International Studies — study plan
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 40
- Degree
- bachelor
The International Studies study plan at American University of Sharjah is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 40 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 - Fall 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| INS 120 | Global Problems | 3 |
| MTH 100 | Fundamentals of Logic and Geometry | 3 |
| WRI 101 | Academic Writing I | 3 |
| GER | History and Culture of the Arab World | 3 |
| GER | Natural Sciences | 3 |
Year 1 - Spring 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANT 205 | World Cultures | 3 |
| ECO 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| STA 202 | Introduction to Statistics for Social Sciences | 3 |
| WRI 102 | Academic Writing II | 3 |
| GER | Natural Sciences | 3 |
Year 2 - Fall 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 204 | Advanced Academic Writing (or ENG 203 Writing about Literature) | 3 |
| HIS 217 | The World in the Twentieth Century | 3 |
| POL 201 | Introduction to Political Studies | 3 |
| GER | Culture in a Critical Perspective | 3 |
| GER | Arts and Literature | 3 |
Year 2 - Spring 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| INS 300 | Research Design and Source Analysis | 3 |
| PHI 208 | Modern Philosophy | 3 |
| POL 202 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| SOC 201 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| FRE | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
Year 3 - Fall 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| INS 301 | Globalization | 3 |
| INS 307 | International Security | 3 |
| POL 304 | International Organizations | 3 |
| GER | Human Interaction and Behavior | 3 |
| GER | Communication | 3 |
Year 3 - Spring 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IEN 301 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship Mindset | 3 |
| INS 322 | Global Political Economy | 3 |
| INS 325 | Imperialism | 3 |
| MJE | Major Elective Elective | 3 |
| GER | General Education Core Elective | 3 |
Year 4 - Fall 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| INS 490 | Senior Research Project | 3 |
| MJE | Major Elective Elective | 3 |
| MJE | Major Elective Elective | 3 |
| FRE | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
| FRE | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
Year 4 - Spring 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MJE | Major Elective Elective | 3 |
| MJE | Major Elective Elective | 3 |
| FRE | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
| FRE | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
| FRE | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about International Studies
How many credit hours is International Studies at American University of Sharjah?
International Studies at American University of Sharjah requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 40 courses.
How many years is International Studies at American University of Sharjah?
The study plan for International Studies spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does International Studies award?
International Studies at American University of Sharjah awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.
Is International Studies offered at other universities?
Yes, International Studies is offered at at least 2 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.