International and Global Studies

IS 211 Introduction to International and Global Studies (3)
This course provides an overview of the multidisciplinary aspects of International and Global Studies including the following areas: business, religion, political science, history, environmental management, geography, communication and literature.

IS 300 Conflict Resolution/ Peace Studies (3)
This course discusses from a philosophical, moral, diplomatic, and historical-political point of view international conflict resolution strategy, with some case studies (e.g. South Africa), war and peace, violence and terror, and especially, issues in international law and human rights.

IS 450 Seminar in International & Global Studies (3)
A topics and methods course that examines current hotspots and conflicts around the world. Topics might include any of the significant areas of study in the major. The emphasis is on understanding the methods of the various disciplines of the major.

IS 499 Senior Capstone Project (3-6)
The senior capstone serves to fully integrate the educational experiences and disciplinary approaches and topics of the major. The capstone incorporates both a classroom component and independent research. Students design and execute a research project that employs sound methodology and results in a comprehensive paper. The capstone culminates in a presentation at one of the honors symposia or other similar event.
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