INST, BA, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
Sample Plan for New Students
Degree Requirements
- Total Credits Required for Degree: 180
- Credits in Core: 60
- Credits in College: 20 (including HIST 1210 and Language)
- Credits in Major: 70
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0
Resources for Success
- Map out your courses on MySeattleU.
- Meet with a Career Advisor from the Career Engagement Office.
- Sign up for academic support through Learning Assistance Programs.
- Visit Advising Services for additional guidance.
Contact Information:
Arts & Sciences Advising: ASCAdvising@seattleu.edu
Seattle U Advising Services: seattleu.edu/advising
Four-Year Plan For New Students
Year 1
| Term | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Language 1150 | 5 |
| Fall | UCOR Module I | 5 |
| Fall | UCOR Module I | 5 |
| Winter | Language 1250* | 5 |
| Winter | INST 2000 - Global Cultural Citizenship | 5 |
| Winter | UCOR Module I | 5 |
| Spring | Language 1350* | 5 |
| Spring | HIST 1210 - Studies in Modern Civilization | 5 |
| Spring | UCOR Module I | 5 |
Year 2
| Term | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | INST 2100 - World Geography | 5 |
| Fall | Language 2150* | 5 |
| Fall | UCOR Module I | 5 |
| Winter | INST 2300 - Intro to Comparative Politics | 5 |
| Winter | Language 2250* | 5 |
| Winter | UCOR Module I | 5 |
| Spring | ECON 2130 - Principles of Economics (Macro) | 5 |
| Spring | Language 2350* | 5 |
| Spring | HIST 2010 - Workshop in World History | 5 |
Year 3
| Term | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Study Abroad: 15 credits or equivalent of INST electives, including Non-Western Humanities (NWH) elective | 15 |
| Winter | INST 2600 - Introduction to International Politics | 5 |
| Winter | UCOR Module II* | 5 |
| Spring | INST 3800 - Research in International Studies | 5 |
| Spring | UCOR Module III* | 5 |
Year 4
| Term | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | General Elective or INST 4950 - Internship | 5 |
| Fall | UCOR Module III* | 5 |
| Fall | General Elective | 5 |
| Winter | INST 4900 - Senior Capstone* | 5 |
| Winter | UCOR Module III* | 5 |
| Spring | General Elective | 5 |
| Spring | General Elective | 5 |
University Core Requirements
- Module I: Academic Writing, Quantitative Thinking, Creative Expression, Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences
- Module II: Theological Explorations, Philosophy of the Human Person, Ethical Reasoning
- Module III: Religion in a Global Context, Humanities & Global Challenges, Social Sciences & Global Challenges, Natural Sciences & Global Challenges