1. Introductory Courses.
   1. Introduction to Law. One (1) course:
      • HON-H 237 Law and Society (approved topics only; see academic advisor)i
      • POLS-Y 211 Introduction to Law i
   2. International Law and Institutions. One (1) course:
      • INTL-L 250 Introduction to International Law and Legal Institutions i
   3. Introductory Electives. Two (2) courses:
      • INTL-I 100 Introduction to International Studies i
      • INTL-I 101 The World in Crisis i
      • INTL-I 102 Climate Change and International Studies i
      • INTL-I 103 Global Business: Politics, Policy, and Practice i
      • INTL-I 202 Global Health and Environment i
      • INTL-I 203 Global Development i
      • INTL-I 204 Human Rights and International Law i
      • INTL-I 205 Culture and Politics i
      • INTL-I 206 Peace and Conflict i
      • INTL-I 210 Diplomacy, Security, Governance i
      • INTL-I 212 Negotiating Global Challenges i
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2. Core Courses. Each of the following, including at least one (1) course at the 400–499 level:
   1. Research Design. One (1) course:
      • INTL-I 315 Research Design in International Studies i
   2. International Law Electives. Two (2) courses:
      • INTL-L 350 Origins and Evolution of International Law i
      • INTL-L 353 Laws and Institutions in International Investment i
      • INTL-L 356 Intervention and Sovereignty i
   3. International Studies Electives. Two (2) courses:
      • Additional course from the International Law Electives list.
      • INTL-I 300 Topics in International Studies i
      • INTL-I 302 Advanced Topics in Global Health and Environment i
      • INTL-I 303 Advanced Topics in Global Development i
      • INTL-I 304 Advanced Topics in Human Rights and International Law i
      • INTL-I 305 Advanced Topics in Culture and Politics i
      • INTL-I 306 Advanced Topics in Peace and Conflict i
      • INTL-I 310 Advanced Topics in Diplomacy, Security, Governance i
      • INTL-I 340 Ethics and Decision-Making in International Politics i
      • INTL-I 341 Challenges of Modern Conflict i
      • INTL-I 343 Global Migration and Race i
      • INTL-I 420 Global Sustainability Studies i
      • INTL-I 421 Human Rights and the Arts i
      • INTL-I 422 Contested Territories/Conflicted Identities i
      • INTL-I 423 Postcolonial/Postcommunist Discourses i
      • INTL-I 424 War and Peace i
      • INTL-I 425 Gender: International Perspectives i
      • INTL-I 426 Advanced Topics in International Studies i
      • INTL-I 427 Issues in Global Development and Political Economy i
      • INTL-I 428 Social Justice and the Environment i
      • INTL-I 429 Global Health Politics i
      • INTL-I 431 Statistics for International Studies i
      • INTL-I 432 Models of Social and Political Processes i
      • INTL-I 433 Violence Against Civilians in War i
      • INTL-I 434 International Climate Governance i
      • INTL-I 499 Seminar in Conflict Studies i
      • INTL-X 370 Topics with Service Learning in International Studies i
      • INTL-X 390 Individual Readings in International Studies i
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   4. Free Elective. One (1) course:
      • Additional course from the International Electives list
      • Course from the Maurer School of Law (with approval of the Department of International Studies)
      • One (1) of the following:
        • CJUS-P 407 Terrorism i
        • EALC-E 350 Studies in East Asian Society (approved topics only; see academic advisor)i
        • POLS-Y 364 International Organization: Political and Security Aspects i
        • POLS-Y 367 International Law i
        • SOC-S 326 Law and Society (with approval of the Department of International Studies prior to enrollment)i
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3. Internship. Internship of at least six weeks (3 credit hours) focused on international law or Practicum with enrollment in the following course:
   • SGIS-X 373 Internship in Global and International Studies i
4. Capstone. One (1) course:
   • INTL-I 400 International Studies Capstone Seminar i
   • INTL-I 406 Honors International Studies Capstone Seminar i
   • INTL-I 408 Advanced Writing in International Studies i
5. Foreign Language*. One (1) of the following options:
   • Proficiency in a single foreign language through the second semester of the third year of college-level coursework (6 semesters)
   • Proficiency in a single foreign language through the second semester of the second year of college-level coursework and another foreign language through the second semester of the first year (4 + 2 semesters)
   • Proficiency in a single foreign language through the second semester of the second year of college-level coursework (4 semesters) and the first semester of a second foreign language and the first semester of a third foreign language (4 + 1 + 1 semesters)
   • Proficiency in a single foreign language through the first semester of the third year of college-level coursework and the first semester of a second foreign language (5 + 1 semesters)
6. International Experience**. Overseas study of at least six (6) weeks duration, approved in advance by International Studies.
7. Major GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
   1. At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed in courses taken through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
   2. At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed at the 300–499 level.
   3. Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the major.
   4. A GPA of at least 2.000 for all courses taken in the major—including those where a grade lower than C- is earned—is required.
   5. Exceptions to major requirements may be made with the approval of the department's Director of Undergraduate Studies, subject to final approval by the College of Arts and Sciences.

The Bachelor of Arts degree requires at least 120 credit hours, to include the following:

1. College of Arts and Sciences Credit Hours. At least 100 credit hours must come from College of Arts and Sciences disciplines.
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2. Upper Division Courses. At least 42 credit hours (of the 120) must be at the 300–499 level.
3. College Residency. Following completion of the 60th credit hour toward degree, at least 36 credit hours of College of Arts and Sciences coursework must be completed through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
4. College GPA. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.000 is required for all courses taken at Indiana University.
5. CASE Requirements. The following College of Arts and Sciences Education (CASE) requirements must be completed:
   1. CASE Foundations
      1. English Composition: 1 course
      2. Mathematical Modeling: 1 course
   2. CASE Breadth of Inquiry
      1. Arts and Humanities: 4 courses
      2. Natural and Mathematical Sciences: 4 courses
      3. Social and Historical Studies: 4 courses
   3. CASE Culture Studies
      1. Diversity in the United States: 1 course
      2. Global Civilizations and Cultures: 1 course
   4. CASE Critical Approaches: 1 course
   5. CASE Foreign Language: Proficiency in a single foreign language through the second semester of the second year of college-level coursework
   6. CASE Intensive Writing: 1 course
   7. CASE Public Oral Communication: 1 course
6. Major. Completion of the major as outlined in the Major Requirements section above.

Most students must also successfully complete the Indiana University Bloomington General Education program.