Introduction to the foundations of economic analysis with concentration on macroeconomic structure and models as they relate to the global economy with an emphasis on the U.S. Course focuses on fundamentals of demand and supply analysis; salient facts about the economy's performance; measures of economic activity such as GDP, employment and inflation; determinants of trends in economic growth and business cycle fluctuations; fiscal, monetary and international trade policies and their effect on domestic and foreign business cycles and growth. Counts as distribution requirement for social sciences.
International Studies (BA) Curriculum
Distribution/General Education Requirements Core Courses (27 Credits)
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Economic analysis of consumer and producer behavior and decision making with a concentration on how economic agents voluntarily interact in markets for various goods and services. Topics include advanced demand/supply analysis emphasizing allocational efficiency, opportunity cost and elasticity; the theory of consumer utility maximization; short- and long-term cost and production decisions in the theory of the firm; price, output and profit maximization under differing market structures including competitive, monopolistic and hybrid alternatives; the pricing of input resources including labor and capital along with income distribution implications; market failure and the consequences of government regulation; and an introduction to international finance and the balance of payments. Prerequisite: ECO 201.
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Analysis of governments and administrations, parties, policy formation and political regimes in western European democracies, in military/ bureaucratic systems, in dictatorships and in developing countries. Historical background to various regimes, comparison of policy-making process across national lines. Prerequisite: POS 201.
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Analysis of relations among subnational, national, and supranational factors in the international system; foreign policy formation; quest for peace and security in a shrinking world.
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This course will focus on the political systems of countries in the Asian continent, excluding from the Western part of the continent, known as the Middle East. Some examples include China, Japan, North Korea, India, and Indonesia.Pre-requisite: POS 201.
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Detailed analysis of government and politics in select Latin American countries. Special attention will be devoted to authoritarian as well as revolutionary regimes. Prerequisite: POS 201.
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General survey of western history examining the origins and development of ideas and institutions. Concentrates on the modern age. Non-western history is included as it has influenced western thought and activity. Corequisite: ENG 111 or higher.
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Significant topics in diplomatic history; including the emergence of the U.S. as a world power; the cold war; decision-making in the Department of State; and the role of interest groups in foreign policy. (same as POS 404) Prerequisite: HIS 202 or POS 201.
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Significant topics in diplomatic history; including the emergence of the U.S. as a world power; the cold war; decision-making in the Department of State; and the role of interest groups in foreign policy. Prerequisite: POS 201 or HIS 202. (same as HIS 404)
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Survey of physical, economic, political and social systems that give unique character to the world regions. Focus on how the world has become more interdependent as complex contemporary problems shape our globe.
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For senior history majors, integration of distribution requirements and history courses, with a focus on a particular historical issue or problem. Emphasis on intensive research and effective writing skills. Required of all History majors. Same as POS 487.
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For senior political science majors, integration of distribution requirements and political science courses, with a focus on a particular political issue or problem. Emphasis on intensive research and effective writing skills. Required of all Political Science majors. Same as HIS 487.
Foreign Language Component (6 Credit Hours):
- 6 credit hours of a foreign language (6 credits required for the major in addition to the 3 hours for General Education equals a total of 9 credits in foreign language).
- This requirement is reduced from 9 total credits to 3 if a student completes a minor or double major in the same foreign language used to satisfy the 3 hour Gen Ed requirement.
Elective Coursework in the Major (12 Credit Hours):
Students may use courses from a list of electives to satisfy the 12 credit hour requirement. They are encouraged to focus on one or more of the following concentration areas, depending on their career goals:
1) Commerce & Development, 2) International Organizations, 3) Conflict, 4) Latin America, 5) World History, and 6) Global Cultures. The advisor’s approval is needed when choosing an elective within the major.
The single major includes 45 credits. For students who declare a minor or a second major in a foreign language, the foreign language requirement is waived and the major consists of 39 credits.
The minimum grade of C is required in all major courses. Students must earn a C or higher in course prerequisites prior to taking the course.