Example Course Plan
International Studies Course Plan (first 3 semesters)
This is an example course plan based on the 2020-2021 University Catalog; your actual
schedule may deviate from this example. Your faculty advisor will work with you to
select appropriate courses.
As an IWU student, it is your responsibility to track your progress each semester
towards completing graduation requirements using the MyIWU degree evaluation tool.
Year 1
Fall Semester
-
Gateway Colloquium
- General Education Course
- Choose one of the following:
- Second Language Course
- Physical Education (PEX)
Spring Semester
- INST 240 Introduction to International Studies (G) (required)
- Choose one of the following:
- General Education Course (or Gateway if not completed in the Fall)
- Second Language Course
- Physical Education (PEY)
May Term
- Optional
Year 2
Fall Semester *
- Two Courses in a Geographical or Functional Area of Concentration
- General Education Course
- Second Language Course
- General Education Course
- Physical Education (PEY)
*Itis mandatory that majors meet with the International Studies Program Director to choose courses in their areas of concentration.
Study Abroad
All International Studies majors are required to study abroad or, if they pursue a Diplomatic Studies concentration, complete a relevant off-campus experience. The recommended semester(s) for studying abroad is: fall or spring, third year.
Additional Information
- Students majoring in International Studies are required to take FOUR courses from the list of core courses in the International Studies (IS) curriculum (please consult the University Catalog for the list of these courses).
- IS offers major concentrations in seven different areas. The University Catalog or the departmental website should be consulted for information on all these different
tracks.
- IS majors are strongly encouraged to discuss their future area concentration with the IS Director via individual appointments during fall semester of their first year.
- Note regarding second language: The International Studies major requires a fourth semester of language proficiency. IS majors should be advised to begin their study in the second language of their choice during their first year.