The International Studies (IS) Program is interdisciplinary and administered by faculty members in the College of Letters and Science. Our IS programs offer students an excellent opportunity to improve their understanding of the diverse cultures of the world and to begin developing the skills they need for careers that have an international dimension. Our IS programs have grown steadily over the past 50 years to meet the needs for a more globalized education.
All interested students should consult the International Studies advisor at the earliest opportunity.
International Studies Courses
INTLST 193 First-Year Seminar:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Open only to freshmen. Students may earn cr in just one L&S First-Year Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194).
General Education Requirements: SS
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INTLST 250 Introduction to Study Abroad
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Discussion of study abroad programs by addressing objectives, cross-cultural communication; specific programs and pre-departure information.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: No degree cr for students with cr in IntlSt 350 'Studying in the World's Regions'(ER). Cr/no cr only; audit not permitted.
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INTLST 260 Introduction to International Careers
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to a wide variety of career options in area of international studies, partly through lectures with academics and professionals from relevant fields.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: No degree cr for students with cr in IntlSt 350 'Careers in the World's Regions'(ER). Cr/no cr only; audit not permitted.
Last Taught: Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013.
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INTLST 297 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in a UWM sponsored program before course level, content, and credits are determined and/or in a specially prepared program course. Section title(s) and credits announced whenever course is offered.
Prerequisites: acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Summer 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Spring 2017.
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INTLST 299 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.
Prerequisites: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
INTLST 450 Internship in International Studies
2-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Internship offering on the job experience to selected majors in international studies. Student enrolls for a specific number of credits.
Prerequisites: jr or sr st; gpa of 3.0; writ cons prog coord.
Course Rules: Retakable to 6 cr max. Cr/no cr only; audit not permitted.
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Summer 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
INTLST 497 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
INTLST 498 Applied Foreign Language
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Independent reading in a foreign language as companion to courses in international studies. To be arranged with International Studies coordinator.
Prerequisites: 2 yrs college-level work in a foreign language or equiv; cons IntlSt coord.
Course Rules: Retakable to 6 cr max.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
INTLST 499 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.
Prerequisites: jr st; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
INTLST 550 Senior Seminar in International Studies:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Interdisciplinary seminar with emphasis on functional/regional problems in world affairs.
Prerequisites: declared Intl Stds major or minor, or cons instr or prog coord.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Spring 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
INTLST 550G Senior Seminar in International Studies:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Interdisciplinary seminar with emphasis on functional/regional problems in world affairs.
Prerequisites: declared Intl Stds major or minor, or cons instr or prog coord.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Spring 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
INTLST 699 Independent Study
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced independent work under the supervision of an IntlSt faculty or instructional academic staff member. Students must submit a study proposal. For more information, consult prog coord or advisor.
Prerequisites: jr st; 2.5 GPA; writ cons instr, prog coord, & asst dean for SAS.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Summer 2009, Summer 2008, Spring 2007, Summer 2006.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/