The Village that IAS Builds

We are home to six different major concentrations and three minors

concentrations.

Eurasian Studies Latin American Studies

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•4 semesters of a foreign language•World area courses• For some concentrations

students must show depth in at least one world area by taking a minimum two courses focused on the same area, and breadth by taking a third course focused on a different area

•Diversity in academic disciplines

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The Foundation

•1-4 introductory courses depending on concentration •Remember, an IAS degree should be interdisciplinary

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The Pillars

The Second Story: Advanced Coursework

•8-10 courses at or above the 300 level•2-3 courses must be at the 400 level•For some concentrations a specific course focused on race, gender and class is required

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•Required for prime majors•Students may choose to do one of the following:• Senior Thesis

• Rigorous GPA minimum to be eligible, must conduct independent research, 60-100 pages, only capstone option that confers eligibility for Latin Honors

• Senior Portfolio• Requires two IAS-approved 400 level seminars

(at least one of which must be taken in the senior year) taught by professors in two different disciplines, must synthesize courses in a 3-5 page written statement and present a multi-media document to an IAS committee

• Research and Editorial Methods Practicum • Must successfully complete a two-semester, 4-

credit practicum covering scholarly research and editorial methodologies central to IAS, student must apply by April 12 of their junior year

The Roof: Senior Capstones

Windows to the WorldWe strongly encourage students to study abroad. For those students who do not study abroad, an additional 3 unit course at the 300 or 400 level is required.

Sigma Iota Rho “SIR has helped me become more closely

connected with the IAS program– with faculty and staff, given me awareness of related events held on campus, and allowed me to network with fellow students. Moreover, joining SIR has allowed me to become involved in planning and orchestrating events on campus. My  involvement with SIR uniquely supplements my IAS education and provides the forum through which I am able to share and pursue my passions.” --Brittany Cronin, LAS class of 2013