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The International Studies Major

The International Studies Major is intended to provide for undergraduate students in another major with the opportunity for an integrated course of international study leading to a second baccalaureate major. This major is available only as a concurrent, or sequential major. The program includes 12 credits of foreign language study beyond the 12th-credit level or equivalent proficiency, an education abroad or equivalent work/internship experience, related advanced course work, and/or a senior course or project in International Studies. The language, international experience, and advanced study should be integrated around a thematic or geographical focus

The degree (e.g., B.A., B.S., B.F.A., B.B.A., etc.) will normally match that of the student's first major.

Students in baccalaureate degree programs other than those leading to the B.A. who desire a B.A. degree in International Studies will receive concurrent degrees and must fulfill all requirements for concurrent degrees and for the B.A. as indicated in the Bulletin.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR

33 credits (at least 9 credits at the 400 level) You must consult with an advisor in the Department of French and Francophone Studies to complete the application.

  • Prescribed Course (3 credits) INTST 493 (Offered both Fall and Spring semesters)
  • Education Abroad or Internship (12 credits, at least 3 credits at the 400 level)
  • Foreign Language Study (12 credits beyond 12th-credit level proficiency)
    * At least 3 credits must be at the 300-level or higher. Courses taught in translation are not included. For foreign language majors, study must be in a foreign language other than the primary major.
  • Related Areas (6 credits)
    * Select 6 credits from the approved list of courses or additional foreign language study at the 400 level
    OR 3 credits of related course work selected from an approved list or additional foreign language study at the 400 level and 3 credits in a senior project selected in consultation with the International Studies Major Adviser

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The Department of French and Francophone Studies
The Pennsylvania State University
231 Burrowes Building
University Park, PA 16802
Tel: 814.865.1492 | Fax: 814.863.1103

Undergraduate Officer
Heather McCoy
hjm10@psu.edu
Department Head
Bénédicte Monicat
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Graduate Officer
Barbara E. Bullock
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