B.A. degree with a major in International Studies

Requirements in the Core Curriculum:

• Integrative Studies - 50 hrs
• Foreign Language - 10 hrs
• Mathematics - 5 hrs
• Physical Education - 3 hrs
• Senior Year Experience - hrs depend upon course selected

Requirements in the major (60 hrs or equivalent):

• one Foreign Language course from FREN 210 or SPAN 210, or higher (prerequisites may be required) - 5 hrs
• one European History course from among HIST 200, 210 and 220 - 5 hrs
• two History courses from among HIST 300, 330, 340, 410, 420 and 450 - 10 hrs
• one International Politics course: P SC 365 - 5 hrs
• two Political Science courses from among P SC 355, 380, 410, 482, 488 and 492 - 10 hrs
• one Economics course: ECON 220 - 5 hrs
• two International Business courses from among BADM 370/375/385/470 and ECON 350/440 - 10 hrs
• one Sociology course from among SOCL 270, 300, 340 and 350 - 5 hrs
• one Humanities course from among ART 250/260, ENGL 232, FREN 240, RELG 270/290/340/350/360 and SPAN 230/240 - 5 hrs (if select FREN or SPAN, cannot double-count and use to also fulfill the "FREN 210 or SPAN 210 or higher" requirement previously listed)

Students are encouraged to complete INST 160 and/or INST 180, as well as to engage in study abroad. Otterbein College administers a study-abroad program with Roehampton University in England, and other opportunities are available through the International Programs office of the College. Students participating in Study Abroad may earn up to 15 credit hours at Otterbein College. Students interested in pursuing graduate studies in international studies are encouraged to complete ECON 210, Microeconomics.

Required total hours for the degree:

• At least 180

Application for Degree

• A prospective graduate must request an Application for Degree at the Registrar's Office two terms prior to the term in which the degree is to be completed.