The International Studies major emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to global issues and geographical regions of the world, and encourages an appreciation of other cultures. Courses provide analytical, critical thinking, normative and linguistic development. Specialization in Europe or developing countries is offered.

Core:
CORE 220 Global Issues
   (serves as a foundation and general introduction to the International Studies major but may not count for credit in the major since this course or its equivalent is required of all students)

INTS 220 Models of International Studies
HIST 202 The West in the World
RELG 210 Introduction to World Religions
POLS 250 Introduction to Comparative Politics
ECON203 Principles of Macroeconomics

Language Requirement
Six credit hours in a foreign language. For European languages, these six credit hours need to be at the 300 level or above. For East Asian languages, they need to be at the 200 level or above. This requirement may be fulfilled by taking courses at another university approved by Queens University of Charlotte or by the foreign residency.

Area Study
Every student should select a track of study consistent with his/her language study and interests, and take a minimum of 15 credit hours selected from the course offerings. Note that certain courses are required and some courses have prerequisites. Portions may be fulfilled by the foreign residency. European and Developing Countries Tracks are listed on the next page.

Residency
A student majoring in International Studies fulfills a residency requirement in a location appropriate to the chosen area of concentration. This residency should consist of a summer or semester abroad as approved by the International Studies Advisory Committee (ISAC). The ISAC assists majors in planning for the residency and must approve all proposed residency programs. The ISAC will consult with the student during the residency and, in consultation with the Registrar, will determine the academic credit to be transferred or awarded for the residency when the student returns. Academic credit earned in a foreign residency program may be used to satisfy other requirements in the major. A student may fulfill the residency requirement by participating in one of the following:
 
1.  Any extended language immersion program offered by Queens through the John Belk International Program Office. Current programs are four weeks in duration and offer intermediate and advanced courses in either Spanish or French. Students may elect to have additional weeks of language study for an additional supplement. The John Belk International Program Office can help students find immersion programs for other languages subject to the approval of the ISAC.

2. An international internship of no less than nine weeks.

3. A semester or year abroad at Hong Kong Baptist University.

4. A semester or year abroad at a university of the Irish-American Scholar Program in Northern Ireland.

5. A program like those offered by the Council on International Educational Exchange.

6. A program consistent with the student's area and language studies offered by a foreign educational institution.

Area study tracks for
international studies major:

European Track
HIST  309 Contemporary Europe
POLS  301 European Political Systems

Plus: choose three courses from the following:
ART   216 High Renaissance Art to the Present Time
or
ART   315  Art of the Modern Era, 1870 to the Present

ENGL  200  Introduction to World Literature
or
ENGL  326  Modern British Literature

BUSN 420  International Business
or
FREN  360 Issues in French Life

HIST  330 British History
or
HIST  331 Russian History
or
HIST  332 German History

PHIL  304 Contemporary Philosophy
MUSC 322  Music History and Literature II

Developing Countries Track

Choose five courses from the following:
HIST   307 Latin American History
INTS   303 Topics in International Studies
POLS  306 Politics of Developing Countries
SPAN  360 Issues in Hispanic Life
POLS  425 Chinese Politics
BUSN  420 International Business
or
POLS  303 Latin American Politics