Program in INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Acting Director: Dale L. Smith, Department of Political Science
The departments of Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion, Sociology, Urban and Regional Planning, as well as the School of Public Administration and Policy, cooperate in the offering of an interdepartmental major and minor at the undergraduate level. The program is designed to equip students with a fundamental knowledge of the field of international affairs, to acquaint them with the basic methods of approach to the field, and to provide a basis for intelligent observation of international affairs. Employment opportunities are to be found in government service, international organizations (public, private, or non-profit), business, journalism, and teaching.
State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites
The State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites for this program had not been finalized and approved by the date of this publication. Please contact the program for the most current information.
Requirements for a Major in International Affairs
Majors in international affairs must complete a minimum of thirty-nine (39) semester hours beyond the liberal studies requirements, with a grade of "C-" or better in each course. A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in all course worked applied to the major must be maintained. All courses counted toward the international affairs major must come from the recommended list of courses in the participating departments (see below). Coursework must be selected from at least three (3) participating departments. A minimum of twelve (12) semester hours, maximum of eighteen (18) semester hours must be in one department for a departmental concentration. Students may choose to obtain either a bachelor of arts (BA) degree or a bachelor of science (BS) degree, but in both cases must meet the modern foreign language requirement for the bachelor of arts (BA) degree. At least eighteen (18) semester hours must be above 2999. A maximum combined total of twelve (12) semester hours in internship, directed individual study, or upper-division honors in the major may be credited to the major.
Students are advised to coordinate their course work with foreign language study, focusing on a regional concentration (e.g., Africa, the Middle East, East or South Asia, Russia, Eastern and Central Europe, Western Europe, or Latin America). Majors are encouraged to include such courses as POS 1041, ECO 2013 and 2023, GEA 1000, and WOH 1030 among the courses they take to fulfil the liberal studies requirements (if those courses are taken to fulfil the liberal studies requirements, however, they cannot also be counted toward the major requirements).
Each student majoring in international affairs is encouraged to devote one semester to study abroad. Students may enroll for a semester at The Florida State University Study centers in London, Florence, or Costa Rica, as well as the branch campus in Panama. Internships are available in London. Alternatives are available through other institutions outside the state of Florida, within limits established by residency requirements. Applicants for The Florida State University or SUS study abroad programs must have a sophomore standing or above, and a cumulative G.P.A. of at least 2.5.
Major in International Affairs with a Concentration or Minor in Business
A major in international affairs with a concentration or minor in business may be selected. For the concentration, all requirements for international affairs majors are unchanged, except that a combined total of eighteen (18) semester hours of economics and College of Business courses can be counted towards the international affairs major. This means that nine (9) semester hours of course work will be required for the twenty-seven (27) semester hour concentration in business that cannot also be counted toward the international affairs major. Students will select fifteen (15) semester hours of core courses, and twelve (12) semester hours in a specialist track of marketing, management, or finance in the College of Business. Students should consult with the Director of International Affairs for a list of appropriate courses.
The international affairs major with a minor in business combines the regular international affairs major with a planned series of economics and business courses. The requirements for this degree are the same as those for other international affairs majors, except that fifteen (15) semester hours of multinational business courses can be counted toward the major. Students will select between two fifteen (15) semester hour business course work options, an international marketing track, or an international finance track. The prerequisites for both tracks are ECO 2013 and 2023. No more than a combined total of eighteen (18) semester hours of economics and College of Business courses can be counted toward the international affairs major. Students should consult with the Director of International Affairs for a list of appropriate courses.
Honors in the Major
The Program in International Affairs offers honors in the major to encourage talented students to undertake independent research. For requirements and other information, see the University Honors Program and Honor Societies section of this General Bulletin.
Double Majors
Majors in international affairs may also major in disciplines represented by the participating departments. These double majors, however, may only count nine (9) semester hours of course work toward both of their majors. For example, a double major in international affairs and economics may count ECO 4704, 4713, and ECS 4013 toward a major in international affairs and a major in economics. Any additional economics courses that are counted toward the international affairs major (up to a maximum of eighteen [18] semester hours), however, must not also be counted towards the econonmics major.
Requirements for a Minor in International Affairs
A minor consists of eighteen (18) semester hours beyond the liberal studies requirements with grades of "C-" or better. Work must be taken in at least three (3) participating departments, and all those courses must be from the recommended list of courses below. Nine (9) of the eighteen (18) semester hours must be numbered above 2999.
A maximum of six (6) semester hours of directed individual studies or internship credits may apply to the minor.
Recommended Courses
Note: descriptions of individual courses can be found under the departments in which they are taught.
Anthropology
ANT 2410 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3)
ANT 3141 World Prehistory (3)
ANT 3212 Peoples of the World (3)
ANT 4163 Mesoamerican Archeology (3)
ANT 4241 Anthropology of Religion (3)
ANT 4362 Peoples and Culture of Southeast Asia (3)
ANT 4363 Japanese Society and Culture (3)
ANT 4364 Chinese Society and Culture (3)
Economics
ECO 2000 Introduction to Economic Thinking (3)
ECO 2013 Economics of National Economy (3)
ECO 2023 Economics of the Price System (3)
ECO 3303 History of Economic Ideas (3)
ECO 3622 Growth of American Economy (3)
ECO 4704 International Trade (3)
ECO 4713 International Finance (3)
ECP 3113 Economics of Population (3)
ECP 3302 Economics of Natural Resources, Energy and the Environment (3)
ECS 3003 Comparative Economic Systems (3)
ECS 4013 Economics of Development (3)
ECS 4333 The Transition of Soviet and Eastern European Economies (3)
Geography
GEA 1000 World Geography (3)
GEA 2210 United States and Canada (3)
GEA 4405 Latin America (3)
GEA 4500 Europe (3)
GEA 4520 Britain and Ireland (3)
GEA 4554 Russia and Southern Eurasia (3)
GEO 1331 Environmental Science (3)
GEO 1400 Human Geography (3)
GEO 3540 Economic Geography (3)
GEO 4340 Living in a Hazardous Environment (3)
GEO 4372 Natural Resource Assessment and Analysis (3)
GEO 4420 Cultural Geography (3)
GEO 4471 Political Geography (3)
GEO 4480 Military Geography (3)
History
All history courses are on the list of courses recommended for international affairs majors except those courses with the AMH (American History) or the HIS prefix. Only two AMH courses are on the recommended list for international affairs majors, namely:
AMH 4510 U.S. Diplomacy to 1920 (3)
AMH 4511 U.S. Diplomacy Since 1920 (3)
Modern Languages
Those credit hours earned by taking courses to fulfill the modern language requirement (which must be met by all international affairs majors) cannot be counted toward the international affairs major. Students may, however, earn credit toward the major for additional courses in modern languages. For a departmental concentration in modern languages, students must have a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours in one language beyond the language requirement including two courses in culture and/or literature. Students should consult with the international affairs advisor in modern languages to plan a course of study.
Peace Studies
PAX 3100 Peace, Justice, and Conflict (3)
PAX 3300 Poverty and Inequality in the Global System (3)
PAX 3500 Human Conflict: Theory and Resolution (3)
Philosophy
PHI 2010 Introduction to Philosophy (3)
PHI 3420 Philosophy of the Social Sciences (3)
PHM 3331r Modern Political Philosophy (3)
PHM 3400 Philosophy of Law (3)
PHM 3500 Philosophy of History (3)
PHM 4340r Contemporary Political Thought (3)
Political Science
CPO 2002 Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics (3)
CPO 3034 Politics of Developing Areas (3)
CPO 3103 Comparative Government and Politics: Western Europe (3)
CPO 3123 Comparative Government and Politics: Great Britain (3)
CPO 3403 Comparative Government and Politics: The Middle East (3)
CPO 3553 Politics of Japan (3)
CPO 3603 Introduction to Communist Political Systems (3)
CPO 3614 East European Politics (3)
INR 2002 Introduction to International Relations (3)
INR 3502 International Organizations (3)
INR 3603 Theories in International Relations (3)
INR 4083 International Conflict (3)
INR 4102 American Foreign Policy (3)
INR 4244 Studies in International Politics: Latin America (3)
INR 4274 Studies in International Politics: The Middle East (3)
INR 4334 American Defense Policy (3)
INR 4702 Political Economy of International Relations (3)
PAD 3003 Public Administration in American Society (3)
PAD 4936 Total Quality Management (3)
PHM 3331r Modern Political Philosophy (3)
PHM 4340r Contemporary Political Thought (3)
POT 3003 Introduction to Political Thought (3)
Religion
REL 2000 Introduction to Religion (3)
REL 2300 World Religions (3)
REL 3170 Religious Ethics and Moral Problems (3)
REL 3194 The Holocaust (3)
REL 3334 Religious Traditions of India (3)
REL 3340 The Buddhist Tradition (3)
REL 3350 Religious Traditions of East Asia (3)
REL 3363 The Islamic Tradition (3)
REL 3505 The Christian Tradition (3)
REL 3600 The Jewish Tradition (3)
REL 4541 Modern Protestantism (3)
REL 4564 Modern Roman Catholicism (3)
REL 4613 Modern Judaism (3)
Sociology
SYD 3020 Population and Society (3)
SYG 1000 Introductory Sociology (3)
SYG 2010 Social Problems (3)
SYO 3530 Social Classes and Inequality (3)
SYO 4300 Sociology of Politics (3)
SYO 4550 Comparative Sociology (3)
SYP 3000 Social Psychology of Groups (3)
Urban and Regional Planning
URP 4615 Planning for Developing Regions (3)
Definition of Prefix
INR - International Relations
Undergraduate Courses
INR 3931r. Special Topics (1-3). (S/U grade only.) Topics vary. May be repeated as topics change to a maximum of nine (9) semester hours.
INR 4905r. Directed Individual Study (1-3). May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.
INR 4937r. Honors Work (3). May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.
INR 4941r.Internship (3-6). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisites: Fifteen (15) semester hours beyond liberal studies, a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and consent of the instructor. Internship placements in approved agencies and organizations. Designed to provide practical experience in the area of international affairs. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) semester hours.
Graduate Courses
INR 5906r. Directed Individual Study (1-3). (S/U grade only.)
INR 5910r. Supervised Research (1-3). (S/U grade only.)
INR 5935r. Special Topics (1-3). (S/U grade only.)
INR 5938. Joint Seminar in International Affairs (3).
For listings relating to graduate course work for thesis, master's comprehensive examination, and thesis defense, consult the Graduate Bulletin.
INTERNATIONAL/INTERCULTURAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION:see Educational Foundations and Policy Studies
ITALIAN:seeModern Languages and Linguistics