REQUIRED CORE

Take the following courses:

PACS-110  Introduction to Peace & Conflict Studies

3 CreditsI,SWGH2Prerequisite or corequisite: FYC or CWS 

PS-102 Introduction to International Politics

4 CreditsS, I, SW-GE

HS-320 Interpreting Terrorism

3 CreditsSW-ER 

EB-105  International Economic Issues

3 CreditsS,I

EB-381  International Political Economy

3 CreditsS,IPrerequisite: EB105. 

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SKILLS & METHODS COURSES

Take 3 credits from the following courses:

ESS-100 Environmental Systems I

4 CreditsN, WK-SP, CTGISPre-Req or Co-Req: FYC-101 or EN-110 or EN-109.

ESS-206 Global Environmental Issues

4 CreditsN, WK-SI

MA-205 Elementary Statistics

4 CreditsN, QS, WK-SPPrerequisite: FYC-101 or EN-110 or EN-109

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INTERNATIONAL STUDIES ELECTIVE COURSES

Take a minimum of 12 credits from the following courses.  At least three departments must be represented from the list below.  At least 8 credits must be at the 300/400 level to reach the 18 credit upper-level POE requirement.

PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIES COURSES:

PACS-308  Nonviolence and Social Justice

3 CreditsS,H,CW,SW-USPrerequisite: FYC-101 or EN-110 or EN-109.

PACS-210 PACS-210 Technology, Social Media, and Conflict

3 CreditsWK-SIPrerequisite or Corequisite: FYC-101

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ACCOUNTING, BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS COURSES:

EB-202  Behavioral Analysis of Organizations

4 CreditsCW,S,WK-SIPrerequisite: Sophomore standing.

EB-222  Principles of Macroeconomics

3 CreditsSPrerequisites: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing 

EB-223  Principles of Microeconomics

3 CreditsSPrerequisite: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing. 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND STUDIES COURSES:

ESS-206 Global Environmental Issues

4 CreditsN, WK-SI

ESS-305 Environmental Economics

3 CreditsS 

ESS-337 Environmental Law

3 CreditsS, CTGISPrerequisites: ESS-100 or PS-110. Must have sophomore standing or above.

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HISTORY COURSES:

HS-200 The Great War

4 CreditsI, H, CW,WK-HT 

HS-204 Australia/New Zealand

4 CreditsI, H 

HS-213 History of Ireland

4 CreditsH, WK-HT 

HS-313 Disease, Medicine & Empire

4 CreditsCA, I, H, SW-GE, CTGESPre- or Co-Requisite: FYC-101 or EN-110 or EN-109.

HS-367 Women in Africa

4 CreditsCA, H, I, CTDH 

HS-400 Crimes Against Humanity

4 CreditsI, HPrerequisites: Junior or Senior standing. Sophomores require permission.

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PHILOSOPHY COURSES:

PL-101  Introduction to Philosophy

3 CreditsH,WK-HTPre-Req or Co-Req: FYC-101 or EN-110 or EN-109 

PL-105  Introduction to Logic

4 CreditsH,WK-FR 

PL-310  Contemporary Political Philosophy

4 CreditsS,H,CWPrerequisites: Take 1 course from the PL department or permission of the instructor. 

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POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSES:

PS-222 Western Political Thought

4 CreditsH, WK-HTPre-Req or Co-Req: FYC-101 or EN-110 or EN-109

PS-235 Migration

2 CreditsI,S,SW-GE

PS-236 Eyewitness to Migration in Mexico

I,S,SW-GEPre-Req: PS-235.

PS-241 European Politics

3 CreditsS, IPrerequisite: PS101 or PS102.

PS-249 Senegambia I

2 CreditsI, S, CA, SWGSACorequisite: PS250. Students must complete both PS249 and PS250 to receive CA credit. If you want to get Global Engagement credit, after returning from the trip you must complete a 1-credit course that has been approved by the Global Education Committee.

PS-250 Senegambia II

2 CreditsCA, I, S, SWGSACorequisite: PS250. Students must complete both PS249 and PS250 to receive CA credit. If you want to get Global Engagement credit, after returning from the trip you must complete a 1-credit course that has been approved by the Global Education Committee.

PS-334 Human Rights

3 CreditsI, SPrerequisite: PS102.

PS-340 Topics in International Politics

3 CreditsS, I 

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RELIGIOUS STUDIES COURSES:

RL-123 Global Religions Today

4 CreditsH,I,CS,SW-GEPre-Req or Co-Req: FYC-101 or EN-110 or EN-109.

RL-341  Religion and War

4 CreditsCA,H,CW 

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WORLD LANGUAGE COURSES:

Take any World Lanaguage course above the 100 level.

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STUDY ABROAD

Students are strongly recommended to study abroad for at least one semester (12-15 credits).

*Study abroad is waived for International Students.  International Students or students opting not to study abroad will have to complete an additional 12 upper-level credits from the courses listed above.  

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CAPSTONE/INTERNSHIP

Complete one of the following options below (at least 3-4 credits).  A capstone in History, Economics or Politics may be substituted in consultation with POE advisor.

OPTION 1:

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OPTION 2:

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POE Credit Total = 40-45

Students must complete at least 18 credits at the 300/400-level.  Any course exception must be approved by the advisor and/or department chair.

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What to Expect?

What your four years in the International Studies Department at Juniata College might look like.  International Studies students must understand both the diversity of human experience and the interconnectedness of problems in our increasingly global political, economic, and cultural environments.

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Students in the International Studies Program:

• Develop the ability to recognize cultural differences and to communicate with members of other cultures in their languages
• Develop critical interpretive skills
• Acquire contextual knowledge through the analysis of past and present issues
• Are aware of and sensitive to ethical issues in global contexts