1. Introduction to International Studies.
   1. Core Courses. Two (2) courses:
      • 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
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   2. Introductory Elective. One (1) course:
      • Any INTL-I 100–199 except INTL-I 100
      • Any INTL-I 200–299
      • INTL-L 250 Introduction to International Law and Legal Institutions i
2. Research Design. One (1) course:
   • INTL-I 315 Research Design in International Studies i
   • INTL-I 515 Research Methods in International Studies (If this option is used, student must take 3 additional credit hours in International Studies at the 300-499 level)i
3. Advanced Electives.
   • 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-L 351 Law and Authoritarianism i
   • INTL-L 352 Law and Global Development i
   • INTL-L 353 Laws and Institutions in International Investment i
   • INTL-L 354 Immigration Law, International Policy, and Migration i
   • INTL-L 355 Gender and International Human Rights i
   • INTL-L 356 Intervention and Sovereignty i
   • INTL-L 357 The International Criminal Court i
   • INTL-L 360
   • INTL-X 370 Topics with Service Learning in International Studies 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-L 445 Human Rights Law and International Organizations i
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   • 400 Level Course. One (1) course:
     • 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-L 445 Human Rights Law and International Organizations i
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   • 300–400 Level Course. Three (3) courses:
     • Additional course from the 400-499 Level Course 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-L 351 Law and Authoritarianism i
     • INTL-L 352 Law and Global Development i
     • INTL-L 353 Laws and Institutions in International Investment i
     • INTL-L 354 Immigration Law, International Policy, and Migration i
     • INTL-L 355 Gender and International Human Rights i
     • INTL-L 356 Intervention and Sovereignty i
     • INTL-L 357 The International Criminal Court i
     • INTL-L 360
     • INTL-X 370 Topics with Service Learning in International Studies i
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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
   • INTL-I 680 International Studies Master's Capstone If this option is used, student must take 3 additional credit hours in International Studies at the 300-499 level and any CASE IW coursei
5. Career Preparation. One (1) course:
   • ASCS-Q 296 College to Career II: Navigate Your Arts and Sciences Experience i
6. Foreign Language¹. One (1) of the following:
   • 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)
7. Electives. Additional INTL courses, as needed to complete all major requirements.
8. Additional Requirements².
   1. International Experience. Overseas experience (study or internship) of at least 6 weeks duration, approved in advance by the Department of International Studies.
   2. Minor. Complete a minor related to international studies approved in advance by the Department of International Studies.
   3. Graduate Requirements. Students must also complete the requirements for the Master of Arts in International Studies as listed in the University Graduate School Bulletin.
9. 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.
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.

The Integrated B.A./M.A. program is open to International Studies majors who have:

• Demonstrated strong academic performance (College GPA of 3.500 or higher and International Studies Major GPA of 3.600 or higher)
• Demonstrated a high level of maturity and clear intent to pursue a Master's degree
• Completed 12 credits in the International Studies major (2 core courses and 2 thematic courses)
• Will complete the campus's General Education requirements in the semester of application

Application deadlines are November 1 for Spring admission, or March 1 for Fall admission. See the Department of International Studies website for more information.