Students majoring or minoring in International Studies fulfill the language proficiency requirement through one of the following options:

Completion of university-level language instruction in a single, appropriate foreign language (two years for majors; one year for minors).

Passing an examination given by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures or otherwise certifying proficiency equivalent to two years of college instruction for majors or one year for minors.

Students proficient in languages not offered at ISU may petition for special consideration.

Students whose first language is other than English fulfill the Language Proficiency with English 105 at a grade of "C" or better.

The secondary major for students in the College of Liberal Arts & Science uses an area studies approach, with students studying across disciplines about a specific geographical area.

24 semester credits are required. Students with majors in International Studies work with an adviser to construct an individualized program from a basic plan that includes:

University Studies 235 (Fall & Summer)
University Studies 430 (Spring)
18 credits in designated geographical area, with coursework in at least three different disciplines and no more than 6 hours in the Pre-Modern period.

Normally, courses used for the minor should relate to a common theme.

Fulfillment of language proficiency.

15 semester credits are required, including:

University Studies 235 (Fall & Summer)
University Studies 430 (Spring)
9 credits from alist of approved International Studies courses.

Normally, courses used for the minor should relate to a common theme.

Fulfillment of language proficiency.

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New requirements for 2003-05 catalog.