Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2011-2012
Offering:
Bachelor of Science in International Studies
Concentration in History
The Bachelor of Science in International Studies
Concentration in History of Science and Technology
The Faculty:
Richard Bennett, Associate Professor and Director of International Programs
Albert Churella, Associate Professor
J. LaJuana Cochrane, Associate Professor and Psychology Coordinator
Jamye Hickman, Assistant Professor
Marianne Holdzkom, Assistant Professor
Julie Newell, Professor and Chair of Department
Thomas J. Nisley, Assistant Professor
Bernice Nuhfer-Halten, Professor and Language Coordinator
Thomas E. Rotnem, Professor, International Studies Coordinator, and Political Science Coordinator
William Skutans, Lecturer
Roger Soiset, Lecturer
Carl Snook, Assistant Professor
Mark D. Vickrey, Senior Lecturer
The Program:
The History program is part of the Department of Social and International Studies, in the School of Arts and Sciences at Southern Polytechnic State University. By offering an International Studies degree with concentrations in History and History of Science and Technology, SPSU seeks to produce graduates who not only understand the historical, political and economic processes of globalization, but who also possess the technological skills and knowledge that will allow them to deal with the new demands of a more global society.
The International Studies—History or International Studies—History of Science and Technology degree will prepare graduates for employment in:
International business
Intelligence
Graduate study
The non-profit sector
Pre-Law
Government
Public Policy
Students pursuing this degree must complete:
The Core Curriculum |
60 |
Required Upper Division Core in international studies |
24 |
The History or History of Science and Technology concentration |
15 |
Directed International Electives |
9 |
Free Electives |
12 |
Any courses taken to satisfy degree program requirements in International Studies Required Upper Division Core, the student's Concentration, and the student's Directed International Electives must be passed with a grade of "C" or better.
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