Department of Interdisciplinary Programs

Department of Interdisciplinary & Library Science

Associate Degree in Arts and Sciences with a major in International Studies (310)

International Studies
Stephen Stokes, Committee Chair
Kenton Anderson, Bron Ingoldsby, Robert Marcum, Rudy Puzey, Vaughn Stephenson, Michael Tatum, Department Office (208) 356-1363

Library Science
David E. Butler, Department ChairMarcia Alldredge, Carole Cliften Brooks Haderlie, Roger McPheeters Departmental Office (208) 356-2369

International Studies
The International Studies program is designed to give students a foundation for international careers with business, government, humanitarian agencies, military or civilian intelligence, education, or a variety of other careers that may require international travel, residence or expertise.

This program integrates several academic disciplines. It is intended to increase awareness, sensitivity, and understanding of the world by studying various culture’s history, geography, political and economic conditions, arts and religion.

Associate Degree in Arts and Sciences with a major in International Studies (310)

First Semester
Religion 2
General Education 8
Major Classes/Electives 6
Total Credits 16

Second Semester
Religion 2
General Education 8
Major Classes/Electives 6
Total Credits 16

Third Semester
Religion 2
General Education 8
Major Classes/Electives 6
Total Credits 16

Fourth Semester
Religion 2
General Education 8
Major Classes/Electives 6
Total Credits 16

General Education Requirements

Students completing appropriate General Education classes listed below in courses for majors can satisfy the Basic Skills option, Arts & Letters, and Social Sciences areas of the General Education requirement.

Courses for Majors

Take the following three courses:
*Anth 101 3
*Foreign Lang 102 or higher 4
IS 293 Advising Seminar 1

Take 12 hours or more from at least two disciplines from the following list:
Anth 241 A-K People and Cultures of the World 3

Anthro 241A – Japan
Anthro 241B – Russia
Anthro 241C – E. Europe
Anthro 241D – Pacific Islands
Anthro 241E* Family and Culture
Anthro 241F – Native American
Anthro 241G**–Middle East
Anthro 241H – Black American
Anthro 241I – Latin America
Anthro 241J – Special Topics
Anthro 241K W. Europe

Bus 247 Prin of Marketing 3
Bus 260 Intro Trav, Tourism & Hosp 3
Bus 280 Intro to International Bus 3
*Econ 111 Econ Prin & Prob Macro 3
*Eng 250 Intro to Lit (World Lit) 3
Faml 299L Spec Topics in Faml Sci 3
Foreign Language 201 or higher 2-6
FN 252 Foreign Foods 2
*Geo 120 Geog of Wrld Affairs 3
*Hist 110/111 World Civilization 3
Hist 245 History of Arabs & Jews 3
Hist 235 History of England 3
Hist 240 History of the Far East 3
*Hum 201/202 Arts in West Cult 3
Hum 242 Intro Hum of Islam Wrld 3
*Phil 203/204 Hist Rel Thought 3
PS 150 Foreign Governments 3
*PS 170 Intro to International Pol 3
Soc 223 Racial & Ethnic Relations 3

* Can also be used to fill General Education Requirements.

Course Descriptions

IS 293 International Studies Advising Seminar 1
One hour per week or equivalent activity
This course is an introduction to International Studies. It will emphasize employment require-ments and opportunities, academic requirements, travel opportunities and campus resources.

Department of Library Public Services

The Information Age has brought with it new challenges for students, researchers, and patrons of the traditional library. Because of the tremendous increase in and availability of information, it can be an overwhelming task to determine where and how to search for desired answers. One of the main purposes of the Library Public Services Department is to assist patrons in using library resources to accomplish educational pursuits and prepare for life-long learning. A variety of methods are used to accomplish this purpose. Included are orientations, one-on-one help, self-guided tours, pamphlets, instructions in using materials and databases, and a Library Science Class which is offered each block and in the summer to assist students and other patrons in better use of library resources.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

LS 111 Library Science 1

Two class hours per week for one block.This is designed as an introductory course for anyone who wants to improve his or her ability to use a library more efficiently. Emphasis will be placed on services available, reference materials, and research techniques using the online catalog, Internet, and other electronic databases. Although education majors, political science majors and student library assistants will find this course particularly beneficial, anyone can gain incresed skills in using computers and reasearching in a library

International StudiesStokesS@ricks.edu

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