Welcome to the International Studies Program at the University of North Texas! Thank you for your interest in our program. As an interdisciplinary program, the International Studies major is designed to give students an awareness of the diversity, complexity, and interdependence of the global community. The major also equips students with the necessary background, cultural competency, and skills necessary to understand and critically analyze the political, social, economic, and cultural aspects of contemporary global concerns, issues, and problems, and to be successful in an increasingly complex and global job market. Join us and be part of our vibrant community of learners!
Please visit our page on THECB Marketable Skills in International Studies to learn more about the valuable skill set that you will acquire during your time with us.
International Studies offers courses for the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in International Studies. Students majoring in other fields can minor in International Studies or take courses for general interest, elective credit, or as part of the Arts and Sciences Core.
The Bachelor of Arts degree requires a total of 120 semester hours, 42 of which must be advanced hours, and fulfillment of the general requirements of the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences and the University Core Curriculum.
Students majoring in International Studies can choose one of the four concentrations below:
A major in International Studies requires the completion of the following required courses:
Students choosing the following concentrations are required to complete 42 hours of coursework and six hours of advanced foreign language:
Students with a concentration in Global Perspectives are required to complete 48 hours of coursework.
Please click the following concentrations for more information about the degree requirements for each concentration:
Students choosing to minor in International Studies can choose one of the four concentrations offered and are required to complete 18 hours of coursework. Required courses include Introduction to International Studies (INST 2100) and the Capstone class that is associated with the chosen concentration. For more information about the degree requirements for a minor in International Studies, please visit the UNT Catalog for International Studies Minor.
Have questions about your degree or the program? Please contact us!
Course list for the International Studies major and minor for catalog 2014 and beyond (see below)
Please look for your catalog year then concentration to find the appropriate courses to meet your requirements. (Refer to the UNT Catalog for specific credit hours for each concentration.)
Approved Course List for Fall 2023
The Arab and Islamic Certificate
The Global Perspectives Certificate
Online UNT Catalog Course Listing Search
Spring 2024 class information: https://online.fliphtml5.com/ikwar/hzhb/
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