Oct 21, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

International Studies, BA (42-563) (2 Year Guide)


This guide is valid for this Undergraduate Catalog only and is subject to change. This guide is based on transferring an Associate of Arts degree to UCM. This guide is a recommendation only and your actual program may vary depending on transfer coursework completed. The time it takes to complete a degree and the sequence in which courses are taken will depend on any credits transferred to UCM. See the current Undergraduate Catalog for a complete listing of academic policies, curriculum, prerequisites, and course descriptions.

Term 1


Semester Total: 15 Hours


Term 2


Semester Total: 15 Hours


Term 3


Semester Total: 15 Hours


Term 4


  • Content Specialization 4th Course (3)
  • Free Electives (12)

Semester Total: 15 Hours


Notes


IS BA majors must take 9 hours of Modern Language courses. Refer to the Bachelor’s Degree Requirements section for fulfillment options.


IS BA majors must take 12 credit hours in one Content Specialization, 6 of which must be at the 3000 or 4000 level:

  • Global Society & Culture
  • Human Rights, Peace & Justice
  • International Development, Trade, and Diplomacy

Courses may not count as both a Core and Content class.

IS BA majors must take 6 credit hours from a list of Area Studies electives.