BA in International Studies with Emphasis in South Asian Studies
Degree Program Description
The South Asian Studies emphasis offers courses in history, politics, philosophy, religion, culture, social life and languages of India. It thus provides the opportunity for study of an ancient and extensive civilization with a significant role in human history. An emphasis in South Asian Studies prepares students to enter MA and PhD programs in this area of specialization, which often provide intensive summer language programs. An advanced degree opens a variety of professional and job opportunities for those planning to work in such fields as international business, trade and diplomacy, international law or agricultural development, among others. Please note that South Asian Studies course offerings are currently very limited. Students who wish to have a more robust course of study in the emphasis area may need to consider a South Asian study abroad experience in addition to their coursework on campus.
Major Program Requirements
Refer to the program requirements for the BA in International Studies. Students pursuing the South Asian Studies emphasis will fulfill the Emphasis Area requirements of the major by completing 9 hours of credit related to South Asian Studies, including a 3-credit capstone.
Students are encouraged to begin study of their second language no later than the sophomore year. Students should consult with the International Center about appropriate locations for their study abroad experience. In addition to University, general education, and College of Arts and Science requirements, students must also meet the following major program requirements. All major requirements in the College of Arts and Science must be completed with grades of C- or higher unless otherwise indicated.
Semester Plan
| First Year | |||
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| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ENGLSH 1000 | 3 | Math and Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| Second Language Requirement | 4 | Second Language Requirement | 4 |
| Missouri State Law Requirement: Social Science from Arts and Science | 3 | POL_SC 1400 or 2700 | 3 |
| Behavioral Science from Arts and Science | 3 | ANTHRO 2030 (Arts and Science Diversity Requirement) | 3 |
| GEOG 1100 | 3 | I.S. major choice core humanities course | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| Second Language Requirement | 4 | I.S. major language requirement | 3 |
| Social Science, 2000+ level | 3 | I.S. major choice core course | 3 |
| Behavioral Science, 2000+ level | 3 | Biological or Physical Science Lab | 3 |
| Biological, Physical, or Mathematical Science | 3 | First Writing Intensive | 3 |
| I.S. major choice core course | 3 | Humanities from Arts and Science | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| I.S. major language requirement | 3 | I.S. major social/behavioral course | 3 |
| I.S major social/behavioral course | 3 | I.S. major regional/cultural humanities course | 3 |
| Humanities, 2000+ level | 3 | I.S. major, 3000+ Writing Intensive | 3 |
| Biological, Physical, or Mathematical Science | 3 | Social Science | 3 |
| Second Major, Minor, Certificate, or Elective | 3 | Second Major, Minor, Certificate, or Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| I.S. major regional/cultural humanities course | 3 | I.S. major emphasis area course | 3 |
| I.S. major emphasis area course | 3 | Humanities | 3 |
| I.S. major emphasis area course, 4000+ level | 3 | Second Major, Minor, Certificate, or Elective | 3 |
| Humanities | 3 | Second Major, Minor, Certificate, or Elective | 3 |
| Second Major, Minor, Certificate, or Elective | 3 | ||
| 15 | 12 | ||
| Total Credits: 120 | |||
Degree Audit
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MU students can request a degree audit by logging in to myDegreePlanner. Students may also access myDegreePlanner via myZou, in the Student Center, click on the Academic Progress Tile, then select Request Degree Audit. 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 https://advising.missouri.edu/contact/.
Prospective students, can access a preliminary MU degree audit via https://www.transferology.com. 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 https://registrar.missouri.edu/degrees-audits/degree-audits/.
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.