Department of International Studies
Integrated Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts in International Studies
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The Integrated B.A./M.A. program in International Studies at the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies at Indiana University is a distinctive opportunity reserved for top B.A. students currently in International Studies to pursue advanced studies and complete both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree consecutively. The five-year integrated program is aimed principally at students who would like to develop their intellectual and professional capabilities from a cross-cultural and international perspective. It is also open to students interested in academic and research-oriented careers.
Requirements
The major requires at least 32 credit hours (for the B.A. portion), including the requirements listed below.
- Introduction to International Studies.
- Introductory Course. One (1) course:
- INTL-I 100 Introduction to International Studies
- Core Courses. Two (2) courses:
- INTL-I 202 Global Health and Environment
- INTL-I 203 Global Development
- INTL-I 204 Human Rights and International Law
- INTL-I 205 Culture and Politics
- INTL-I 206 Peace and Conflict
- INTL-I 210 Diplomacy, Security, Governance
- Introductory Elective. One (1) additional 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
- Introductory Course. One (1) course:
- Research Design*. One (1) course:
- INTL-I 315 Research Design in International Studies
- 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)
- Advanced Electives.
- 400–499 Level Course. One (1) course:
- INTL-I 420 Global Sustainability Studies
- INTL-I 421 Human Rights and the Arts
- INTL-I 422 Contested Territories/Conflicted Identities
- INTL-I 423 Postcolonial/Postcommunist Discourses
- INTL-I 424 War and Peace
- INTL-I 425 Gender: International Perspectives
- INTL-I 426 Advanced Topics in International Studies
- INTL-I 427 Issues in Global Development and Political Economy
- INTL-I 428 Social Justice and the Environment
- INTL-I 429 Global Health Politics
- INTL-I 431 Statistics for International Studies
- INTL-I 432 Models of Social and Political Processes
- INTL-I 433 Violence Against Civilians in War
- INTL-I 434 International Climate Governance
- INTL-I 499 Seminar in Conflict Studies
- INTL-L 445 Human Rights Law and International Organizations
- Advanced Electives. Three (3) courses:
- Additional course from the 400-499 Level Course list.
- INTL-I 300 Topics in International Studies
- INTL-I 302 Advanced Topics in Global Health and Environment
- INTL-I 303 Advanced Topics in Global Development
- INTL-I 304 Advanced Topics in Human Rights and International Law
- INTL-I 305 Advanced Topics in Culture and Politics
- INTL-I 306 Advanced Topics in Peace and Conflict
- INTL-I 310 Advanced Topics in Diplomacy, Security, Governance
- INTL-I 340 Ethics and Decision-Making in International Politics
- INTL-I 341 Challenges of Modern Conflict
- INTL-I 343 Global Migration and Race
- INTL-L 351 Law and Authoritarianism
- INTL-L 352 Law and Global Development
- INTL-L 353 Laws and Institutions in International Investment
- INTL-L 354 Immigration Law, International Policy, and Migration
- INTL-L 355 Gender and International Human Rights
- INTL-L 356 Intervention and Sovereignty
- INTL-L 357 The International Criminal Court
- INTL-L 360
- INTL-X 370 Topics with Service Learning in International Studies
- 400–499 Level Course. One (1) course:
- Advanced Writing*. One (1) course:
- INTL-I 400 International Studies Capstone Seminar
- INTL-I 406 Honors International Studies Capstone Seminar
- INTL-I 408 Advanced Writing in International Studies
- 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 course
- Career Preparation. One (1) course:
- ASCS-Q 296 College to Career II: Navigate Your Arts and Sciences Experience
- Electives. Additional INTL courses, as needed, to complete all major requirements.
- Additional Requirements**.
- Foreign Language***. 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)
- International Experience. Overseas experience (study or internship) of at least 6 weeks duration, approved in advance by the Department of International Studies.
- Minor. Complete a minor related to international studies approved in advance by the Department of International Studies.
- Graduate Requirements. Students must also complete the requirements for the Master of Arts in International Studies as listed in the University Graduate School Bulletin.
- Foreign Language***. One (1) of the following:
- Major GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
- Major GPA. 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.
- Major Minimum Grade. Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the major.
- Major Upper Division Credit Hours. At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed at the 300–499 level.
- Major Residency. 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.
- College Breadth. At least 58 credit hours must be completed in courses from College of Arts and Sciences disciplines outside of the major area.
Notes
Major Area Courses
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Unless otherwise noted below, the following courses are considered in the academic program and will count toward academic program requirements as appropriate:
- Any course at the 100–499 level with the
INTL-Isubject area prefix—as well as any other subject areas that are deemed functionally equivalent - Any course contained on the course lists for the academic program requirements at the time the course is taken—as well as any other courses that are deemed functionally equivalent—except for those listed only under Addenda Requirements
- Any course directed to a non-Addenda requirement through an approved exception
- Any course at the 100–499 level with the
This program of study cannot be combined with the following:
- Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (INTLBA1)
- Bachelor of Science in International Studies (INTLBS1)
- Minor in International Studies (INTLMIN)
Exceptions to and substitutions for major requirements may be made with the approval of the unit'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:
- College of Arts and Sciences Credit Hours. At least 100 credit hours must come from College of Arts and Sciences disciplines.
- Upper Division Courses. At least 42 credit hours (of the 120) must be at the 300–499 level.
- 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.
- College GPA. A College grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.000 is required.
- CASE Requirements. The following College of Arts and Sciences Education (CASE) requirements must be completed:
- CASE Foundations
- CASE Breadth of Inquiry
- CASE Culture Studies
- CASE Critical Approaches: 1 course
- CASE Foreign Language: Proficiency in a single foreign language through the second semester of the second year of college-level coursework
- CASE Intensive Writing: 1 course
- CASE Public Oral Communication: 1 course
- 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.
- No credit hours earned at the graduate level may be counted toward the B.A. degree and no credit hours earned at the undergraduate level may be counted towards the M.A. degree.
- Students in the program are normally classified as undergraduates until the end of the first semester in which 120 or more credit hours toward graduation have been earned. At that point, students will submit an application to the University Graduate School to initiate the transition to graduate status.
- If the transition to graduate status is delayed beyond this time, Master's status will normally revert to undergraduate status.
- Students not in good standing at this time are dropped from the program and reclassified as undergraduate B.A. students.
- Students are advised to check with the Office of Financial Aid (through Student Central on Union) on the effect that the transition to graduate status may have on existing undergraduate funding.
- In the case that students decide, or are forced by circumstances (see bullet 2b above) not to continue towards the M.A. degree, they should complete INTL-I 400, INTL-I 406, or INTL-I 408 in order to graduate with a B.A. degree in International Studies. If INTL-I 515, the required Methods course for the graduate degree, was completed prior to the 5th year, it will count as the equivalent of INTL-I 315. Otherwise, INTL-I 315 will also need to be completed.
- Students in the B.A./M.A. program must complete at least 15 hours of coursework while registered in graduate status. Normally, this would encompass no fewer than two semesters.
- Students who successfully complete all requirements for the Integrated B.A./M.A. in International Studies will have the B.A. and M.A. degrees awarded simultaneously.