BA in International Studies with Emphasis in Environmental Studies
Degree Program Description
The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies is an individually designed major with a strong multicultural and global focus. The Environmental Studies emphasis is for students interested in developing a broad understanding of environmental problems and their underlying causes so they can work effectively in the areas of environmental advocacy, outreach, policy, and regulation. The program prepares students for graduate study and careers in academia, teaching, law, business, public policy, humanitarian aid, non-profit organizations, government, and diplomacy.
Major Program Requirements
Refer to the program requirements for the BA in International Studies. In addition, for the emphasis in Environmental Studies, students must complete 12 hours of credit:
- 9 credits from a single department or area
- 3 credits in a capstone experience.
Students are encouraged to begin study of their foreign language no later than the sophomore year. Students should consult with the International Center about appropriate locations for their study abroad experience. In addition, students must complete all College of Arts and Science, and University graduation requirements, including University general education.
Semester Plan
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ENGLSH 1000 | 3 | Foreign Language | 5 |
| Core Humanitites | 3 | POL_SC 1400 or 2700 | 3 |
| Foreign Language | 5 | Biological/Physical Science Course w/Lab | 5 |
| American History or Government course | 3 | Math and Quantitative Reasoning course | 3 |
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| GEOG 1100 or 1200 | 3 | Foreign Language | 3 |
| Foreign Language | 3 | ANTHRO 2030 | 3 |
| Core Humanities | 3 | General Elective 1000+ | 2 |
| General Elective 1000+ | 3 | Biological/Physical Science Course | 4 |
| General Education Behavioral Science | 3 | Core Humanities 2000 level | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| Social/Behavioral 2000+ Major | 3 | Regional/Cultural 3000+ Major | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science 1000+ Major | 3 | Regional/Cultural 2000+ Major | 3 |
| General Education Humanities 2000+ | 3 | Regional/Cultural 3000+ Major | 3 |
| Regional/Cultural 1000+ Major | 3 | Social Behavioral 3000+ Major | 3 |
| Foreign Language | 3 | Social Behavioral 3000+ Major | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| General Elective 3000+ | 3 | Focus Area 3000+ Major | 3 |
| General Elective 1000+ | 3 | focus Area Capstone 4000 Level | 3 |
| Focus Area 3000+ Major | 3 | General Elective 1000+ | 3 |
| Focus Area 3000+ Major | 3 | General Elective 1000+ | 3 |
| General Elective 1000+ | 3 | General Elective 3000+ | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits: 120 | |||
Degree Audit
The degree audit is an automated report reflecting a student’s academic progress toward the completion of a degree. Degree Audits are not available for all programs; however, please consult with the appropriate college or school for audit information.
MU students can request a degree audit by logging in to myDegreePlanner. Students may also access myDegreePlanner via myZou, in the Student Center, by clicking on the Request Degree Audit link. The audit automatically pulls in the student’s MU course work, transfer courses and courses in progress. This is available to current students, admitted students, and those who last attended less than three terms ago.
Past MU students can request a degree audit by contacting the Academic Advising Unit of the division in which they were last enrolled at MU. For contact information, go to http://advising.missouri.edu/contact/.
Prospective students, can access a preliminary MU degree audit via https://www.transferology.com/index.htm. Information on the college credits already earned will have to be manually entered before it can be evaluated against current degree requirements.
For additional details on degree audits, go to http://registrar.missouri.edu/degree-audits/index.php.
Major and Career Exploration
The University of Missouri has many resources to assist you in exploring majors and career possibilities. For guidance, visit the Majors and Careers website or view specific resources below.
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If you are considering a change of major or are exploring multiple majors, schedule an appointment with an advisor in the Discovery Center by calling (573)884-9700 or through MU Connect Discovery Center service in you success network.
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If you have decided on a major, visit an academic advisor in the School or College that you are interested in to discuss the process of declaring the major.
- If you would like to learn more about your career interests, abilities, values and talents, visit the MU Career Center. No Appointment is necessary to explore career options with one of our staff members.
- If you would like information about MU majors and degree programs, visit:
- the Degrees, Majors (Degree Programs), Emphasis Areas, Minors and Certificates page in the catalog,
- the MU Majors website.
For additional major and career exploration resources, visit Major & Career Exploration in the catalog.