Indiana University of Pennsylvania

2000-2001 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Bachelor of Arts-Political Science/International Studies

Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section         53-55
with the following specifications:
Social Science:  PLSC 111
Liberal Studies electives:  no courses with PLSC prefix

College:						        0-6
Foreign Language Intermediate Level (1)

Major:						                33
Required courses:
PLSC 101   World Politics	                        3sh
PLSC 111   American Politics		                *sh (2)
Interdisciplinary sequence		                15sh (3)
Cultural specialization sequence	                15sh (4)

Other Requirements:				                0 (5)

Free Electives:				                        30-38

Total Degree Requirements: 124
(1) Intermediate-level Foreign Language may be included in Liberal Studies electives. Only courses 300 level and beyond may count in the cultural specialization sequence.
(2) Credit for PLSC 111 is included with Liberal Studies.
(3) The interdisciplinary sequence includes an introductory or comparative international course from each of five social science disciplines: anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, and sociology. Selection depends on goal(s) of major and should be planned in consultation with the International Studies advisor.
(4) The specialization sequence focuses on one area or culture and three disciplines: economic systems, political systems, language, literature, history, geography. Currently, three specializations are offered: Latin America, the Far East, and Soviet Studies. Consult with advisor for planning course selection.
(5) Majors are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the study abroad opportunities available through IUP department programs and exchange opportunities available through the Center for International Studies.
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