1. Writing and Speaking
Students must have four hours of credit with a grade of C- or better in ENG 101.
2. Literature I
ENG/FL 219, 220, 221, 222, ENG 251, 261, 262, FLF 301, FLS 301, FLS 303, FLG 316, FLR 303. (Satisfies 3 hr GER requirement).
3. Literature II
Any course that meets the Literature I requirement, or: ENG 246, 248, 252, 265, 266, 305, 349, 362, 363, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 376, 377, 380, 382, 383, 385, 390, 398, 399, 420, 439, 448, 449, 451, 452, 453, 463, 464, 465, 468, 469, 470, 471, 486, 487, ENG/FL 223, 224, 394, 406, 407, FLF 302, 414, 492, FLG 323, FLR 304, FLS 300, 302 FLS 304, FLS 323, FLS 403, FLS 404, FLS 492, GRK 320.
4. History I
HI 207, 208, 209, 215, 216, 263, 264, 270, 275, 276. (Satisfies 3 hr GER requirement in History or Visual and Performing Arts).
5. History II
HI 205, 210, 221, 222, 233, 251, 252. (This can also satisfy 3 hr GER in History or Visual and Performing Arts).
6. Foreign Languages
Completion of FL_ 201, or comparable proficiency as demonstrated by examination.
7. Philosophy
A 3-credit course in philosophy on the university approved GER. (Satisfies 3 hr GER requirement in History, Philosophy, or Religion)
8. Arts and Letters Elective
A 3-credit course in the arts (including dance, design, film, art history, multi-arts, music or theatre), religion , rhetoric, or classics fulfills this requirement. Approved courses include: ADN 111, 112, 202, 212, 219, 231, 272, 273, 281, 311, 384, 386, 414, 454; AFS 340, 375; ARC 140, 141, 142; ARS 251, 252, 259, 306, 351, 353; COM 103, 203, 213, 233, 243, 303, 321, 323, 333, 340, 364, 374, 411; DAN 272, 295; ENG 282, 283, 321, 364, 374, 375, 411, 492; FL 216; FLF 318; FLG 318; FLS 318; GD 200, 342; GRK 310; all HA courses; IDS 496; LAR 444; LAT 310; MUS 180; all 200-400 level MUS courses; all REL courses (except REL 101-202).
9. Social Science
Four 3-credit courses from 3 different social sciences on the GER list including: anthropology, cultural geography, economics, linguistics, politics and government, psychology, and sociology. (except for BUS 305, FOR 460 and AFS/PSY 345). Six (6) of these hours fulfill the CHASS requirement in Social Sciences.
10. Basic Sciences (2 different)
Students must receive credit for introductory laboratory courses in two of the following four areas: (1) physics (PY), (2) chemistry (CH), (3) earth sciences (MEA, FOR, SSC), and (4) biological sciences (PB, BIO, ZO). Courses that meet this requirement include: PB 200; BIO 105/106, 181, 183; CH 100, 101/102, 201/202; FOR 221; MEA 100, 101/110, 120/121, 130/135, 150, 200/210; 202/211; PY 123/125, 123/126, 124/125, 124/126, 131, 133, 201, 202, 205, 208, 211, 212; SSC 200; ZO 150, 212.
A student may not receive credit for both BIO 105/106 and BIO 181; CH 100 may not be taken for credit if the student has previously received credit for CH 101. BIO 181, CH 101/102, PY 205, and PY 211 each is the first part of a two-semester sequence; students should not take the first part of the sequence unless they intend to complete the sequence.
11. Science Elective
To meet this requirement, students may complete one additional basic science course or one of the following: ANS 105, 110, 215, 301, 322, 324; BCH 150; PB 213, 220, 222, 277, 360/365, 400, 405; CH 111; CS 210, 213, 230, 312; ENT 201, 203, 402, 425; FOR 202, 212, 221, 252, 318, 402; FS 201, 301, 322, 324; FW 221, 403; GN 301, 411; HS 100, 201, 211, 212, 215, 301; MB 200, 351; MEA 220, 250; NTR 301; PCC 203; PO 201, 322; PP 315, 318; PY 203; SSC 361; TMS 211; TOX 201; WPS 202; ZO 220, 221, 260, 425.
12. Science, Technology & Society
One 3-credit course from the university GER STS list—Science and Technology perspective. Courses from major field of study may not be used to satisfy this requirement.
13. Mathematics
One MA course in college-level mathematics on the university GER list and another MA, Statistics, or LOG course on the university GER list, except GC 320, PHI 250, MA/LOG 335.
14. Health and Wellness
One of PE 101 through PE 109.
15. Physical Education
A 1 hour physical activity course.
16. Computer Literacy
This requirement is satisfied by the completion of the Required courses category within the major.
17. Library/Information Literacy
This requirement is satisfied by completion of ENG 101, which introduces students to basic methods of research using print and electronic resources.
18. Free Electives
Students in the IS curriculum must take 33 hours of free electives, including any courses besides MA 101, FL 101, LAT 101, and GRK 101 that have not been used to fulfill other requirements. The 100-level foreign-language courses can be used as free electives if they are in languages other than the language the student uses to fulfill the major language requirement (see footnote 21). Since FL_ 202 is a prerequisite for the required FL_ 3xx course, you may have to take it among your free electives, unless you have placed into the FL_ 3xx level.
19. IS Area Studies
Choose 15 credit hours from ONLY one area:
Africa: AFS 240, 241, 342, 343, 442, ANT 330, ENG/AFS 349, ENG/FL 219*, 224*, 392*, 393*, 394*, 497*, HI/AFS 275, 276, 475, 476, 479, HI 478, MUS 351. ENG/FL courses marked with an asterisk (*) are courses that deal with a variety of World Literature subjects, including African Literature. Depending upon the subject matter, these courses may satisfy one 3 credit hours course requirement in this area.
East and South East Asia: ANT 346, EC 470, ENG/FL 219*, 224*, 392*, 393*, 394*, 497*, FLC 301, 302, FLJ 302, 401, 402, HI 263, 264, 471, 472, 473, MUS 350, PS 342, 432, REL 332, 333, 334. ENG/FL courses marked with an asterisk (*) are courses that deal with a variety of World Literature subjects, including Asian Literature. Depending upon the subject matter, these courses may satisfy one 3 credit hours course requirement in this area.
South Asia and Middle East: ENG/FL 219*, 224*, 392*, 393*, 394*, 497*, FLN 302, 308, HI 263, 264, 270, 407, 408, 465, 466, 474, 477, MUS 350, PS 343, 345, REL 331, 332, 350. ENG/FL courses marked with an asterisk (*) are courses that deal with a variety of World Literature subjects, including Asian and Middle Eastern Literature. Depending upon the subject matter, these courses may satisfy one 3 credit hours course requirement in this area.
Europe: ANT 348, ENG 246, 251, 363, 496, ENG/FL 220, 221, 222, 223, 224*, 392*, 393*, 394*, 406, 407, 497*, FL 215, 216, FLF 301, 302, 315, 318, 321, 414, 425, 492, FLG 315, 316, 318, 323, 390, FLR 303, 304, FLS 300, 301, 302, 315, 318, 319, 323, 403, 404, 492, HI 205, 210, 222, 418, 419, 420, 429, 430, 431, 432, 438, 439, 484, ARS 251, 252, PS 341, REL 350. ENG/FL courses marked with an asterisk (*) are courses that deal with a variety of World Literature subjects, including European Literature. Depending upon the subject matter, these courses may satisfy one 3 credit hours course requirement in this area.
Latin America: ANT 325, ENG/FL 223*, 392*, 393*, 394*, 497*, FLS 300, 303, 304, 316, 318, 319, 323, 403, 404, 492, HI 215, 216, 453, 454, 467, 469, PS 443. ENG/FL courses marked with an asterisk (*) are courses that deal with a variety of World Literature subjects, including European Literature. Depending upon the subject matter, these courses may satisfy one 3 credit hours course requirement in this area.
International Relations: ANT 252, 254, 444, ARS 353, COM 447, 462, GEO 200, GEO/SOC 220, GEO 300, HI 233, 419, 420, 435, 453, 454, IDS 305, 322, 323, 402, 484, PS 231, 236, 241, 335, 431, 433, 445, PHI 420, REL 300, SOC 342.
International Economy and Environment: Students selecting this area for study are required to take EC 348 and its prerequisite courses. Choose 12 credit hours from: ANT/SOC 261, ANT 412, 431, 450, 460, EC 336, 375, 436, 448, 449, 470, 472, PS 339, 336, SOC 342, 450, STS 323, 484.
International Cultural Studies: Students selecting this area for study are required to take courses from at least 3 different departments from the following list: AFS 343, ANT 254, 310, ANT/WGS 444, ANT 464, ARS 259, ARS 353, COM 392, 447, ENG 246, ENG/COM 364, 374, ENG/FL 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 394, 406, 407, FL 216, 350, FLF 315, 318, 321, 425, FLG 315, 318, 323, FLR 303, 304, FLS 301, 302, 303, 304, 315, 316, 318, 323, GRK 310, 320, LAT 310, HA 201, 202, 310, 401, 404, HI210, HI 215, HI 216, HI 222, HI 263, HI 264, HI 270, HI 275, HI 276, HI 418, HI 429, HI 430, HI 431, HI 432, HI 438, HI 439, HI 467, HI 469, HI 471, HI 472, HI 473, HI 474, HI 475, HI 476, HI 477, HI 478, HI 479, HI 484, HI/REL 407, HI/REL 408, IDS 496, MUS 200, 205, 310, 315, 320, 350, 351, PHI 300, 301, 302, 310, 331, REL 300, 331, 332, 333, 334, 340, 481.
20. IS Advised Electives
Two courses (6 hours) to complement your studies with the recommendation of your advisor. FL_202 may count as an advised elective.
21. Foreign Language Requirement
Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in at least one foreign language equivalent to the FL_300 level, either through course work, or credit by exam, or taking the placement test and placing out (no credits are awarded if placing out). Opportunities for placing out of FL_ 300 should be discussed with the International Studies Major Advisor.
22. Although some courses are listed in more than one category, no course may satisfy more than one requirement. Students in IS may take no more than four IS courses at the 200 level.
23. Prior to enrolling in a study abroad program students are required to consult with the Director of International Studies in order to ascertain that the courses they plan on taking overseas may be transferred for credit to NC State and may count toward the major requirements and/or the GER. |