2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog - R

Nov 23, 2024

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog - R

International Studies: International Diversity and Multiculturalism Concentration (4183), 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 Diversity and Multiculturalism Concentration cultivates knowledge and skills focused on people, cultures, and societies. This concentration prepares students for eventual careers in education, like teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL), the tourism/hospitality industry, translator services, international organizations, the Peace Corps, and non-profit organizations.

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 Diversity and Multiculturalism concentration take SOC 201, SOC 202 and/or PSYC 101 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 Diversity and Multiculturalism (Program Code 4183) (18 credit hours)

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

Facets of Culture

ARTH 330 - Visual Traditions of Non-Western Cultures Credit(s): 3
ARTH 340 - Art of the Classical World and Western Traditions Credit(s): 3
ARTH 350 - Women in the Arts Credit(s): 3
CRMG 205 - Cultural Etiquette Credit(s): 3
FASH 300 - Clothing/Adornment and World Culture Credit(s): 3
FASH 405 - Fashion History Credit(s): 3
GEOG 202 - Introduction to Cultural Geography Credit(s): 3
HPMG 300 - International Culture, Diet, and Cuisine Credit(s): 3
MUS 261 - Music of the World Credit(s): 2
(must be able to read music)
- PHIL 301 OR RLST 301 Credit(s): 3 
PHIL 430 - Science and Human Values Credit(s): 3

Cultures and Peoples Today

AAST 101 - The African American Experience Credit(s): 3
AAST 301 - African American Leadership Credit(s): 3
ENGL 350 - Women Writers: Gender, Race and Class Credit(s): 3
FREN 250 - France Today: The French People and Their Culture Credit(s): 3
GEOG 380 - Geography of North America Credit(s): 3
GEOG 381 - Geography of Europe Credit(s): 3
GERM 250 - Germany Today: The German People and Their Culture Credit(s): 3
JAPN 250 - Japan Today: The People and Culture of Japan 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
SOC 375 - Sociology of Popular Culture Credit(s): 3
(SOC 201: General Sociology is a prerequisite for SOC 375. Students may count 3 credit hours of SOC 201 as part of the 18 credit hours required for the concentration upon completion of SOC 375.)
SPAN 250 - The Spanish-Speaking World Today: The Peoples and Cultures of Spain and Spanish America Credit(s): 3
WMST 201 - Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies Credit(s): 3
*These courses (FREN 250, GERM 250, JAPN 250, and SPAN 250) can count either in the concentration or minor but not both.

Cultures and Peoples Historically

HIST 303 - Women in American History Credit(s): 3
HIST 304 - Women in World History Credit(s): 3
HIST 305 - Women in European History Credit(s): 3
HIST 306 - Women in East Asia Credit(s): 3
HIST 403 - Popular Culture in America Credit(s): 3
HIST 435 - African-American History II 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 484 - History of Africa 1400 to Present Credit(s): 3

Social Dimensions

CFS 210 - Family Dynamics and Community Involvement Credit(s): 3
EDST 445 - Parenting Across Cultures Credit(s): 3
LDSP 321 - People, Power, and Change Credit(s): 3
PHIL 430 - Science and Human Values Credit(s): 3
PSYC 312 - Social Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSYC 370 - Psychology of Women Credit(s): 3
PSYC 400 - Psychology of Marriage Credit(s): 3
SOC 202 - Social Problems Credit(s): 3
SOC 300 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
(SOC 201: General Sociology is a prerequisite for SOC 300. Students may count 3 credit hours of SOC 201 as part of the 18 credit hours required for the concentration upon completion of SOC 375.)
SOC 304 - Race, and Ethnic Relations Credit(s): 3
SOC 386 - Technology and Society Credit(s): 3
SWRK 220 - Understanding Human Diversity and Oppressed Populations Credit(s): 3
SWRK 355 OR SOC 320

Education, Learning and Communication

ENGL 320 - Introduction to Linguistics Credit(s): 3
ENGL 420 - History of the English Language Credit(s): 3
GENS 302 - Leadership for Learning Organizations Credit(s): 3
HHP 325 - Stress Management Credit(s): 3
HPMG 101 - Introduction to the Service Industry Credit(s): 2
MMSC 260 - Intercultural Communication and Social Justice Credit(s): 3
MMSC 311 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3
MMSC 356 - Communication in Professional Environments Credit(s): 3
MMSC 470 - Intercultural Communication Credit(s): 3

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.