Sample Curriculum for the Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
Year 1 (Fall Semester)
(3) ENG 101 English Composition I
(4) Foreign Language 101 (FL, BICS, EREG)
(3) ACS 101 Public Speaking or ACS 103 Interpersonal Communication Skills
(3) Experience U.S. Race, Gender, and Equity (ERGU)
(3) Breadth Fine & Performing Arts (BFPA)
(1) FST 101 Succeeding & Engaging at SIUE
17 - Total Credits
Year 1 (Spring Semester)
(3) ENG 102 English Composition II
(4) Foreign Language 102 (FL)
(3) RA 101 Reasoning & Argumentation
(3) Breadth Humanities (BHUM)
(3) Breadth Life Sciences with Lab Experience (BLS, EL)
16 - Total Credits
Year 2 (Fall Semester)
(3) INTS 200 Essentials of International Studies
(4) Foreign Language 201 (FL)
(3) GEOG 201 World Regions (BSS)
(3) QR 101 Quantitative Reasoning
(3) Breadth Physical Science (BPS)
16 - Total Credits
Year 2 (Spring Semester)
(3) POLS 370 Intro to International Relations
(4) Foreign Language 202 (FL)
(1) Health Experience (EH)
(3) INTS Elective**
(3) Elective
14 - Total Credits
Year 3 (Fall Semester)
(3) IS Course (one of the recommended)
(6) INTS Electives** or International Travel Study
(3) Minor
(3) Minor
15 - Total Credits
Year 3 (Spring Semester)
(3) INTS Elective**
(6) INTS Electives** or International Travel Study
(3) Minor
(3) Minor
15 - Total Credits
Year 4 (Fall Semester)
(6) INTS Electives** or International Travel Study
(3) INTS Elective**
(3) Minor
(3) General Elective
15 - Total Credits
Year 4 (Spring Semester)
(3) INTS 499 Senior Assignment
(3) Minor
(3) Minor/Elective
(3) Elective
12 - Total Credits
Total Hours 120
Notes: A grade of C or better is required in all international studies courses.
**INTS Majors - INTS electives are selected from accompanying course list and will vary depending on the concentration being pursued.
Bachelor of Arts requires completion of eight courses in fine and performing arts or humanities, including two semesters of the same foreign language.
Transfer Students: To maximize your transfer experience, complete the bolded courses/requirements pre-transfer and satisfy either the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) General Ed Core or receive an AA, AS, or AAT (early childhood, special ed or math) degree from an IAI community college. If ‘Minor’ requirements are shown, discuss careful course selection with the academic advising contact. Visit the transfer credit website to find course equivalency guides.
