07-08 Undergrad Catalog | International and Area Studies

International and Area Studies Advisement Center
Noelani Sanchez, Supervisor
273 HRCB, (801) 422-3548

International and Area Studies Program Coordinators

Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Dana M. Pike

Asian Studies, James A. Davis

European Studies, Scott Sprenger

International Relations, Darren G. Hawkins

Latin American Studies, Ted E. Lyon

Middle East Studies/Arabic, Donna-Lee Bowen

Admission to Degree Programs

All undergraduate international and area studies degree programs are open enrollment.

Graduation Requirements

To receive a BYU bachelor's degree a student must complete, in addition to all requirements for a specific major, the following university requirements:

The university core, consisting of requirements in general and religious education. (See the University Core section of this catalog for details. For a complete listing of courses that meet university core requirements, see the current class schedule.)
A minimum of 30 credit hours in residence
A minimum of 120 credit hours
A cumulative GPA of at least 2.0

Undergraduate Programs and Degrees

BA	Ancient Near Eastern Studies
BA	Asian Studies
BA	European Studies
BA	International Relations
BA	Latin American Studies
BA	Middle East Studies/Arabic
Minors	Ancient Near Eastern Studies Asian Studies International Development Latin American Studies Middle East Studies

Students should see the International and Area Studies Advisement Center for help or information concerning the undergraduate programs.

General Information

International Career Center

The International Career Center, located in 273 HRCB (international_career@byu.edu), guides students of any major with their preparation for an international career. The ICC hosts international career-oriented lectures and offers advisement, employment and graduate school information, and networking assistance.

International Study Programs

International Study Programs (ISP) are open to students from all university majors. Students need not be formally admitted to BYU to participate in International Study and BYU credit may be transferred to their home institution.

Study Abroad: BYU's traditional off-campus study programs. In these programs students are able to further their general education; pursue specialized courses in languages, the social sciences, humanities, fine arts, and other fields; gain valuable insights into their own country; and further international understanding.

International Volunteers: A program similar to Study Abroad but with a more significant component of service learning at an international location and under the tutelage of faculty.

International Internships: Short-term, on-the-job apprentice training abroad under the direction of a firm, government agency, NGO, or other such institution.

Field Studies: A research experience abroad for small numbers of students directed by faculty, who generally do not accompany the students.

For futher information, see the Office of International Study Programs in the David M. Kennedy Center, 280 HRCB.