazil	4
Intl 370U/Geog 370U	Global Migration	4
Intl 372U/BSt 372U	Post-colonial Studies of Africa	4
Intl 445/USP 445	Cities and Third World Development	3
Intl 490	Global Sustainable Development	4
PS 319U	Politics of the Environment	4
PS 340	The Politics of Global Development	4
PS 373	Violence, Rebellion, and Civil War	4
PS 455	Politics of Economic Reform in Emerging Market Countries	4
PS 477	Global Food Politics and Policy	4
BSt 467	African Development Issues	4
Ec 345	Marxist Political Economy	4
Ec 350U	Economics of Developing Countries	4
Ec 443/ESM 443	Global Environmental Economics	4
Ec 448	East Asian Economic Development	4
Ec 450	Economics of Development	4
Geog 346U	World Population and Food Supply	4
Geog 348U	Cultural and Political Ecology	4
USP 317U	Introduction to International Community Development	4

Upper Division International Development Elective list (8 credits)

Select two courses from the following list of upper division International Development Studies electives. At least one course (4 credits) must have an INTL prefix:

Intl 407	Seminar	4
Intl 470	Intercultural Leadership and Change	4
Intl 471/Ling 471	Understanding the International Experience	4
Intl 490	Global Sustainable Development	4
PS 448	International Law	4
PS 454	International Political Economy	4
PS 455	Politics of Economic Reform in Emerging Market Countries	4
PS 477	Global Food Politics and Policy	4

Total Credit Hours: 52

All courses used to satisfy the departmental major requirements (and minor or certificate requirements), whether taken in the department or elsewhere, must be graded C- or above. Courses taken under the undifferentiated grading option (pass/no pass) will not be accepted toward fulfilling department major requirements.

Asian Studies Track (Not accepting new students)

The Asian Studies track for our International and Global Studies major dives into the continent’s past, present, and future through the interdisciplinary study of political-economy, cultures and religions, communication and media, gender and sexuality, migration, development, and environmental change grounded in South, Southeast, and East Asia.
 

Requirements for Asian Studies

Core Courses (12 credits)

Intl 201	Introduction to International Studies	4
	or
Anth 103	Introduction to Social/Cultural Anthropology	4
	or
Geog 230	Environment and Society: Global Perspectives	4
	or
Geog 331U	Geography of Globalization	4
	or
Hst 106	Introduction to World History	4
	or
PS 103	State of the World	4
	or
PS 205	International Politics	4
Intl 202	The United States and the World	4
	or
PS 345	U.S. Foreign Policy: The Cold War and Beyond	4
	or
Soc 320U	Globalization	4
Intl 204	Global Studies Perspectives	4
	or
Anth 304	Identity and Society	4
	or
Anth 305	Culture and Power	4
	or
PS 442	Contemporary Theories of World Politics	4

Regional Focus (32 credits)

At least 32 upper-division credits from PSU courses focused on Asia. Students must consult with the faculty advisor for Asian Studies when choosing courses.

400-level Courses (8 credits)

Choose two 400-level Intl courses

Total Credit Hours: 52

All courses used to satisfy the departmental major requirements (and minor or certificate requirements), whether taken in the department or elsewhere, must be graded C- or above. Courses taken under the undifferentiated grading option (pass/no pass) will not be accepted toward fulfilling department major requirements.