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International Studies is an interdisciplinary program built around a core of courses (including foreign language study) illustrating the interdependency created by globalization. Within the program, students choose a thematic and regional focus that allows them to hone their expertise in areas best suited to their career interests and to develop linguistic skills.
Students graduating with a degree in International Studies display an understanding of the powerful forces that define global issues from a variety of perspectives in society, including business, communications, culture, society and health issues, politics, and science. Demonstrating the skills needed to function in the global environment and interpret world events, they also exhibit an appreciation for and sensitivity to diverse cultures and values.
The INTS major includes 12 hours of required core courses and 24 hours of electives chosen from three thematic and three area studies options. These electives permit students to design a course of study around their own thematic and linguistic interests and career plans.
"The University of Nebraska at Kearney is anything but ordinary." Lillyman says, "the global perspective that was instilled within me during my studies at UNK proved to be immensely valuable at a company that has over 110 divisions worldwide. I thrive in cross-cultural interactions, captivated by other cultures and world views, and have since been sent around the world by my employer. I have now grown into an expanded role of business development where every day I am able to put to good use the education I received at UNK. Without a doubt, the International Studies Program at UNK laid the foundation for the success I find today."
Amphenol Corporation, Wheaton, Ill.
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UNK’s new general studies curriculum requires fewer hours, eases transferring, and gives students greater flexibility in earning their degree. This reduced the general studies credit requirement from 45 hours to 30 hours. The 4-year class schedule below is a sample timeline for progress toward a International Studies, Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Consult with your academic advisor.
*BA Language Course may also meet GS Humanities requirement. FREN 200, FREN 201, GERM 200, 201, 205 or SPAN 200, 201 or 205 are qualifying General Studies Humanities courses. See advisor.
**Students that plan to complete a Democracy Course other than PSCI 140 should plan to complete 3 additional hours of coursework in Thematic or Area Studies in lieu of unrestricted electives. See advisor.
A minor or second major is required for a complete degree program. The number of required electives needed to reach 120 total credit hours overall will depend upon the specific program chosen.
