Curriculum (Revised Fall 2021)
Effective Fall 2021, students will follow a revised curriculum which offers one Major and one Minor in International Studies.
The major includes four units: foundational courses, thematic concentration, regional concentration and language proficiency.
Foundational Courses
Foundational courses include courses in Political Science, History, Sociology, Economics and International Studies.
Thematic Concentration
A thematic concentration in either International Political Economy, War and Peace, or Global and Intercultural Connections.
Regional Concentration
A regional concentration in either Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, or the Middle East.
Language Proficiency
Proficiency in a language spoken in the region of study
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All International Studies majors are required to take six (6) credits at the 300-level or higher in a modern language other than English. Students may need to take language courses at the 100 or 200-level, depending on their previous studies of the language and where they are placed in the sequence of courses.
Minor in International Studies
International Studies Minors complete either a thematic or a regional concentration.Curriculum Prior to 2021
Students entering Gonzaga as full-time students prior to Fall 2021 can find the Major and Minor requirements for their catalog year by going to the Catalog Archives or Degree Worksheets.