Montgomery College 2025-2026 Catalog
International Studies Area of Concentration, Arts and Sciences AA: 152
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The international studies area of concentration is designed for students who envision a career in the international arena and plan to transfer into the upper division of another college or university with the intention of continuing their studies in such areas as international relations and area studies.
This area of concentration is for students who, subsequently, wish to work in this field, be it in government, international organizations, trade, finance, business, or related areas. All students in this area of concentration must see an advisor from the Department of History and Political Science and identify as early as possible their transfer institution, as well as the particular field or area of concentration. The international studies area of concentration includes the general education requirements as well as a number of alternate course choices (listed in the footnotes), which prepare the student for particular transfer options in international studies, such as international relations and area studies.
Students may study abroad for a semester or travel in a foreign country during the summer as part of the international studies track. The international studies advisor will aid students in integrating their studies abroad into the degree program.
A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows; part-time students should consult an advisor. This program can be completed either on campus or online.
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General Education Course Selections
Click here to view the Foundation/Distribution Courses for selection to fulfill the General Education course requirements. Total Credit Hours: 60
* ENGL 101 /ENGL 011 , if needed, for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 or elective. Please consult an advisor and/or transfer institution for assistance with course selection. † Recommended Arts Distribution courses are: - ARTT 270 recommended for the African Pathway
- ARTT 272 recommended for the Asian Pathway
- ARTT 274 recommended for the Latin American Pathway
†† Recommended General Education HIST courses are: - HIST 265 recommended for African Pathway
- HIST 247 recommended for Asian Pathway
- HIST 148 recommended for European Pathway
- HIST 114 recommended for Latin American and Middle-east Pathways
& Recommended courses are: ‡ Requirements vary by transfer institution. Recommended ENGL courses are: ENGL 201 , ENGL 202 , ENGL 205 , ENGL 208 , ENGL 213 , ENGL 214 Recommended World Language courses are: - FREN recommended for African Pathway
- CHIN, JAPN, or KORA recommended for Asian Pathway
- FREN, GERM, or SPAN recommended for European Pathway
- SPAN recommended for Latin American Pathway
‡‡ Courses recommended as alternates are: ANTH 201 (pre-requisite for SOCY 250 ), ANTH 256 , ECON 202 (if not taken as BSSD), GEOG 101 , GEOG 105 , GEOG 113 , GEOG 130 (if not taken as BSSD), LING 200 , PSYC 100 /PSYC 102, SOCY 105 , SOCY 250 . % Some World Language courses may carry 4 or 5 credits. Recommended World Languages are: - FREN or ARAB recommended for African Pathway
- CHIN, JAPN, or KORA recommended for Asian Pathway
- FREN, GERM, ITAL, LATN, RUSS, or SPAN recommended for European Pathway
- SPAN required for Latin American Pathway
- ARAB required for Middle East Pathway
** Additional POLI course if needed to complete 60 credits. AA and AS programs require one global and cultural perspectives (GCP) General Education course. This program can be completed either on campus or online. Program Outline / Degree Requirements
General Education Requirements
General Education Institutional Requirement
Area of Concentration Requirements
Total Credit Hours: 60
* ENGL 101 /ENGL 011 , if needed, for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 or elective. Please consult an advisor and/or transfer institution for assistance with course selection. † Recommended Arts Distribution courses are: - ARTT 270 recommended for the African Pathway
- ARTT 272 recommended for the Asian Pathway
- ARTT 274 recommended for the Latin American Pathway
†† Recommended General Education HIST courses are: - HIST 265 recommended for African Pathway
- HIST 247 recommended for Asian Pathway
- HIST 148 recommended for European Pathway
- HIST 114 recommended for Latin American and Middle-east Pathways
& Recommended courses are: ‡ Requirements vary by transfer institution. Recommended ENGL courses are: ENGL 201 , ENGL 202 , ENGL 205 , ENGL 208 , ENGL 213 , ENGL 214 Recommended World Language courses are: - FREN recommended for African Pathway
- CHIN, JAPN, or KORA recommended for Asian Pathway
- FREN, GERM, or SPAN recommended for European Pathway
- SPAN recommended for Latin American Pathway.
‡‡ Courses recommended as alternates are: ANTH 201 (pre-requisite for SOCY 250 ), ANTH 256 , ECON 202 (if not taken as BSSD), GEOG 101 , GEOG 105 , GEOG 113 , GEOG 130 (if not taken as BSSD), LING 200 , PSYC 100 /PSYC 102, SOCY 105 , SOCY 250 . % Some World Language courses may carry 4 or 5 credits. Recommended World Languages are: - FREN or ARAB recommended for African Pathway
- CHIN, JAPN, or KORA recommended for Asian Pathway
- FREN, GERM, ITAL, LATN, RUSS, or SPAN recommended for European Pathway
- SPAN required for Latin American Pathway
- ARAB required for Middle East Pathway
** Additional POLI course if needed to complete 60 credits. AA and AS programs require one global and cultural perspectives (GCP) General Education course. This program can be completed either on campus or online. Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to: - Articulate the political, cultural, ideological, historical, religious, and/or philosophical contexts of current global actors, systems, and controversies.
- Explain the historic and contemporary consequences of geographic and linguistic boundaries for cross-cultural dialog and diplomacy.
- Compare the costs and benefits of varying social, economic, and political structures in the context of globalization.
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