A minimum of 26 credit hours; 23 credit hours must be in courses acceptable toward graduation.
A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 on all work.
Demonstrated academic achievement by satisfying the following:
Completion of International Studies major admission coursework with grade of "C" or better:
The major in International Studies requires 39 credit hours of which at least 21 credit hours (7 classes ) must be at the upper-division level. All students must take 9 credit hours in a foreign language and 9 credit hours of required core courses specified below. In addition, students must take 9 credit hours each in one of the thematic and areas studies concentrations described below. No more than 12 credit hours may be selected in any one department. Students work closely with the Director or Associate Director of International Studies in planning their program of study and must receive approval for all course work in fulfillment of the major.
Foreign Language (9 credit hours)
Nine credit hours beyond the General Education requirement of one semester of foreign language or demonstrated proficiency through the second year of any language other than English or Signed Language.
Core Courses (9 credit hours)
Select nine credit hours (three of which must introduce the student’s chosen thematic concentration) from the following three areas:
Thematic Concentration (9 credit hours in upper-division courses)
Select one concentration from the following:
Area Studies Concentration (9 credit hours in upper-division courses)
Select one concentration from the following:
The most significant capstone experience for an International Studies major is to be able to study abroad. However, the program also recognizes that not every INTS major can take advantage of study abroad opportunities, so there are two options for a capstone experience.
Option 1: Study Abroad (INTS 400, 1-3 credit hours). Requires permission of program.
This course is conducted as an independent study or seminar and allows the student to design their own international experience in consultation with the INTS advisor and faculty. Majors enroll in INTS 400 following the completion of their study abroad experience. Many options exist for a study abroad experience, e.g. a short-term study trip (2-4 weeks), a traditional semester abroad, or a summer language program. Students are strongly encouraged to explore the possibilities through UNM’s Global Education Office (GEO).
Option 2: Intercultural Experience (INTS 401, 1-3 credit hours). Requires permission of program.
There are diverse opportunities on the UNM campus and throughout New Mexico for a student to gain intercultural understanding and experience. This option allows students to find and explore these opportunities. Like study abroad opportunities, these are varied and can earn the students 1-3 credit hours depending on the experience. Students are responsible for seeking out these opportunities and completing specific requirements for credit.
Opportunities might include but are not limited to:
Students are encouraged to seek out or create their own internship opportunities in consultation with the Director of International Studies.
The courses below reflect current course offerings, but are not exhaustive. INTS faculty and students may suggest additional courses for the thematic concentrations for approval by the INTS advisory board.
For this concentration also consult the Peace Studies course schedule.
I. | Core Course Requirement: 3 credit hours | |
Select one: | ||
PCST 102 | Introduction to Peace Studies | |
POLS 220 | Comparative Politics | |
SOC 221 | Global Issues | |
II. | Upper-Division Courses: 9 credit hours | |
Select three: | ||
ANTH 339 | Human Rights in Anthropology | |
ANTH 340 | T: Children in Genocide | |
ANTH 340 | T: Global Health and Human Rights | |
CJ 336 | Rhetoric of Dissent | |
HIST 300 | Studies in History | |
HIST 311 | History of World War I | |
HIST 338 | History of World War II Era | |
HIST 339 | Vietnam War Era | |
HIST 340 | U.S. Foreign Relations to 1900 | |
HIST 341 | U.S. Foreign Relations, Post 1900 | |
HIST 350 | Modern U.S. Military History | |
HIST 422 | Modern European Imperialism | |
HIST 426 | History of the Holocaust | |
HIST 428 | Women, War and Revolution | |
POLS 300 | Truth and Tribunals | |
POLS 322 | Human Rights and Political Violence | |
POLS 340 | T: Insurgency | |
POLS 341 | International Conflict and Cooperation | |
POLS 342 | American Foreign Policy (prerequisite) | |
POLS 400 | Adv T: National Security and Defense Planning | |
POLS 440 | International Conflict and Arms Control | |
POLS 441 | Civil Wars | |
POLS 442 | International Peacekeeping and Conflict Resolution | |
SOC 306 | Peace and Conflict | |
SOC 307 | Nonviolent Alternatives | |
SOC 331 | Social Movements | |
SOC 398 | ST: Introduction to Human Rights | |
SOC 412 | Sociology of Police and Social Control |
I. | Core Course Requirement: 3 credit hours | |
Select one: | ||
ANTH 130 | Cultures of the World | |
ENGL 292 or 293 | World Literatures | |
ARTH 323 or 324 | World Architecture (prerequisite) | |
ARTH 201 or 202 | History of Art | |
CJ 115 | Communication Across Cultures | |
II. | Upper-Division Courses: 9 credit hours | |
Select three: | ||
ANTH 312 | Oral Narrative Traditions | |
ANTH 344 | Comparative Ethnic Relations | |
ANTH 346 | Expressive Culture | |
ANTH 444 | Anthropology of World Beat | |
COMP 480 | Seminar in Comparative Literature*** | |
ENGL/COMP 330 | Topics in Comparative and World Literature | |
ENGL 479 | Postcolonial Literatures | |
MA 335 | International Horror Films | |
MA 326 | History of Film | |
MA 327 | History of Film | |
MA 412 | Third World Cinemas | |
MUS 422 | Indigenous World Culture | |
MUS 436 | Selected Topics in Contemporary World Music | |
RELG 350 | Religion and Literature | |
CJ 314 | Intercultural Communication | |
CJ 319 | Language and Culture (prerequisite) |
***Comparative Literature/Cultural Studies courses have specific area content and literature/cultural course should be coordinated with the student's area studies concentration.
I. | Core Course Requirements: 3 credit hours | |
Select one: | ||
ENVS 101 | The Blue Planet | |
CRP 181 | Introduction to Environmental Problems | |
GEOG 195 | Humans Role in Changing the Face of the Earth | |
ECON 203 | Society and Environment | |
II. | Upper-Division Courses: 9 credit hours | |
Select three: | ||
CRP 424 | Environmental Planning Methods | |
CRP 431 | Foundations of Community Development | |
CJ 339 | Rhetoric and the Environment | |
EPS 203 | Earth Resources and Environment | |
EPS 352 | Global Climate Change | |
ENVS 330 | Environmental Systems (multiple prerequisites) | |
ECON 342 | Environmental Economics (prerequisites) | |
ECON 343 | Natural Resource Economics (prerequisites) | |
ECON 442 | Topics in Environmental and Natural Resources (prerequisites) | |
GEOG 352 | Global Climate Change | |
GEOG 360 | Land Use Management | |
GEOG 461 | Environmental Management (prerequisite) | |
PHIL 363 | Environmental Ethics | |
POLS 443 | International Politics of Climate Change | |
POLS 475 | Environmental Politics | |
SOC 305 | Environmental Sociology |
I. | Core Course Requirement: 3 credit hours | |
Select one: | ||
ECON 203 | Society and Environment | |
POLS 220 | Comparative Politics | |
SOC 221 | Global Issues | |
II. | Upper-Division Courses: 9 credit hours | |
Select three: | ||
AMST 309 | Topics in Social Movements (depends on topic; requires permission of INTS advisor | |
CJ 467 | Mass Communication: International Perspectives | |
ECON 321 | Development Economics (prerequisites) | |
ECON 421 | Latin American Economics (prerequisites) | |
ECON 423 | Topics: Latin American Development (prerequisites) | |
ECON 424 | International Trade (prerequisites) | |
ECON 429 | International Finance (prerequisites) | |
POLS 320 | Topics in Comparative Politics*** | |
POLS 321 | Comparative Politics: Developing Countries | |
POLS 322 | Human Rights and Political Violence | |
POLS 340 | T: International Organizations | |
POLS 346 | International Political Economy | |
POLS 377 | Population Policy and Politics | |
POLS 443 | International Politics of Climate Change | |
POLS 446 | Trade Law and Policy | |
SOC 303 | Sociology of Political Behavior | |
SOC 461 |
Social Dynamics of Global Change ***Topics courses require permission of INTS advisor. |
I. | Core Course Requirements: 3 credit hours | |
Select one: | ||
ANTH 130 | Cultures of the World | |
GEOG 140 | World Regional Geography | |
ENGL 264 | Survey of Native Literatures and Rhetorics | |
II. | Upper-Division Courses: 9 credit hours | |
Select three: | ||
ANTH 312 | Oral Narrative Traditions | |
ANTH 331 | Indigenous Peoples of North America | |
ANTH 332 | Indigenous Peoples of South America | |
ANTH 340 | T: Shamanism and Politics of Cosmology | |
ANTH 344 | Comparative Ethnic Relations | |
ANTH 365 | Anthropology of Health | |
CRP 376 | Human Settlements | |
ENGL 464 | Advanced Studies in Native Literatures and Rhetorics | |
ENGL 479 | Postcolonial Literatures | |
HIST 346 | Native America to 1850 | |
HIST 347 | Native America 1850-1940 | |
HIST 348 | Native America Since 1940 | |
HIST 473 | Indigenous Peoples of Latin America | |
MUS 422 | Indigenous World Music | |
MUS 436 | Selected Topics in Contemporary World Music | |
PHIL 390 | Latin American Thought |
For this concentration also consult the Religious Studies course schedule.
I. | Core Course Requirement: 3 credit hours | |
RELG 107 | Living World Religions | |
II. | Upper-Division Courses: 9 credit hours | |
Select three: | ||
ANTH 333 | Ritual Symbols and Behavior | |
ANTH 340 | T: Christ and Culture | |
ENGL 304 | The Bible as Literature | |
HIST 323 | History of the Jewish People to 1492 | |
HIST 324 | Modern History of the Jewish People | |
HIST 326 | History of Christianity to 1517 | |
HIST 327 | History of Christianity to the Present | |
HIST 481 | Islam | |
PHIL 348 | Comparative Philosophy | |
PHIL 365 | Philosophy of Religion | |
RELG 333 | Ritual Symbols and Behavior | |
RELG 347 | Topics in Religious Studies*** | |
RELG 350 | Religion and Literature | |
RELG 365 | Philosophy of Religion | |
SOC 422 | Sociology of Religion |
*** Topics courses require permission of INTS advisor. Must have international or global content to count.
For this concentration also consult the Women Studies course schedule.
I. | Core Course Requirement: 3 credit hours | |
WMST 200 | Women: Social and Historical Perspectives | |
II. | Upper-Division Courses: 9 credit hours | |
Select three: | ||
CJ 326 | Gender and Communication | |
CJ 469 | Multiculturalism, Gender, and Media | |
CRP 428 | Gender and Economic Development | |
ECON 239 | Economics of Race and Gender | |
ECON 331 | Economics of Poverty and Discrimination | |
HIST 321 | Women in the Modern World | |
HIST 322 | History of Women's Rights Movement | |
HIST 428 | Women, War, and Revolution | |
LING / WMST 334 | Language and Gender | |
MA 436 | Images of (Wo)men | |
PSY 375 | Psychology of Women | |
SOC 308 | Sociology of Gender | |
SOC 423 | Gender and Crime | |
WMST 325 | Race, Class and Feminism | |
WMST 331 | Transnational Feminisms |
The courses in the area studies concentrations reflect current course offerings but are not exhaustive. INTS faculty and students may suggest additional courses to the INTS advisor and/or advisory board. At least 50% of course content must be in area, see checklist for acceptance.
Majors are required to take 9 credit hours (3 courses) in their chosen area concentration. Courses must have at least 50% of their content in the area and come from at least two of the four general areas below. Courses are offered by the Departments/Programs listed in parentheses:
Africa. Approved courses include any undergraduate courses offered by The University of New Mexico which are devoted mostly to African orientations. Please check with the INTS faculty advisor regarding specific courses that satisfy the requirements.
Europe. The list of approved courses is a compilation of all undergraduate courses offered by The University of New Mexico which are devoted mostly to European orientations. The list is available on the European Studies Web site. The list is not necessarily complete since new courses are added each year, and students are therefore encouraged to ask about courses not found on the list that satisfy the requirements.
Asia and Middle East. The list of approved courses is a compilation of all undergraduate courses offered by The University of New Mexico which are devoted mostly to Asian and Middle Eastern orientations. The list is available on the Asian Studies Web site. The list is not necessarily complete since new courses are added each year, and students are therefore encouraged to ask about courses not found on the list that satisfy the requirements.
Russia and Eurasia. Approved courses include any undergraduate courses offered by The University of New Mexico which are devoted mostly to Russian and Eurasian orientations. Please check with the INTS faculty advisor regarding specific courses that satisfy the requirements.
Latin America. Approved courses include any undergraduate courses offered by The University of New Mexico which are devoted mostly to Latin American orientations. The current list of Latin American courses is available on the Latin American Studies Web site. Note that this list may include courses that do not meet the 50% content requirement for International Studies. The list is not necessarily complete since new courses are added each year, and students are therefore encouraged to ask about courses not found on the list that satisfy the requirements.
The minor in International Studies requires 27 credit hours of which at least 12 credit hours (4 classes) must be at the upper-division level. All students must take 9 credit hours of a foreign language and 6 credit hours of required core courses specified below. In addition, students must take 6 credit hours each in one of the thematic and areas studies concentrations described below. No more than 9 credit hours may be selected in any one department. Students work closely with the Director or Associate Director of International Studies in planning their program of study and must receive approval for all course work in fulfillment of the minor.
Foreign Language (9 credit hours)
Nine credit hours beyond the General Education requirement of one semester of foreign language or demonstrated proficiency through the second year of any language other than English or Signed Language.
Core Courses (6 credit hours)
Select six credit hours (three of which must introduce the student’s chosen thematic concentration) from the following three areas:
Thematic Concentration (6 credit hours in upper-division courses)
Select one concentration from the list under Major Study Requirements, and choose courses from the corresponding list of approved courses.
Area Studies Concentration (6 credit hours in upper-division courses)
Select one concentration from the list under Major Study Requirements, and choose courses from the corresponding list of approved courses.
(INTS 402, 3 credit hours)
Majors wishing to work for Honors in International Studies should contact the Director or Associate Director of the International Studies program during their junior year. Honors students must register for two consecutive semesters of course work on the thesis.
The first semester consists of a readings course/independent study in the home department of their thesis mentor and count as one of the student’s electives in either the area studies or thematic concentration. This course is the preliminary work and research for the honors thesis.
The second semester consists of INTS 402 in which the student completes the research and writes the honors thesis under the direction of a committee of at least 2 ISI affiliated faculty members.
Note: This option adds 3 credit hours to the major.
INTS 400. Directed Study and Travel Abroad. (1-3 to a maximum of 3 Δ)
INTS 401. Intercultural Experience. (1-3 to a maximum of 3 Δ)
INTS 402. Honors in International Studies. (3)
INTS 410. European Studies Seminar. (3)
INTS 499. Topics in International Studies. (1-3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
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