In this sub-plan, students take courses that help them reason about the international system of nation-states and of peoples with both competing and overlapping interests. Among the topics covered are international relations, human rights, human security, international organizations, transnational social movements, war-making and peace-making, intra- and inter-state violence.
Language Requirement: Sixth term proficiency.
Core Courses (7 credits):
- INTLSTD 301: Topics in International Studies
- INTLSTD 401: International Studies Advanced Seminar
Research Methods Course (3 credits): One research methods course chosen from the following list:
- ECON 401: Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
- ECON 451: Intermediate Introduction to Statistics and Econometrics
- POLSCI 300: Quantitative Empirical Methods of Political Science
- POLSCI 391: Introduction to Modeling Political Processes
- POLSCI 490: Game Theory and Formal Models
- SOC 210: Elementary Statistics
- STATS 206: Introduction to Data Science (NEW)
- STATS 250: Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis
- STATS 280: Honors Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis
Note: Completion of the Methods requirement is recommended prior to enrolling in INTLSTD 301.
Regional Course (3 credits): One geographic emphasis course devoted to a single world region or country that is related to foreign language of study.
ISNC Courses (12 credits): Four courses, chosen from an approved list, to gain knowledge in sub-plan area.
- At least one course must be at the 400 level.
- Must include at least two academic subjects.
Note: Approved sub-plan course lists may be found on the PICS Courses page.
Three electives (9 credits): The electives are designed to allow students to further personalize their major. Students will elect three advanced courses which will be expected to build upon the theme of their sub-plans. The selected courses should thus contribute to the coherence of the student’s overall concentration. Students may select additional sub-plan, regional, or relevant study abroad courses, however there is no preapproved list of electives. Because there is no preapproved list, students must seek and obtain the approval of elective courses—on a course-by-course basis — from a PICS advisor. It is strongly advised that this approval be obtained before taking the class.
Donia Human Rights Fellows Program
The Donia Human Rights Center (DHRC) is pleased to offer the Donia Human Rights Fellows Program to U-M undergraduate juniors and seniors who have declared a major in International Studies and who have demonstrated their interest in and commitment to the study and practice of human rights during their time at the University of Michigan.
