International Studies, Concentration

The international studies concentration is designed particularly for those students majoring in politics, economics, history or modern languages, but students of other majors may concentrate in international studies as well. It provides an excellent foundation for those thinking of careers in the foreign service, international organizations, or international business.

International Studies Concentration

The arena of international affairs is the focus of some of the most significant actions of humankind. Whether those of the trader, the diplomat, or the warrior, these actions can bring poverty, prosperity, peace, war, death, humiliation, or glory to individuals and peoples. All take place in an environment lacking the authoritative rules and restraints often found within states. The International Studies Concentration provides an opportunity for the student to focus his studies on the fascinating and vital aspect of human life.

The concentration is designed particularly for those students majoring in politics, economics, history, or modern language. It may also be taken by students majoring in other disciplines at the University. It provides an excellent foundation for those thinking of careers in the foreign service, international organizations, or international business. It aims above all at leading the student to reflect on the unique nature of the international environment in its political, economic, and historical aspects.

If you are interested in International Studies, please see the requirements and contact the program director for more information:   Matthew Berry, mberry@udallas.edu 

International Studies Requirements

Four courses form the core of the concentration. These courses provide the student a foundation in international relations, diplomatic history and comparative economic systems or international economics. When necessary, the concentration advisor may approve substitutions.

Core Courses

POL 3339:  International Politics
ECO 3330:  International Economics, or ECO 4332:  Comparative Economic Systems
HIS 3356:  American Diplomatic History I
HIS 3357:  American Diplomatic History II

The student also must select at least two additional courses relevant to the field from the wide variety of such courses offered within the university.

Elective Courses 
Choose two courses (6 credits) from the list below.  The Program Director can approve additional courses as electives on an individual basis.

POL 3325: American Foreign Policy
POL 3336:  Comparative Politics
POL 3338:  Marxism and Russia
ECO 4335:  Economic Development
ECO 4344:  Western Economic History II
HIS 3314:  Modern Europe II
HIS 3361:  History of Mexico
HIS 3363:  History of Latin America I
HIS 3364:  History of Latin American II
BUS 3305:  International Business