International Affairs

Welcome to the International Affairs concentration at the University of the Incarnate Word. This interdisciplinary concentration helps students understand the nature of statecraft in the global arena, as well as their own place in the complex, perpetually shifting landscape of international politics.

The International Affairs concentration in the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) at the University of the Incarnate Word is designed to provide students with a strong foundation to expand awareness and understanding of the complex world and promotion of responsible development, peace and justice. An appreciation of others' values and institutions increases mutual understanding, enriches individual lives and prepares citizens and students for work in the global environment.

International Affairs pushes students to become creative and innovative thinkers, ultimately preparing them for careers in an ever-changing world. Students often pursue careers in fields such as journalism, government, law, international business, teaching and research.

Requirements

18 credit hours are required for the Concentration in International Affairs

Required Courses (6 hours)

POLS 2305 Introduction to Political Studies
POLS 2320 International Relations
Cross-border cultural experience with participation in Liza and Jack Lewis III Institute of the Americas binational courses or other study abroad experience as approved by the International Affairs advisor.

Select two Fine Arts or Humanities courses:

ARTH 2361 Art History: Ancient through Medieval
ARTH 2362 Art History: Renaissance to Modern
ARTH 3350 Latin American Art: 20th Century
ARTH 3357 History of Photography
ARTH 4350 Modern Art of Mexico
CLST 2310 Cultural Studies Theory
CLST 2320 Cultural Studies Method: Inquiry and Evidence
CLST 4399 Selected Topics in Cultural Studies
ENGL 2310 World Literature Studies
ENGL 4320 Period Studies-when appropriate
ENGL 4340 Major Authors-when appropriate
ENGL 4350 Literary Movements
HIST 1311 World History I
HIST 1312 World History II
HIST 3331 Colonial Latin America
HIST 3332 Latin America since Independence
HIST 3340 Modern Europe
HIST 4325 Global Human Rights
HIST 4332 Mexico
HIST 4336 Topics in Chinese History
HIST 4338 Topics in South Asian History
HIST 4340 History of Afghanistan
HIST 4343 Topics in Asian History
HIST 4345 Global Refugees
HIST 4350 Topics in World History
HIST 4360 Topics in Middle Eastern History
HIST 4362 Comparative Religion and International Conflict
MUSI 3348 Studies in World Music
MUSI 3351 Music in Asian Theater
PHIL 3325 Philosophy of Culture
PHIL 3355 World Philosophy
PHIL 3385 Justice: Tradition and Transformation
RELS 3345 World Religions
RELS 3350 Environmental Theology and Ethics
RELS 3381 Christianity and Global Justice
RELS 4345 Theologies of Liberation
SPAN 3311 Culture and Civilization of Spain
SPAN 3312 Culture and Civilization of Latin America

Select two Social Sciences or Business courses:

ANTH 1311 Cultural Anthropology
ANTH 3332/SOCI 3332 Cross-Cultural Communication
ECON 2301Macroeconomics
ECON 4310 International Economics
BINT 3331 International Business Management
BINT 3345 International Accounting
BINT 3355 International Banking and Finance
BINT 3361 International Marketing
POLS 1391 Human Rights
POLS 2350 Environmental Politics
POLS 2375 International Organizations
POLS 3340 Experiential Learning
POLS 3350 European Politics
POLS 3351 Politics of Asia
POLS 3352 Middle Eastern Politics
POLS 3356 Terrorism and Conflict in the International Arena
POLS 4321 U.S. Foreign Policy
POLS 4325 Political Psychology and Behavior
POLS 4330 International Law
POLS 4335 Political Parties and Elections
POLS 4340 Democracy
POLS 4343 Post-Colonialism
POLS 4345 Gender and Politics
POLS 4355 Politics of Developing Countries
POLS 4356 Latin American and Caribbean Politics
POLS 4360 Religion and Politics
POLS 4363 Political Globalization
POLS 4387 Topics in International Relations
POLS 4387 Topics in Comparative Politics