2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

International Studies (GPS)


This plan outlines a four-year path to graduation. You are expected to satisfy all “success marker” courses, grades, and GPAs as specified. For part-time students and students needing to complete background material, this schedule represents the order in which courses should be taken. This suggested plan to four-year graduation does not replace regular advising appointments. Some course offerings may change.

Term One


  • Credit Hour(s): 3
  • Beginning Language Course (1010 level) Credit Hour(s): 3*
  • CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
  • CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
  • IS CORE - International Studies Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours


SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.0 or better; complete ENG 1100  with C or better

Term Two


  • Credit Hour(s): 3
  • Beginning Language Course (1020 level) Credit Hour(s): 3*
  • CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
  • CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
  • IS CORE - International Studies Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours


SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.0 or better

Term Three


  • Intermediate Language Course (2010 level) Credit Hour(s): 3*
  • IS Core - International Studies Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
  • Sci Course - Wright State Science Course Credit Hour(s): 4
  • CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
  • CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 16 Credit Hours


SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.0 or better; complete 2010-level lanuage course; complete one MTH course

Term Four


  • Intermediate Language Course (2020 level) Credit Hour(s): 3*
  • IS Core - International Studies Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
  • Sci Course - Wright State Science Course Credit Hour(s): 4
  • Credit Hour(s): 3
  • CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 16 Credit Hours


SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.0 or better; complete ENG 2100  with C or better; complete 2020-level language course

Term Five


  • Research Methods Course Credit Hour(s): 3
  • Language Course - Language 3000-Level Course Credit Hour(s): 3*
  • IS Core - International Studies Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
  • TC - Track Upper-Level Course Credit Hour(s): 3
  • UL Elective - Upper-Level Elective Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours


SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.0 or better; complete 3000-level language course

Term Six


  • Credit Hour(s): 3
  • Language Course - Language 3000-level course Credit Hour(s): 3 *
  • TC - Track Upper-Level Course Credit Hour(s): 3
  • UL Elective - Upper-Level Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
  • UL Elective - Upper-Level Elective Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours


SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.0 or better; complete 3000-level language course; complete 20 upper-level credits

Term Seven


  • TC - Track Course Credit Hour(s): 3
  • TC - Track Upper-Level Course Credit Hour(s): 3
  • TC - Track Upper-Level Course Credit Hour(s): 3
  • UL Elective - Upper-Level Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
  • GE - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 4

Total: 16 Credit Hours


SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.0 or better

Term Eight


  • TC - Track Upper-Level Course Credit Hour(s): 3
  • TC - Track Upper-Level Course Credit Hour(s): 3
  • GE - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
  • GE - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 12 Credit Hours


SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.0 or better

Note(s):


*Languages include Arabic (ARA), Chinese (CHI), French (FR), German (GER), Greek (GR), Latin (LAT), and Spanish (SPN).

Program Description


The International Studies major offers students the opportunity to understand the complexity of world affairs through the of study international politics, economics, culture, and society. The major combines intensive study of a foreign language with an interdisciplinary curriculum of study chosen by a student in consultation with a faculty advisor.

Although this is not a requirement for an international studies degree, study abroad opportunities in Australia, Chile, Costa Rica, England, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and elsewhere are available through the University Studies Abroad Consortium, of which Wright State is a member. Study abroad and cultural exchange can be arranged through the International Student Exchange Program.

Students will find that studying abroad in a foreign language will greatly enrich their educational experience, as will exposure to a foreign culture and peoples. In order to have adequate language preparation, students interested in studying abroad should design their course of study well in advance of their trip.

Students interested in careers in government, international organizations, business, teaching, or journalism should contact the director of the international studies major. The major also provides sound preparation for students interested in graduate work in law, the humanities, or the social sciences.

Career Opportunities


For career information, please visit Wright State University Career Services:

http://www.wright.edu/careerservices

Campus Contact Information


International Studies

325 Millett Hall

Phone: (937)775-2942

Fax: (937)775-2820

email: december.green@wright.edu

https://liberal-arts.wright.edu/school-of-public-and-international-affairs/bachelor-of-arts-in-international-studies

Additional Comments


Academic success resources (math, writing, tutoring): http://www.wright.edu/uc/success/

Admissions: http://www.wright.edu/admissions/

Financial Aid: http://www.wright.edu/financialaid/

Transitional Advising WebPage (TAP): http://www.wright.edu/semesters-advising