Program Description
The international studies area of concentration is
designed for students who envision a career in the
international arena and plan to transfer into the upper
division of another college or university with the
intention of continuing their studies in such areas as
international relations and area studies.
This area of concentration is for students who,
subsequently, wish to work in this field, be it in
government, international organizations, trade, finance,
business, or related areas. All students in this area of
concentration must see an adviser from the Department
of History and Political Science and identify as early as
possible their transfer institution, as well as the particular
field or area of concentration. The international studies
area of concentration includes the general education
requirements as well as a number of alternate course
choices (listed in the footnotes), which prepare the
student for particular transfer options in international
studies, such as international relations and area studies.
Students may study abroad for a semester or travel in a
foreign country during the summer as part of the
international studies track. The international studies
adviser will aid students in integrating their studies
abroad into the degree program.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able
to:
Articulate the political, cultural, ideological, historical,
religious, and/or philosophical contexts of current
global actors, systems, and controversies.
Explain the historic and contemporary consequences
of geographic and linguistic boundaries for cross-
cultural dialog and diplomacy.
Compare the costs and benefits of varying social,
economic, and political structures in the context of
globalization.
Program Advisors
Germantown
Prof. Jennifer Haydel
240-567- 7756
Jennifer.Haydel@montgomerycollege.edu
Rockville
Dr. Nathan Zook
240-567-7286
Nathan.Zook@montgomerycollege.edu
Takoma Park/Silver Spring
Prof. Karl Smith
240-567-1353
Karl.Smith@montgomerycollege.edu
For more information, please visit:
https://catalog.montgomerycollege.edu/preview_program.
php?catoid=9&poid=2211&returnto=1840
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
ARTS AND SCIENCE AA: 152
Total Credits: 60
Catalog Edition: 2018-2019
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
ARTS AND SCIENCE AA: 152
152
2018-2019
Suggested Course Sequence
A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows; part-time students should consult an adviser.
Third Semester
ANTH 201 - Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology 3
semester hours ‡‡
ENGL 201 - Introduction to World Literature I 3 semester
hours (see alternatives ‡)
HIST 245 - Latin American History 3 semester hours (GEIR)
OR
HIST 247 - East Asian Civilization 3 semester hours (GEIR)
OR
HIST 250 - Modern Asia 3 semester hours (GEIR)
OR
HIST 252 - The United States and 20th Century World Affairs
3 semester hours (GEIR)
OR
HIST 266 - African History from 1800 3 semester hours
(GEIR)
POLI 211 - Comparative Politics and Governments 3 semester
hours
Natural sciences distribution 3 semester hours (NSD)
Fourth Semester
COMM 108 - Foundations of Human Communication 3
semester hours (GEIR)
OR
COMM 112 - Business and Professional Speech
Communication 3 semester hours (GEIR)
POLI 206 - Political Ideologies 3 semester hours
OR
POLI 230 - Introduction to International Conflict Resolution 3
semester hours
OR
POLI 256 - Politics of the Developing World 3 semester hours
OR
POLI 270 - Politics in Action 3 semester hours
Natural sciences distribution with lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)
Electives 5 semester hours
Total Credit Hours: 60
Advising Notes
* ENGL 101/ENGL 101A, if needed, for ENGL 102 / ENGL 103 or elective.
** Some world languages courses may carry 4 or 5 credits.
‡ ENGL 122, ENGL 202, ENGL 205, ENGL 208, ENGL 213, ENGL 214, ENGL 248, GHUM 101 , HIST 255,PHIL
209, additional world language course.
‡ ‡ ANTH 256, ECON 103, ECON 201, GEOG 101, GEOG 105, GEOG 113, GEOG 124, GEOG 130, GEOG 211,
PSYC 102, SOCY 105.
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
ARTS AND SCIENCE AA: 152
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, Arts and Sciences AA: 152
Total Credits: 60
Catalog Editions 17-18 through 18-19
GENERAL EDUCATION: FOUNDATION COURSES Course Hours Grade
English Foundation (EN 102/ENGL 102 or EN 109/ENGL 103)
3
Math Foundation (MATH 110, 115, 117, 120, 130, 150, 165, 170, or 181)
CONSULT COUNSELING FACULTY/FACULTY ADVISOR ABOUT CHOICE
GENERAL EDUCATION: DISTRIBUTION COURSES Course Hours Grade
Arts Distribution (ARTD)
Humanities Distribution (HUMD)
Behavioral & Social Sciences Distribution (BSSD)
Behavioral & Social Sciences Distribution (BSSD)
PS 101/POLI 101 3
Natural Sciences Distribution with Lab (NSLD)
4
Natural Sciences Distribution without Lab (NSND) or
Natural Sciences Distribution with Lab (NSLD)
General Education Institutional Requirement (GEIR)
3
General Education Institutional Requirement (GEIR)
3
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Course Hours Grade
ENGL 101 or ENGL 101A (if needed for ENGL102/103 or Elective)*
EN 201/ENGL 201(SEE ALTERNATIVES)
AN 101/ANTH 201(SEE ALTERNATIVES) ‡‡
PS 203/POLI 203 3
PS 121/POLI 206 or PS 250/POLI 230 or PS 282/POLI 256 or PS 260/POLI 270
PS 201/POLI 211 3
WORLD LANGUAGE
WORLD LANGUAGE
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE (if needed to complete 60 credits)
*ENGL 101/ENGL 101A, if needed, for ENGL 102/103 or Elective.
Overall GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate
Total Credits:
This UNOFFICIAL document is for planning purposes ONLY and completion does not guarantee graduation.
Has student completed a minimum of 15 credits at the 200 level for completion of the program?
No
Yes
Alternates: EN 122/ENGL 122, EN 202/ENGL 202, EN 215/ENGL205, EN 208/ENGL 208, EN 213/ENGL213,
EN 214/ENGL 214, EN 217/ENGL248, GHUM 101, HS 214/HIST 255, PHIL 209 or additional world language course.
‡‡ Alternates: AN 206/ANTH 256, EC 103/ECON 103, EC 201/ECON 201, GE 101/GEOG 101, GE 102/GEOG 105,
GE 103/GEOG 113, GE 104/GEOG 124, GE 110/GEOG 130, GE 201/GEOG 211, PY 102/PSYC 102, SO 105/SOCY 105
** Some world languages courses may carry 4 or 5 credits.
Last Modified: July 2018
Advising Worksheet
Contact:
Anthony Solano
See an advisor to submit an Application for Graduation
the semester BEFORE you intend to graduate.
International Studies Website
Name: Date: ID #:
3 or 4
3
HS 114/HIST 114 or
HS 116/HIST 116 or
HS 117/HIST 117
3
EC 105/ECON 105 or
PY 102/PSYC 102 or
SO 101/SOCY 100
3
3 or 4
SP 108/COMM 108 or
SP 112 /COMM 112
HS 203/HIST 245 or
HS 207/HIST 247 or
HS 208/HIST 250 or
HS 210/HIST 252 or
HS 230/HIST 266
ENGL 101 or ENGL 101A
3
3
3
3
3, 4, or 5
3, 4, or 5
3
2 or 3
M
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
ARTS AND SCIENCE AA: 152
152
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