1. Three core courses chosen from I100, I201-I206; One of these three core courses must introduce the student's chosen thematic concentration.

2. Three courses (at least 9 credit hours) at the 300-400 level from a single thematic concentration.

3. Three courses (at least 9 credit hours) at the 300-400 level from a regional concentration area.

4. Foreign language proficiency beyond the College's general requirement for B.A. degrees.  Students may pursue the study of a single foreign language through 6 semesters; they may study one foreign language through 4 semesters and study a second foreign language through 2 semesters; or, they may study one foreign language through 4 semesters, study the first semester of a second foreign language and study the first semester of a third foreign language.

5. An overseas experience (study and/or internship) approved in advance by the Advisor in consultation with the Director of the Program, or, in rare cases, an approved domestic internship that has extensive international involvement.

6. INTL-I 315 Methods in International Studies
(I315 was added for students who matriculated Summer 2009 and after.)

7. INTL-I 400 (3 credit hours) in capstone coursework or a combination of I405/I406 for students doing departmental honors.

8. ASCS Q299 Job Search Strategies for Liberal Arts Students or equivalent approved by the advisor.  (Q299 was added to requirements for students who matriculated Summer 2007 and after.)  

Note: students may need at least 38 hours to complete the requirements listed above, including foreign language proficiencies, and may need more than 38 hours to complete the overseas/international experience requirement and or the internship.