International Affairs Major

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The International Affairs major prepares students for a range of fulfilling careers in our rapidly changing world, from here in Central Florida to throughout the globe. Given globalization and the continued growth of interdependence among nation-states, students require knowledge that is both broad and deep when it comes to cultural, economic, political, and business institutions of other countries. The major develops invaluable problem-solving skills and critical thinking around the intersection of these fundamental forces shaping our world today. Graduates go on to stints with Fulbright and the Peace Corps as well as careers in business and law, government and politics, the non-profit sector and media, and preparation for graduate studies.

Requirements for the Major (12)

A minimum of twelve (12) courses must be taken, of which at least six (6) must be at the 300 level or above–including one of which must be the senior seminar. At least three (3) of these courses must be from the cultures and languages area; at least four (4) must be from history and politics; and three (3) must be from economics and business. Two (2) additional courses are also required, and these may come from any of the three areas listed above. One of the upper-division courses must be an approved seminar. The seminar paper, in addition to being a graded course requirement, is also used for evaluation of the IA program. Additional courses, including one independent study and/or one internship, may be substituted for those listed below if approved by the Director of the International Affairs Program.

Required Language

All majors who are not bilingual or multilingual must take at least one (1) language-learning class at the 200 level or above (e.g., SPN 201 or JPN 201). The language-learning course can count toward the cultures and languages area requirement. Students who are already bilingual (or multilingual) may have the language requirement waived at the discretion of the director of the International Affairs Program.

Required courses for all incoming students

INT 200 - Introduction to Liberal Studies Credit(s):
ENGW 280 - Writing in the Liberal Arts Credit(s):

Core Courses

Course	fall	spring	summer
Cultures & Language: 200-level JPN or SPN		x	x
History & Politics: INAF 301	x
Economics & Business: ECO 202 or ECO 203 or BUS 233	x	x
Senior Seminar: INAF 415 or INAF 459		x

Cultures and Language (3)

All majors must take at least one semester of a foreign language at the 200 level, at Rollins OR other accredited institutions. As of this publication, the Hamilton Holt School offers courses in Japanese and Spanish. Students who are already bilingual (or multilingual) may have the language requirement waived at the discretion of the director of the International Affairs Program.

ARA 101 Elementary Arabic I
ARA 102 Elementary Arabic II
INAF 311 - Politics of Israel & Palestine Credit(s):
INAF 322 - Islam, Culture and Politics Credit(s):

History and Politics (select 4)

At least one (1) course must be taken in history and one (1) in politics at the 300 level or above.

HIS 375 - Aspects of War Credit(s):
INAF 200 - International Relations Credit(s):
INAF 295 - Topics in International Affairs Credit(s): or
INAF 395 - Topics in International Affairs Credit(s):
INAF 301 - International Relations: 21st Century Challenges Credit(s):
INAF 310 - Terrorism: A Global Challenge Credit(s):
INAF 311 - Politics of Israel & Palestine Credit(s):
INAF 322 - Islam, Culture and Politics Credit(s):
INAF 335 - Global Human Trafficking Credit(s):
INAF 340 - U.S. Foreign Policy Strategy in the Middle East Credit(s):
INAF 352 - International Human Rights Credit(s): 4
INAF 356 - Asia in the International System Credit(s):
INAF 384 - East Asian Politics Credit(s):
INAF 386 - South Asian Politics Credit(s):

Economics and Business (select 3)

BUS 233 - Micro & Macro Economics Credit(s):
BUS 245 - International Organizational Behavior Credit(s):
BUS 369 - Global Business Credit(s):
ECO 205 - Topics in Economics: Appropriate Topic Credit(s):
or
ECO 395 - Topics in Economics Credit(s):
ECO 202 - Introduction to Economics in Historical Perspective Credit(s):
ECO 203 - Principles of Micro and Macroeconomics Credit(s):
ECO 306 - Monetary Economics Credit(s):
ECO 307 - International Economics Credit(s):
ECO 315 - Radical Political Economics Credit(s):
ECO 318 - Economic and Monetary Integration of the European Community Credit(s):
ECO 325 - Distribution of Income and Wealth Credit(s):
ECO 327 - Comparative Economic Systems Credit(s):
ECO 237 - International Economic Relations Credit(s):
ECO 351 - Economic Development Credit(s):
ECO 370 - Economics of Piracy Credit(s):
ECO 371 - International Economic History Credit(s):
ECO 407 - International Finance Credit(s):
INAF 295 - Topics in International Affairs Credit(s):
or
INAF 395 - Topics in International Affairs Credit(s):
INAF 320 - International Business Development Credit(s):

Seminar (Select 1)

Three (3) additional courses are also required, and these may come from any of the three areas listed above.

INAF 415 - Topics in International Affairs Credit(s):
INAF 459 - Seminar: Politics of Middle East Violence Credit(s):