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Interdisciplinary and Other Academic Programs
Interdisciplinary Degree Program/ International Studies Program 111
requirements. The director of curriculum will then assign a primary
advisor to work with the student.
COMPOSITE INTERDISCIPLINARY MAJOR
Major Code: CIND
The composite interdisciplinary degree will be designed to meet the
student's individual goals.
Admission Requirements
Before being admitted to a composite interdisciplinary program,
a student must satisfy the requirements listed in the SAT/ACT
Placement section of this catalog.
General Education Requirements
The composite interdisciplinary degree will include the University
and Degree Core appropriate to the BA or BS degree.
Major Requirements
The composite interdisciplinary degree will include all graduation
requirements for the degree as well as any special graduation
requirements necessary to fulfill the student's degree goals. The
degree plan, which will exceed the minimums for a major in the
chosen BA or BS degree, can combine significant elements from two
or more majors. Combined areas such as social sciences, humanities,
behavioral sciences, fine arts or natural sciences may be used as one
academic area. Minimum GPA requirements, both within major and
cumulative, will be determined by the departments and programs
involved. The degree may include a minor, supplement and support
areas. Generally, the degree will not exceed 128 hours; however,
an interdisciplinary degree may exceed 128 hours with the
student's understanding that the hours are necessary to satisfy
the departmental elements that the student wishes to include
in the degree.
The composite interdisciplinary degree plan must be approved by the
departmental chair(s) and dean(s) whose disciplines are involved in the
major portion of the degree. It must be reviewed by the registrar to
ensure that it meets all graduation requirements for the degree.
General Electives
Electives may be used to build interdisciplinary degree, if necessary.
International Studies Program
Harland Rall, Advisor
ACU Box 28275; Abilene, Texas 79699-8275
Administration Building, Room 134B
Phone: 325-674-2384
Fax: 325-674-6703
Email: rallh@acu.edu
International Studies is an interdisciplinary program that offers the
Bachelor of Arts degree in international studies, international studies
with a separate track for non-U.S. students who wish to focus
on the United States, and a Certificate in International Studies
for interested students with related majors.
Introduction
In the 21st century with its "global village" interdependency among
nations, students with a variety of career goals may wish to major in
international studies or at least to complete the requirements for the
certificate program.
Monolingualism and cultural isolation in the United States have had a
negative effect on our national economy and our influence in world
affairs. Therefore, students are required to include a Study Abroad
experience, such as one of ACU's programs, in their degree plan.
Today various career opportunities at home and abroad await
graduates with a global world view who can demonstrate competence
in performing tasks in a cross-cultural context:
* Business. Multi-national companies abound in the U.S. and
abroad. Many hire graduates with an international studiesbackground in order to train them in their specific job assignment
for future transfer abroad. The expanding world market and
the shrinking national market suggest, as a minimum, the
certificate program.
* Civil Service. A variety of federal and state government
agencies regularly hire individuals with international training
for assignments in the U.S. and abroad. The State Department,
the Diplomatic Corps and the U.S. Agency of International
Development are a few examples. Other private agencies, some
of a religious nature, seek graduates in the area of international
studies. Furthermore, politicians of the future will face an
ever-increasing need to handle international crises with
sensitivity and depth of understanding.
* International Organizations. A number of international
organizations regularly hire innovative people who are capable
of functioning in international affairs. The following are a few
examples: the United Nations (UN), the Organization of American
States (OAS), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World
Bank, the Peace Corps and the Red Cross.
* Law. Attorneys hired by a company that secures contracts
abroad will need an international studies background.
International law is virtually a field of its own.
* Media. Journalism, radio and television, the film industry,
and publishing are areas that have openings for foreign
assignments. Today's global network of communication
systems, which are facilitated by satellites, require some expertise
in international studies.
* Travel and Tourism. This is a growing industry in the U.S.
A background in international studies would certainly improve
one's chances for success.
Admission Requirements
Before being admitted to a program, a student must satisfy the
requirements listed in the SAT/ACT Placement section of this catalog.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Science: 4 semesters of HS science other than physical science, or 227 on ACT
science subscore.
Deficiency: 3 hours in field other than HS field.
Foreign Language: 4 semesters, one language, in HS.
Deficiency: 6 hours in one language.
OTHER NOTES
Entering students with fewer than 64 hours and all students planning to take their first
college math course must have appropriate SAT/ACT/COMPASS scores for placement.
Consult the current university catalog for information on the schedule of future course
offerings and prerequisites for course enrollment.
See catalog for dual major and dual degree requirements.
Exceptions must be approved on the appropriate exception or substitution form.
ELECTIVES
General electives (may include deficiency); may not include developmental courses
numbered 0**; arrange to ensure >33 advanced hours.INTERNATIONAL STUDIES -
NON-U.S. TRACK (BA)BA: INTERNATIONAL STUDIES DEGREE PLAN (INTS)
Bible
BIBL 101 Life and Teachings of Jesus . ................ ....................................... 3
BIBL 102 Acts-Revelation ........................................ ..................... 3
BIBL 211 Message of the Old Testament ............................................. ................. 3
BIBL 212 Christianity in Culture ............................................................................................. 3
Advanced Bible .. ............................................. 3
English
ENGL 111 Com position and Rhetoric ............................................................................ 3
ENGL 231 W orld Literature I ........................ ........................... 3
Speech
COMS 111 Fundamentals of Communication ............................................................ 3
History
HIST 117 Civilization I ............................................................. 3
Science
Courses in two fields: biology, chemistry, geology, physics, AENV 130, NUTR 120 ...... 6
Mathematics
>M ATH 120 .................................................................. ............ 3
EX SC 100 + 3 activities ................................................ ..... ........................ . .............. 4
UNIV 100 University Seminar ......................................... 1..... ... ..............1
TOTAL UNIVERSITY CORE ....... ........................ ............... 41
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