INTA Curriculum Overview

Bachelor’s in International Affairs (INTA)

The BA in International Affairs (INTA) degree plan consists of a combination of INTA core courses, with electives tailored for the international politics and diplomacy track, area studies courses in the region corresponding to the student’s foreign language choice, foreign language courses, and at least one long semester or 10-week summer study abroad or other approved international program with an emphasis on cultural and linguistic immersion.

BA Requirements

The BA International Affairs program requires advance study in a foreign language and a minimum 10-week international experience where students earn credit in the language. Students complete 18 hours of major coursework including a senior capstone course prior to graduation. In addition to the major coursework, students will select a concentration of four courses from either International Social Processes, International Development and Economic Policy, International Politics, Security and Diplomacy, International Geographic Information Systems, or Quantitative Methods. As part of the international experience, students will complete six hours of coursework in the geographic region that aligns with their foreign language.

Core Courses

All students are required to take the following core courses, which will help them acquire foundational knowledge and critical skills for international public service:

INTA 211: Introduction to International Social Issues
INTA 221: Principles of International Affairs
INTA 231: Principles of the Global Economy
INTA 481: Senior Seminar in International Affairs

Language Requirement

A foreign language background is not required for admission into the program. To graduate, however, a student must successfully complete 20 credit hours of a foreign language with at least three credit hours coming for the international experience.

International Experience

Students are encouraged to start exploring international experience opportunities as soon as they join the major. The experience must be at least 10-weeks long and include a minimum of three credit hours in the language. Internships (INTA 484) while completing the international experience is acceptable.