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International Studies requirements

Explore the reviewed International Studies major at Boston College, organized by requirement and course.

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IS Core: both Where on Earth foundation courses (two courses, fall of sophomore year)

Required for the program.

IS Core: Introduction to International Relations, INTL2501 (one course, spring of sophomore year)

Required for the program.

IS Core: one designated Comparative Politics course

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IS Core: Principles of Economics (one course)

Required for the program.

IS Core: one approved Economics elective numbered 2000 or above (after ECON1101)

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IS Core: Ethics, Religion, and International Politics (one course; INTL5563, cross-listed PHIL5563/THEO5562)

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Senior seminar (INTL4941) or year-long senior thesis (INTL4951)

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Concentration: Cooperation and Conflict – approved courses (six courses in one concentration)

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Concentration: Ethics and Social Justice – approved courses (six courses in one concentration)

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Concentration: Global Cultures – Cultures at Work cluster (six courses; electives must come from one cluster)

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Concentration: Global Cultures – Cultures and Social Movements cluster (six courses; electives must come from one cluster)

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Concentration: Political Economy and Development Studies – approved courses (six courses; either cluster counts)

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Source and limitations

Requirements sourced from Boston College University Catalog — International Studies.

Applies to the Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year cohort.

196 courses across 12 requirement groups.

Requirement eligibility varies by school, cohort, and section. Confirm every degree requirement in EagleApps or with an advisor.