2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog - R

Nov 21, 2024

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog - R

International Studies: International Diplomacy and Strategy Concentration (4182), B.A.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Major in International Studies

The B.A. with a major in International Studies is a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students for today’s more globalized world. Whether you plan to work in Tennessee, Washington DC, or abroad, understanding our complex world and its diverse population are crucial skills. The program develops students’ abilities to engage in critical thinking and communicate effectively. Students further develop marketable skills by becoming proficient in another language and participating in experiential learning opportunities like travel study, study abroad, internships, and Model UN. This major prepares students for eventual careers with US government agencies, international organizations, nonprofit/humanitarian organizations, international businesses, hospitality/tourism industry, and teaching English as a foreign language.

There are three concentrations in this major:

International Business and Development
International Diplomacy and Strategy
International Diversity and Multiculturalism

The International Diplomacy and Strategy Concentration cultivates knowledge and skills for public service. This concentration prepares students for eventual careers with local, state, or national government agencies, like the State Department or CIA, the military, international organizations, and research institutes.

This major is composed of the following areas of required coursework:

General Education	38 hours
Bachelor of Arts Requirements	up to 15 hours
Major Core Requirements	18 hours
Concentration Courses	18 hours
Experiential Learning	6 hours
Foreign Language Minor	12 hours
Electives (or other program requirements, etc.)	at least 13 hours
TOTAL	120 hours

For more information about International Studies major, please contact:

Dr. Carrie Humphreys
College of Business and Global Affairs
chumph16@utm.edu

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

University Degree Requirements

120 credit hours are required
Minimum 30 credit hours completed at The University of Tennessee at Martin
36 credits in Upper Division coursework (courses numbered 300-499)
Minimum 60 credits earned at an accredited four-year institution required
A minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required
A minimum institutional GPA of 2.0 is required
Must meet all General Education Requirements
Must meet all Major Requirements
Must meet all Minor Requirements
Must meet all Exit Exam Requirements
General Education Exam
If a student is admitted to the University of Tennessee at Martin with documented entrance deficiencies OR is subject to mandatory placement requirements, then the student must meet those requirements.

COURSEWORK REQUIRED FOR THE DEGREE

General Education Core Curriculum Requirements

Guidance for choosing general education courses:

It is preferred that students in the International Diplomacy and Strategy concentration take POSC 230 for the Social and Behavior Sciences requirement.

Note to students: Some degree programs include required courses for the major that are also options within the University-Wide General Education Requirements. If a student completes a course that simultaneously satisfies both a requirement for the major and a requirement for the University-Wide General Education Requirements, then the student may need to complete additional elective coursework in order to meet the minimum number of credit hours required for the degree.

Bachelor of Arts Requirements

Major in International Studies (67 credit hours)

Program-Specific Degree Requirements

Minimum grade of C required in all core and concentration courses
Minor in a foreign language is required
Experiential learning (travel study, study abroad, internships, Model UN, etc.) is required

Course Requirements

Core Requirements

Core coursework for this major consists of 18 credit hours.

All students must take the following two courses (6 credit hours):

INST 200 Credit(s): 3 (may also satisfy General Education requirements)
INST 485 Credit(s): 3

Students must choose one course from each of the four following areas:

Foreign Language Minor (12 credit hours)

Students are required to minor in a foreign language. UTM offers French, German, Japanese, or Spanish. Students for whom English is a second language may request an exception to the requirement that their minor be a foreign language. Students who are approved to receive this exception will work with their advisor to identify a suitable substitute for the foreign language minor.

Experiential Learning (6 credit hours)

Students must participate in 6 credit hours of experiential learning activities.

Experiential learning activities include, but are not limited to, travel study, study abroad, internships, and Model UN.
Students must participate in at least one experiential learning opportunity that has a component outside of the United States.
Students will need to consult their advisors to determine appropriate experiential learning actvities. Advisors can also assist students in applying for scholarships, including SGA and College Travel Grants, that are available to help defray costs of these required activities.

Concentration in International Diplomacy and Strategy (Program Code 4182) (18 credit hours)

Choose 18 credit hours of coursework from the following seven categories. No more than 6 credit hours can come from a single category.

Political Science

POSC 321 - International Relations Credit(s): 3
POSC 322 - American Foreign Policy Credit(s): 3
POSC 333 - The President and Congress Credit(s): 3
POSC 341 - Survey of Comparative Politics Credit(s): 3
POSC 344 - Regions of the World (Africa and Middle East) Credit(s): 3
POSC 345 - Regions of the World (Asia) Credit(s): 3
POSC 346 - Regions of the World (Europe and Russia) Credit(s): 3
POSC 347 - Regions of the World (Latin America) Credit(s): 3
POSC 361 - Introduction to Public Administration Credit(s): 3
POSC 362 - Introduction to Public Policy Credit(s): 3
POSC 423 - International Organizations and Law Credit(s): 3
POSC 492 - Contemporary Global Issues (Human Rights) Credit(s): 3
POSC 493 - Contemporary Global Issues (War and Peace) Credit(s): 3
POSC 494 - Contemporary Global Issues (Democratization) Credit(s): 3
POSC 495 - Contemporary Global Issues (Development) Credit(s): 3

Geography

GEOG 270 - Introduction to Geospatial Technology Credit(s): 3
GEOG 310 - Principles of Geographic Information Systems Credit(s): 3
GEOG 364 - Introduction to Remote Sensing Credit(s): 3
(GEOG 201: Introduction to Physical Geography is a prerequisite for GEOG 364. Students may count 3 credit hours of GEOG 201 as part of the 18 credit hours required for the concentration upon completion of GEOG 364.)
GEOG 380 - Geography of North America Credit(s): 3
GEOG 381 - Geography of Europe Credit(s): 3
GEOG 410 - Geographic Information Systems: Modeling and Applications Credit(s): 3
GEOG 461 - Economic Geography Credit(s): 3
GEOG 462 - Political Geography Credit(s): 3
GEOG 471 - Cartography Credit(s): 3

History

HIST 310 - American Military History Credit(s): 3
HIST 324 - The Modern Middle East Credit(s): 3
HIST 343 - Europe, 1945 Credit(s): 3
HIST 441 - History of Latin America Credit(s): 3
HIST 442 - History of Mexico Credit(s): 3
HIST 444 - Imperial American, 1877 to 1900 Credit(s): 3
HIST 445 - China since 1600 Credit(s): 3
HIST 446 - Japan since 1600 Credit(s): 3
HIST 448 - Russia Since 1552 Credit(s): 3
HIST 459 - The Twenty-First Century World Credit(s): 3
HIST 464 - The United States and the World Credit(s): 3
HIST 484 - History of Africa 1400 to Present Credit(s): 3

Communications and Skills

MMSC 334 - International Public Relations Credit(s): 3
MMSC 337 - Argumentation and Debate Credit(s): 3
MMSC 356 - Communication in Professional Environments Credit(s): 3
MMSC 491 - Communication Law and Ethics Credit(s): 3
HHP 325 - Stress Management Credit(s): 3

Research and Statistics

MATH 210 - Elementary Statistics and Probability Credit(s): 3
POSC 303 - Scope and Methods of Political Science Credit(s): 3
CJ 303 - Research Methods Credit(s): 3
SOC 318 - Social Research Methods Credit(s): 3

Military Science and Leadership

LDSP 323 - Leadership: Global and Local Credit(s): 3
MSL 421 - Contemporary Developments in the U. S. Army Credit(s): 3

Sociology

SOC 304 - Race, and Ethnic Relations Credit(s): 3
SOC 386 - Technology and Society Credit(s): 3
SOC 390 - Social Movements Credit(s): 3
SOC 415 - Political Sociology: Power in Society Credit(s): 3
SOC 431 - Urban and Community Sociology Credit(s): 3
(Either SOC 201: General Sociology or SOC 202: Social Problems is a prerequisite for SOC 431. Students may count 3 credit hours of SOC 201 or 202 as part of the 18 credit hours required for the concentration upon completion of SOC 431.)

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Special topics classes or other relevant classes approved by the International Studies advisor may also be counted for the core or concentration requirements.
Students may choose to use their elective hours in pursuit of certificates or a second minor.