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Fall 2012 Course Ideas for IS/GS Majors
Freshman Year
| Semester |
Fall Courses 4-5 Courses for 12-16 hours* |
Spring Courses 4-5 Courses for 12-16 hours* |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contents | Number of Courses | Course | Number of Courses | Course |
| Course 1 | 1 | Language (3-5 hours) | 1 | Language (3-5 hours) |
| Course 2 | 1 | GLBL 100: Intro to Global Studies | 1 | GLBL 200: Foundations of Global Studies Research |
| Course 3 | 1-2 |
GS Prerequisite(s), such as
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1-2 |
GS Prerequisite(s), such as
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| Course 4 | 0-1 | Comp I or Gen Ed (0-4 hours) | 0-1 | Comp I or Gen Ed (0-4 hours) |
| Course 5 | 0-1 | Elective (0-4 hours) | ||
Other Suggestions for Freshman:
- Begin Major Plan of Study
- Become involved in a volunteer or other service organization
- Begin researching study abroad
- Consider taking a winter or summer course abroad**
Sophomore Year
| Semester |
Fall Courses 4-5 Courses for 12-16 hours* |
Spring Courses 4-5 Courses for 12-16 hours* |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contents | Number of Courses | Course | Number of Courses | Course |
| Course 1 | 1 | Language (3-5 hours) | 1 | Language (3-5 hours) |
| Course 2 | 1-2 | Global Studies (3-7 hours) | 1-2 | Global Studies (3-7 hours) |
| Course 3 | 1-2 | Thematic Area or Thematic Area Prerequisite (3-7 hours) | 1-2 | Thematic Area or Thematic Area Prerequisite (3-7 hours) |
| Course 4 | 1 | Gen Ed or Elective (2-5 hours) | 0-1 | Gen Ed or Elective (0-5 hours) |
| Course 5 | 1-2 | Area Studies (3-6 hours) | ||
Other Suggestions for Sophomores:
- Submit Major Plan of Study
- Research and apply for junior year fall term or academic year study abroad
- Research study abroad for junior year spring term
- Consider taking a winter or summer course abroad**
- Research and apply for summer intern and volunteer experiences
Junior Year
At least 1 term abroad. Note: your schedule abroad may deviate from that suggested.
| Semester |
Fall Courses 4-5 Courses for 12-16 hours* |
Spring Courses 4-5 Courses for 12-16 hours* |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contents | Number of Courses | Course | Number of Courses | Course |
| Course 1 | 1 | Language (3-5 hours) | 1 | Language (3-5 hours) |
| Course 2 | 2-3 | Thematic Area (3-7 hours) | 2-3 | Thematic Area (3-7 hours) |
| Course 3 | 1-2 | Area Studies (3-6 hours) | 1-2 | Area Studies (3-6 hours) |
| Course 4 | 0-1 | Gen Ed or Elective (0-5 hours) | 0-1 | Gen Ed or Elective (0-5 hours) |
Other Suggestions for Juniors:
- Study abroad for a semester
- Research and apply for summer intern & volunteer experiences
- Look into doing a Distinction Project or Capstone Project
- Consider taking a winter or summer course abroad**
Senior Year
| Semester |
Fall Courses 4-5 Courses for 12-16 hours* |
Spring Courses 4-5 Courses for 12-16 hours* |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contents | Number of Courses | Course | Number of Courses | Course |
| Course 1 | 0-1 | Language, if needed (0-5 hours) | 0-1 | Language, if needed (0-5 hours) |
| Course 2 | 2-3 | Thematic Area (3-7 hours) | 2-3 | Thematic Area (3-7 hours) |
| Course 3 | 0-1 | Distinction or Capstone (0-4 hours) | 0-1 | Distinction or Capstone (0-4 hours) |
| Course 4 | 0-1 | Gen Ed or Elective (0-5 hours) | 0-1 | Gen Ed or Elective (0-5 hours) |
Other Suggestions for Seniors:
- Complete a Distinction Project and/or Capstone Project
- Consider taking a winter course abroad**
- Prepare to graduate
*The College of Liberal Arts and Science requires all students to complete a minimum of 120 credit hours. Students who intend to graduate in 4 years should therefore average 15 credit hours per term.
**Although winter break and summer courses abroad cannot be used to fulfill the Global Studies study abroad requirement (which must be a semester), they are generally applicable as hours towards degree.
