International Studies (GPS)

Term One

• ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading 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

Term Two

• MTH 1450 - Mathematics and the Modern World 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

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

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
• ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

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

Term Six

• PHL 3000 - Critical Thinking 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

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

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

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