Transcript International Studies Major Secondary Major

International Studies Major
Secondary Major
International Education Week 2006
Student panel presentation – Friday, November 17 2006
International Studies Major
Secondary Major
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5 parts – 27 credit program
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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 abroad
Integrative senior project
Website:
 http://www.ndsu.edu/
International
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/AdvisorsISM.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 B
GROUP A
Two of the following:
– Anthropology 206 or 208
– Geography 161
– Political Science 220 or 225
One of the following:
– History 101
– History 102
GROUP C
One 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 preapproved experience
• With or without credit
• Includes study,
work experience or
research
Requirements to
declare major
1. 27 credits (Sophomore)
2. 2.5 GPA
3. 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 of
International Programs
Ceres Hall 338
Sara Johnson
Study Abroad Advisor
[email protected]
Phone: 231.7895
www.ndsu.nodak.edu/International