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 Division of International Programs.
Requirements
Students must be an undergraduate, be accepted in an established academic department, and successfully complete a minimum of twelve semester-credit hours herein listed as Approved Courses.
Application Process
Student applicants can turn in their completed CIS Application and a TAMIU transcript (unofficial is accepted) at the Division of International Programs in Pellegrino Hall 301. 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 |
3351 |
Cultural Anthropology |
3 | |
| ANTH | 4301 | Special Issues: Myth, Magic, and Religion | 3 | |
COMM |
4320 |
Intercultural Communication |
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 |
4335 |
International Politics | 3 | |
PSCI |
4340 |
American Foreign Policy | 3 | |
PSCI |
4350 |
Ethnic Politics | 3 | |
SOCI |
3308 |
Latin American Culture | 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 |