Sample Plan of Study

International Studies

This is a sample plan of study for students beginning at UD in the 2025-26 academic year. This is a recommended course sequence, but your schedule may vary based on previous earned college credits, course availability, advisor recommendations and your personal goals and interests. Please contact your academic advisor if you have any questions.

First Year

Fall SemesteR 

• ASI 150: Introduction to the University Experience (1 hour)
• HUM 101: Chaminade Seminar (3 hours)
• POL 214: Introduction to International Relations or POL 202: Introduction to Comparative Politics (3 hours)
• Language 101 (3 hours)
• CAP Math (3 hours)
• CAP Arts (3 hours)

Spring Semester

• HUM 102: Marie Thérèse Seminar (3 hours)
• ECO 203: Principles of Microeconomics (3 hours)
• Language 141 (3 hours)
• CAP Natural Science with Lab (4 hours)
• CMM 100: Principles of Oral Communication (3 hours)

Second Year

Fall Semester

• ENG 200: Writing Seminar II (3 hours)
• ANT 306: Culture & Power (3 hours) 
• ECO 204: Principles of Macroeconomics (3 hours)
• Language 201 (3 hours)
• B.A. Arts (3 hours)

Spring Semester 

• CAP Advanced Studies (3 hours)
• Language 301 (3 hours)
• International Studies Elective 1 (3 hours)
• International Studies Elective 2 (3 hours)
• CAP Inquiry/Integrative (3 hours)

Third Year

Fall Semester 

• Foundation Course for International Studies Concentration (3 hours)
• International Studies Concentration Course (3 hours)
• INS 395: International Experience I (1 hour)
• CAP Advanced Studies (3 hours)
• CAP Social Science (3 hours)
• B.A. Natural Science (3 hours)

Spring Semester

• International Studies Concentration Course (3 hours)
• CAP Diversity & Social Justice (3 hours)
• B.A. Social Science (3 hours)
• CAP Faith Traditions (3 hours)
• B.A. Interdisciplinary (3 hours)

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

• Spanish Elective (3 hours) 
• Spanish Elective (3 hours) 
• B.A. Elective (3 hours)
• B.A. Elective (3 hours)
• General Elective (3 hours)

SprinG Semester

• LNG 495: The Language Major in Professional Careers (1 hour)
• SPN Elective (3 hours)
• B.A. Elective (3 hours)
• General Elective (3 hours)
• General Elective (3 hours)