International Studies International Studies MajorMajor

Secondary MajorSecondary Major

International Education Week 2006

Student panel presentation – Friday, November 17 2006

International Studies International Studies MajorMajor

Secondary MajorSecondary Major 5 parts – 27 credit

program 12 credits of core classes in

history, anthropology, political science, geography

9-12 credits of electives with an international aspect

2 years foreign language 10 week experience abroad10 week experience abroad Integrative senior project

Website: http://www.ndsu.edu/I

nternational

International Studies Major College Advisors

• Each college has their own International Studies Major Advisor

• Student visits the major advisor for their college

• Website: College Advisor list– http://www.ndsu.edu/International/IntlSt/Ad

visorsISM.shtml

Why the International Studies Major?

• Understand other cultures

• Gain a complimentary second major with a global perspective

• Broaden college experience

• Double major• Add abroad

experience/research to resume

1. Core Class Requirements

GROUP A Two of the following:– Anthropology 206 or 208– Geography 161– Political Science 220 or 225

GROUP BOne of the following:– History 101– History 102

GROUP COne of the

following:– Anthropology 111– Anthropology 206 or 208

(if not used for Group A)

2. Elective Credits

• 9-12 credits• Any course with a

significant international focus (see list)

• At least six credits must come from outside of student’s primary major

3. Language Requirements

• Proficiency equivalent to two years of college language study.– Example: 4 years

high school

• Must be completed before you study abroad.

4. Integrative Senior Project

• Prior to studying abroad:– students propose a project

that integrates their primary major with their experience abroad.

• Complete project upon return

5. Experience Abroad

• Ten weeks spent abroad on a pre-approved experience

• With or without credit• Includes study,

work experience or research

Requirements to declare major

1. 27 credits (Sophomore)2. 2.5 GPA3. 3 credits completed in the

primary major.4. First year (or equivalent)

of foreign language proficiency

Download “packet” online

To declare: Meet with your college ISM advisor or with your study abroad advisor

Study Abroad 101’s

Ceres Hall 339

Monday - Thursday

4:00 - 5:00 pm

Office ofInternational ProgramsCeres Hall 338

Sara JohnsonStudy Abroad AdvisorSara.J.Johnson@ndsu.edu

Phone: 231.7895

www.ndsu.nodak.edu/International