UNIVERSITY CORE (46 HOURS)

University Core - English (12 hours)

• ENG 099 - Writing Proficiency Exam
• ENG 101 - English Composition

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• ENG 102 - English Composition

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• ENG 103 - Accelerated Composition

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• And two of the following Literature classes

• ENG 211 - World Masterpieces
• ENG 212 - Survey of British Literature
• ENG 213 - Survey of American Literature

University Core - History (6 hours)

• HIS 101 - History of Western Civilization
• HIS 102 - History of Western Civilization

• OR

• HIS 103 - World Civilization I
• HIS 104 - World Civilization II

• OR

• HIS 211 - History of the United States
• HIS 212 - History of the United States

University Core - Bible (6 hours)

• BIB 110 - Introduction to the Old Testament OR
• BIB 111 - An Intensive Analysis of the Old Testament

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• AND

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• BIB 120 - Introduction to the New Testament OR
• BIB 121 - An Intensive Analysis of the New Testament

University Core - Social Sciences (6 hours)

Choose two courses representing two different subject areas.

• ECO 231 - Economic Principles I
• GBU 151 - Business Skills for Life
• PLS 201 - American National Government
• PSY 201 - Introduction to Psychology (General Psychology)
• SOC 205 - Sociology: An Introduction in Global Context

• Any PHI course

University Core - Science (7 hours)

Seven hours of science hours are required, including one 4-hour lab course.  Students are encouraged to choose from one of the following lab courses below:

• BIO 103 - Human Biology

•  AND

• BIO 104 - Human Biology Laboratory

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• BIO 105 - Plants and People

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• BIO 106 - Plants and People Laboratory

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• BIO 111 - Biology I
• CHE 112 - Chemistry in American Life II
• CHE 141 - General Chemistry I
• PHY 151 - General Physics I
• PHY 251 - Fundamentals of Physics I

• The remaining course may be 3 or 4 hours from Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.  A student may choose one course from each of two disciplines or two courses from the same discipline.  However, course combinations NOT permitted include the following:  BIO 101-203, 101-111, CHE 141-111, 141-124, 111-124, PHY 151-251, 251-104, 151-104.  Evening students (those taking half or more of their courses as evening classes) may substitute a 3-hour non-laboratory course for the 4-hour laboratory course.

University Core - Mathematics (3 hours)

MAT 101 or higher is required.

• MAT 101 - College Algebra

University Core - Fine Arts (3 hours)

• ART 125 - Art Appreciation OR
• MUS 125 - Music Appreciation OR
• THE 125 - Introduction to Theatre

University Core - Physical Education (3 hours)

Three hours are required.  Recommended courses are listed below:

• KIN 123 - Fitness For Life AND
• KIN 124 - Nutrition for Well-Being

University Core - Chapel

Students at Mississippi College are required to complete chapel requirements based on the student classification at the time of enrollment as detailed below:

Students classified as ADP (Accelerated Degree Program) and students enrolled  in online degree programs are exempt from chapel requirements.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

International Studies Core Courses (12 Hours)

• GBU 355 - Global Dimensions of Business
• MLG 205 - Cross-Cultural Understanding
• PLS 320 - Comparative Governments

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• SOC 205 - Sociology: An Introduction in Global Context or
• SOC 435 - Religion, Culture and Society: Cross-Cultural and Global Issues

International Studies Elective Courses (18 Hours)

Choose six (18 semester hours) of the following courses. Other courses not listed must have the approval of the program advisor.

• BIO 321 - Ecology
• COM 449 - Intercultural Communication
• ECO 231 - Economic Principles I
• MLG 450 - The Multicultural Classroom
• FRE 315 - French Civilization
• GEO 403 - Selected Topics in Geography
• GER 315 - German Civilization
• HIS 428 - History of Modern Germany
• HIS 456 - History of the Middle East
• HIS 494 - London History and Culture
• HIS 495 - Austrian Civilization

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• PLS 419 - International Relations or
• HIS 419 - International Relations

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• PLS 422 - Politics of Developing Nations

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• PLS 442 - Twentieth Century U.S. Diplomatic History or
• HIS 442 - Twentieth Century U.S. Diplomatic History

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• SOC 312 - Social Science Research Methods
• SOC 420 - Social Stratification: National and International Perspectives
• SPA 315 - Spanish Civilization
• SPA 316 - Latin-American Civilization

Modern Language Requirement (18 Hours)

 Students must take 18 semester hours of the same language, with 6 of those 18 hours at the 300 level or higher.

Study Abroad

Study abroad is mandatory either through summer or semester programs. The program advisor may substitute living abroad experience for study abroad. Students must complete the “Study Abroad Requirement Form” with the program director upon completing semester of study abroad.

SENIOR SEMINAR (1 Hour)

Should be taken in the Fall or Spring of the student’s senior year.

• MLG 470 - Senior Seminar

GENERAL ELECTIVES

Sufficient elective hours must be taken to meet the minimum hour requirement for graduation in this program.  Electives should be chosen in consultation with advisor.

TOTAL: 130 SEM. HOURS