International Affairs B.A. – International Political Economy Emphasis
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Contact: Stan Luger, Ph.D., Professor
Location: McKee 318
Telephone: 970.351.2058
Fax: 970.351.2311
Website: www.unco.edu/hss/political-science-international-affairs
Advising Information:
Students must consult with their assigned major advisor each semester prior to registering.
Assigned advisor is available through the Ursa login; ursa.unco.edu; under Student tab Academic Profile channel and is term specific. If no advisor is listed, contact the major program for advisor information.
The program consists of three parts:
- Liberal Arts Core (LAC) Credits
- Required Major Credits
- University-Wide Credits
Program Description:
This emphasis area will develop a broad understanding of international issues through the study of international political economy. Foreign language study as well as political science and economics are the main focus. Course requirements also involve classes from a number academic departments.
This emphasis area promotes the development of analytical, research, writing and language skills that are necessary to think critically and reflect upon contemporary international issues.
Program Admission Requirements:
Academic Good Standing
Program Requirements:
Students are required to be orally proficient in a foreign language. There are three ways to fulfill the language proficiency requirement:
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Three credits in a foreign language at the 300 level or above;
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Demonstrated proficiency at the intermediate/low level on the ACTFL/ETS Oral Proficiency Interview;
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Other evidence approved by the student's departmental advisor.
Degree Requirements 120 — Credits
Degree Requirements
1. Required Specified LAC — 3 credits
LAC area 5.b. — Geography
Remaining LAC — 37 credits
See “Liberal Arts Core”.
2. Required Major — 36 credits
Take the following courses:
Choose one of the following courses:
| PSCI 415 | Senior Seminar in Comparative Politics | 3 |
| PSCI 425 | Senior Seminar in International Relations | 3 |
NOTE: Students should be aware that PSCI 415 and PSCI 425 are only offered in fall semesters. Students enrolled in Study Abroad or an Internship conflicting with fulfillment of the PSCI 415 or PSCI 425 requirement may substitute another PSCI course with the approval of their PSCI Advisor.
Choose three of the following courses (nine credits minimum):
NOTE: No more than 3 credits of internship can be used toward the major.
Take all of the following courses:
Choose one of the following courses:
Choose one of the following courses:
3. University-Wide Credits — 44 credits
Complete additional credits to achieve the minimum credits needed for this degree at UNC; for this degree, that will typically be 44 credits.