International Affairs, B.A.

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Program Description

The program of study in International Affairs leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree. The degree plays an integral role in the School of Government and International Affairs. In this interdisciplinary major, the student must complete four required upper division major courses followed by six courses of upper division major electives. This is followed by five classes of interdisciplinary Related Studies. It is within this area that we encourage students to complete a certificate or minor or to participate in a coop/internship program or study abroad. This degree prepares graduates for careers in business, nonprofit organizations, law, or government service.

This program is a part of the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences .

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Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation Policies

Admissions Requirements

This program does not have specific admission requirements and only admission to Kennesaw State University is required. For more information, please visit the Admissions section of the Catalog.

Graduation Requirements

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policies 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION . Additionally, all IA Majors are required to take the International Affairs Exit Exam immediately before they petition to graduate.

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Program Course Requirements

Core IMPACTS Curriculum (42 Credit Hours)

General Education Core IMPACTS Curriculum

Core Field of Study (18 Credit Hours)

Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses.

Note: FL 2001 and FL 2002 must all be taken in the same foreign language.

Major Requirements (39 Credit Hours)

Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses.

Lower-Division Career Program (6 Credit Hours)

Upper-Division Major Core (12 Credit Hours)

Select 12 credit hours from the following list of courses:

Upper-Division Regional and Thematic Requirements (21 Credit Hours)

Select 21 credit hours from the following list of courses:

Major Electives (12 Credit Hours)

Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses.

Related Studies (12 Credit Hours)

Select 12 credit hours of 3000-4000 level coursework from the following prefixes: ANTH, ASIA, BLAW, CRJU, ECON, EURO, FL, GEOG, HIST, MGT, MKTG, PAX, POLS, PSYC, SOCI, WLC or NURS 4423 . Students are encouraged to complete a minor and/or certificate. Students are also encouraged to pursue internships in order to gain career experience within the field of International Affairs. Students should work closely with their academic adviser and the SGIA internship coordinator in order to receive academic credit for their internships.

Note:

Students may substitute upper-division courses from other disciplines with adviser approval,
Students may also complete an “Applied Global Experience” of ten weeks or more in order to receive 15 credit hours in this category. Full-time status will be based upon the criteria set by the host institution. Courses must be pre-approved by your International Affairs adviser and by the SGIA school director prior to departure.

University Electives (9 Credit Hours)

In accordance with KSU Graduation Policy , students must earn a grade of “D” or better in these courses while maintaining a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA.

Free Electives (9 Credit Hours)

Select 9 credit hours of 1000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog.

Program Total (120 Credit Hours)

Embedded Certificate

Upon completion of the degree requirements and selection of specific elective courses students may declare the following certificate. Consult with an academic advisor regarding declaration of a certificate. International Law Certificate- Embedded