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Certificate in International Studies

The Certificate in International Studies (CIS) allows undergraduate students to heighten their degree program with a concentration in international studies. It enhances their options for pursuing careers in the foreign service, international institutions, non-governmental international organizations, or multinational corporations. The CIS encourages a multidisciplinary approach and is housed at the Binational Center.

Requirements

Students must be undergraduate, be accepted in an established academic department, and successfully complete a minimum of twelve semester-credit hours herein listed as Approved Courses with no less than a C.

Application Process

Student applicants can turn in their completed CIS Application and a TAMIU transcript (unofficial is accepted) at the Binational Center in Student Center 118. Applications must be received by December 1st for Fall graduates, and by May 1st for Spring graduates. Click on CIS APPLICATION to start the application process.

Approved Courses

Courses have been selected based on their global context and relevance for fostering cross-national understanding. It is not an exclusive list. Other courses such as a lower division international studies course, an international capstone seminar, or those taken under a study abroad experience can be accepted as alternatives to the ones listed below.

College of Arts and Sciences

Course Number		Course Description	SCH
ANTH	3304	Language, Culture, and Oral Traditions	3
ANTH	3306	Cultural Change, Crisis and Development	3
ANTH	3308	Latin American Cultures	3
ANTH	4351	Cultural Anthropology	3
ANTH	4301	Special Issues: Myth, Magic, and Religion	3
COMM	4320	Transnational Trends in Communication	3
COMM	4324	Comparative Journalism	3
ENGL	3326	Studies In World Mythology	3
ENGL	4326	Studies In World Folklore	3
ENGL	4347	Contrastive Linguistics	3
ENGL	4355	History of Literary Thought	3
GEOG	3352	Latin American Historical Geography	3
GEOG	3351	World History and Geography	3
GEOG	3353	Political Geography	3
HIST	3330	History of Latin America	3
HIST	3392	Survey of the Middle East	3
HIST	3393	History of Asia	3
HIST	3394	History of Africa	3
HIST	4391	Problems in World History	3
MATH	4385	History of Mathematics	3
PSCI	3305	Government and Politics of Europe	3
PSCI	3308	Latin American Political Systems	3
PSCI	3310	Studies Comparative Politics	3
PSCI	3340	International Law and Organizations	3
PSCI	4307	Inter American Systems	3
PSCI	4309	Mexican Politics and Government	3
PSCI	4335	International Politics	3
PSCI	4340	American Foreign Policy	3
PSCI	4350	Ethnic Politics	3
SOCI	3308	Latin American Culture	3
SOCI	4318	Globalization	3
SPAN	4371	Hispanic Culture	3
INT	4XXX	Study Abroad	3

College of Business Administration

Course Number		Course Description	SCH
ECO	3325	Latin American Economic Issues	3
ECO	4340	International Economics	3
ECO	4350	Economic Development	3
ECO	4370	Regional Economic Integration	3
ECO	4390	International Economic Policies and Strategies	3
FIN	4380	International Finance	3
MKT	4310	International Marketing	3
MKT	4390	Marketing Problems and Policies (MKT majors only)	3
BA	3320	International Business	3
BA	4390	Business Strategy	3
TIL	3311	Export/Import Ops and Practices	3
INT	4XXX	Study Abroad	3

College of Education

Course Number		Course Description	SCH
EDBE	3322	Dual Language Assessment and Development	3
EDBE	3325	Dual Language Methods for ECE Bilingual Instruction	3
EDBE	3326	Dual Language Methods for 4-12 Grades Bilingual Instruction	3
EDBE	3338	Teaching Math and Science in Spanish	3
EDBE	3340	Teaching Science and Health in Spanish	3
EDBE	4310	Foundations of Bilingual Education	3
EDBE	4334	Teaching Content Dual Lang ECE-4	3
EDBE	4335	Teaching Content Areas in The Dual Lang 4-8 Bilingual	3
EDBE	4336	Language Arts in Spanish	3
EDBE	4399	Issues in Bilingual Education	3
EDHW	3341	Health Issues of Diverse Populations	3
EDRD	4303	Strategic Teaching Regarding Secondary Schools	3
EDRD	4317	Teaching English Literature from Spanish Literacy Base	3
EDDP	4324	Teaching Diverse Student Populations	3
EDDP	4399	Issues in the Education of Diverse Populations	3
INT	4XXX	Study Abroad	3

Dr. F.M. Canseco School of Nursing

Course Number		Course Description	SCH
NURS	1302	Cultural Determinants in Health Behavior	3
NURS	4340	International Health Nursing	3
NURS	4375	Issues in Trans Cultural Nursing	3
INT	4XXX	Study Abroad	3

For additional information contact us at:

Texas A&M International University
BINATIONAL CENTER
5201 University Boulevard
Student Center 118
Laredo, TX 78041
Tel. 956-326-2834
Fax 956-326-2836
Email: binationalcenter@tamiu.edu
Office Hours: Mon. - Fri., 8 am - 5 pm