• Undergraduate: A major in International Studies can lead to the degree(s): Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Science.
• Graduate: The Department does not offer a graduate program. However, students who complete a major in our department may wish to consider advanced study at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh in Business or Public Administration. For specifics, please see the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Graduate Bulletin.

1. Goal(s)

• See the department for a listing of their goal(s).

2. The Major(s)

• The Department offers a choice of three topical emphases within the International Studies major. These are: 1) International Business, 2) International Development and 3) Global and National Security.
• Within the General International Studies emphasis, students may choose from the following area studies or disciplinary emphases: 1) African Studies, 2) Asian Studies, 3) European Studies, 4) Latin American Studies, 5) Anthropology, 6) Art, 7) Economics, 8) English, 9) French, 10) German, 11) Spanish, 12) Geography, 13) History, 14) Political Science and 15) Religious Studies.

3. The Minor(s)

• The Department offers four minors: 1) African Studies, 2) Asian Studies, 3) European Studies and 4) Latin American Studies.

• To be eligible for graduation, students must meet all requirements for the degree being sought in addition to earning a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in all courses required for the International Studies major or Area Studies minor.
• All students majoring in International Studies are required to complete 36 credits in the major, which include:1) Required Courses (6 crs.), 2) Emphasis/Specialization (15 crs.), 3) Elective Courses (15 crs.)
• For a complete list of courses that fulfill each emphasis or specialization, please see course lists below.
• Within their emphasis and elective courses, a maximum of nine credits of introductory classes (100-200 level) may be counted towards the 36 credit requirement.
• Students must include one course from at least four disciplines specified from Course List 2 in their 36 credits major.
• Foreign language requirement – All International Studies majors are also required to complete the foreign language requirement for the University’s Bachelor of Arts Degree, in addition to the 36 required credits of International Studies courses. See the University degree requirements for details.

NOTE: Students enrolled in all tracks of the International Studies major are strongly advised to consult regularly with their advisor during programming each term. Such sessions will enable advisors to assist enrolled majors in making appropriate choices from available courses to assure that they meet all requirements of the International Studies major and include the required prerequisites for core courses.

Because of the numerous tracks within International Studies and the choices each offers there is no such thing as a “typical program of study”. Students enrolled in the International Studies Program may obtain sample programs of study, for each emphasis offered, from the International Studies office or at: http://www.uwosh.edu/international, but consultation with an advisor is essential due to the individual planning involved within the International Studies major.

• International Studies 205 Contemporary International Issues (3 crs.)
• International Studies 402 Senior Seminar in International Studies (3 crs.) OR International Studies 403 Honors: Senior Seminar in International Studies (3 crs.)

Comment: Two types of courses count for credit in the International Studies major: those with the prefix International Studies, which appear as List 1 and courses offered by disciplines participating in this program, which appear as List 2. Only courses on Lists 1 and 2 count toward International Studies.

1.  African Studies

Recommended for students who seek specialized knowledge of Africa to supplement their majors and to enhance their career opportunities.

• Required Credit: 24 minimum
• Required Courses:
  • International Studies: International Studies 205
• Other Requirements: 21 additional credits from the courses in the African Studies section of Course List 3. Students must include one course each from any four of the disciplines specified in the African Studies list.
• Electives: Additional courses beyond the minimum requirement may be taken from Course Lists 1 and 2.

Comment: Courses which satisfy the credit requirements of this minor also count toward an International Studies major, enabling students to combine the two into a package of complementing specializations.
French is the recommended foreign language for this minor.

2.  Asian Studies

Recommended for students who wish to acquire a competence in Asian affairs and culture to supplement their majors and enable careers related to this area.

• Required Credits: 24 minimum
• Required Courses:
  • International Studies: International Studies 205
• Other Requirements: 21 additional credits from the courses in the Asian Studies section of Course List 3. Of these 21 credits: 12 must be upper division credits from three of the disciplines specified in the Asian Studies list.
• Electives: Additional courses beyond the minimum requirement may be taken from Course Lists 1 and 2, or from any course on Course List 3, under Asian Studies.
• Students enrolled in the Asian Studies minor are encouraged to study the Japanese language. Asian Studies minors may count Japanese 211 in their Asian Studies Minor.

Comment: Courses which satisfy the credit requirements of this minor also count toward an International Studies major, enabling students to combine the two into a package of complementing specializations.

3.  European Studies

Recommended for students who wish to acquire a specialized knowledge of European affairs and culture to supplement their majors and to prepare for careers related to this area.

• Required Credits: 24 minimum
• Required Courses:
  • International Studies: International Studies 205
• Other Requirements: 21 additional credits from the courses in the European Studies section of Course List 3.
• Electives: Additional courses beyond the minimum requirement may be taken from Course Lists 1 and 2.

Comment: Courses which satisfy the credit requirements of this minor also count toward an International Studies major, enabling students to combine the two into a package of complementing specializations.

4.  Latin American Studies

Recommended for students who wish to acquire a specialized knowledge of Latin American affairs and culture to supplement their majors and to prepare for careers related to this area, or for a teaching license in this field.

• Required Credits: 24 minimum
• Required Courses:
  • International Studies: International Studies 205, 420 (Seminar in Latin American Studies)
• Other Requirements: 21 additional credits from the courses in the Latin American Studies section of Course List 3. Students must include at least one course each from any four of the disciplines specified in the Latin American Studies list.
• Electives: Additional courses beyond the minimum requirement may be taken from Course Lists 1 and 2.

Comment: Courses which satisfy the credit requirements of this minor also count toward an International Studies major, enabling students to combine the two into a package of complementing specializations. Students are strongly advised to include at least two years of Spanish in their studies.

1.  Global Scholar

Recommended for students who self-directed global learning pathway for students who wish to distinguish themselves as having invested in the global and cultural knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to navigate a complicated and interdependent world by taking designated Global Scholar courses and engaging in and reflecting upon a global experience.

• Required Credit: 12 minimum
• Required Courses:
• 3-credit Global Citizenship (GC) course (part of USP/included in the 12 required credits)
•  9 credits of Global Scholar (GS) courses at the 300/400 level, in at least two different departments (included in the 12 required credits)
• IS 490 Global Scholar epresentation (0 credits)