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Undergraduate Program

College of Arts and Sciences and International Studies Major Undergraduate Admission Requirements

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.

• Transfer students must have a 2.0 transfer GPA.
• Continuing UNM students must have a 2.00 institutional GPA.

Demonstrated academic achievement by satisfying the following:

• Completion of the University Speaking and Writing Core.
• Completion of the University Mathematics Core.
• Completion of the University Foreign Language Core.

Completion of International Studies major admission coursework with grade of "C" or better:

• One course at any level (excluding 101 and 111) from FREN, SPAN, GRMN, GREK, LATN, ITAL, PORT, RUSS, CHIN, JAPN, ARAB. 

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Major Study Requirements

The major in International Studies requires 39 credit hours of which at least 21 hours (7 classes ) must be at the upper-division level. All students must take 9 credit hours in a foreign language and 9 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 will work closely with the 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 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 hours (three of which must introduce the student’s chosen thematic concentration) from the following three areas:

1. International Politics (3 credit hours): POLS 240.
2. Humanities (3 credit hours): ARTH 201 or 202; ARTH 323 or 324; COMP 224; ENGL 264; ENGL 292 or 293; HIST 490; RELG 107.
3. Social and Natural Sciences (3 credit hours): ANTH 130; CJ115; CRP 181; ECON 203; ENVS 101; GEOG 140; GEOG 195; PHIL 102; POLS 220; SOC 221; WMST 200.

Thematic Concentration (9 credit hours in upper-division courses)
Select one concentration from the following:

1. Culture and Arts in Global Perspective
2. Environment and Society/Sustainability
3. Indigenous, National, Transnational Identities
4. Global Markets, International Institutions and Global Governance
5. Conflict, Peace and Diplomacy
6. Rituals and Belief Systems
7. Women and Gender in the Contemporary World

Area Studies Concentration (9 credit hours in upper-division courses)
Select one concentration from the following:

1. Africa
2. Europe
3. Asia and Middle East
4. Russia and Eurasia
5. Latin America

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International/Intercultural Capstone Experience (3 credit hours)

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 will 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:
–ISI Fall Lecture Series (1-3 credit hours): Attending lectures and participating in post lecture discussions with ISI teaching assistant and faculty
–Living among UNM’s international students in the residence halls for a semester or more (3 credit hours)
–World Affairs Delegation/Model United Nations Team (1-3 credit hours depending on participation)
–Student Organizations engaged with global issues, culture, and/or international studies (1-3 credit hours depending on participation) See:http://sac.unm.edu/StudentOrganizations.html
–Internships with organizations and institutions on campus or throughout NM that deal with international/global issues (1-3 credit hours depending on length of internship).

Students are encouraged to seek out or create their own internship opportunities in consultation with the Director of International Studies.

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Thematic Concentrations

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.

Thematic Concentration 1: Culture and Arts in Global Perspective

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
	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

***Comparative Literature/Cultural Studies courses have specific area content and literature/cultural course should be coordinated with the student's area studies concentration. 

Thematic Concentration 2: Environment and Society/Sustainability

I.	Core Course Requirements 3 credit hours
	Select one:
	ENVS 101	The Blue Planet
	CRP 181	Introduction to Environmental Problems
	GEOG 195	Survey of Environmental Issues
	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

Thematic Concentration 3: Indigenous, National, and Transnational Identities

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 344	Comparative Ethnic Relations
	ANTH 365	Anthropology of Health
	CRP 376	Human Settlements
	ENGL 464	Advanced Studies in Native Literatures and Rhetorics
	ENGL 479	Post-colonial Literature
	HIST 346	Native America to 1850
	HIST 347	Native America 1850-1940
	HIST 348	Native America, Post 1940
	HIST 473	Indigenous Peoples of Latin America
	MUS 422	Indigenous World Music
	MUS 436	Selected Topics in Contemporary World Music

Thematic Concentration 4: Global Markets, International Institutions, and Global Governance

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	Politics of Human Rights
	POLS 340	Topics in International Politics:  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

Thematic Concentration 5: Conflict, Peace, and Diplomacy

For this concentration also consult the Peace Studies course schedule.

I.	Core Course Requirement credit hours
	Select one:
	POLS 220	Comparative Politics
	SOC 221	Global Issues
II.	Upper-Division Courses 9 credit hours
	Select three:
	ANTH 339	Human Rights in Anthropology
	CJ 336	Rhetoric of Dissent
	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	Insurgency
	POLS 341	International Conflict and Cooperation
	POLS 342	American Foreign Policy (prerequisite)
	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 412	Sociology of Police and Social Control

Thematic Concentration 6: Rituals and Belief Systems

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
	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

*** Must have international or global content to count.

Thematic Concentration 7: Women and Gender in the Contemporary World

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

 

  
Area Studies Concentration (9 credit hours)

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:

1. Fine Arts (Art/Art History, Dance, Cinematic Arts, Music, Theatre)
2. History (History)
3. Literature and Philosophy (Comparative Literature, English, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Philosophy, Spanish and Portuguese)
4. Social and Natural Sciences (Anthropology, Biology, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Sociology)

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 and/or in the European Studies office. 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 and/or in the Asian Studies office. 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. The list of approved courses is a compilation of all undergraduate courses offered by The University of New Mexico which are devoted mostly to Latin American orientations. The list is available on the Latin American Studies Web site and/or in the Latin American Studies office. 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.

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Minor Study 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 will work closely with the 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 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 hours (three of which must introduce the student’s chosen thematic concentration) from the following three areas:

1. International Politics (3 credit hours): POLS 240.
2. Humanities (3 credit hours): ARTH 201 or 202; ARTH 323 or 324; COMP 224; ENGL 264; ENGL 292 or 293; HIST 490; RELG 107.
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3. Social and Natural Sciences (3 credit hours): ANTH 130; CJ 115; CRP 181; ECON 203; ENVS 101; GEOG 140; GEOG 195; PHIL 102; POLS 220; SOC 221; WMST 200.

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.

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Departmental Honors 

(INTS 402, 3 credit credit hours)
Majors wishing to work for Honors in International Studies should contact the Director of the International Studies program during their junior year. Honors students will need to sign up 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 will 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.

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