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All Undergraduate Courses

International Studies major and minor courses are generally offered through other departments. To find courses offered during a particular semester and additional classes offered through other departments, see the UWM Schedule of Classes. The following list consists of specialized International Studies courses that are sometimes offered. Visit the Upcoming Courses page for a list of courses offered for the current and next semester (when available). 

INTLST 193 First-Year Seminar:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: SS
Course Rules: Open only to freshmen. Students may earn cr in just one L&S First-Year Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194).
INTLST 250 Introduction to Study Abroad
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Discussion of study abroad programs by addressing objectives, cross-cultural communication; specific programs and pre-departure information.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: No degree cr for students with cr in IntlSt 350 'Studying in the World's Regions'(ER). Cr/no cr only; audit not permitted.
INTLST 260 Introduction to International Careers
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to a wide variety of career options in area of international studies, partly through lectures with academics and professionals from relevant fields.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: No degree cr for students with cr in IntlSt 350 'Careers in the World's Regions'(ER). Cr/no cr only; audit not permitted.
Last Taught: Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013.
INTLST 297 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in a UWM sponsored program before course level, content, and credits are determined and/or in a specially prepared program course. Section title(s) and credits announced whenever course is offered.
Prerequisites: acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2020.
INTLST 299 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.
Prerequisites: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.
INTLST 450 Internship in International Studies
2-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Internship offering on the job experience to selected majors in international studies. Student enrolls for a specific number of credits.
Prerequisites: jr or sr st; gpa of 3.0; writ cons prog coord.
Course Rules: Retakable to 6 cr max. Cr/no cr only; audit not permitted.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2023, Summer 2022, Spring 2020.
INTLST 497 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: junior standing and acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2019, Summer 2019.
INTLST 498 Applied Foreign Language
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Independent reading in a foreign language as companion to courses in international studies. To be arranged with International Studies coordinator.
Prerequisites: 2 yrs college-level work in a foreign language or equiv; cons IntlSt coord.
Course Rules: Retakable to 6 cr max.
INTLST 499 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.
Prerequisites: jr st; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.
INTLST 550 Senior Seminar in International Studies:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Interdisciplinary seminar with emphasis on functional/regional problems in world affairs.
Prerequisites: junior standing and satisfaction of OWC-A GER or consent of instructor.
General Education Requirements: OWCB
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
INTLST 550G Senior Seminar in International Studies:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Interdisciplinary seminar with emphasis on functional/regional problems in world affairs.
Prerequisites: junior standing and satisfaction of OWC-A GER or consent of instructor.
General Education Requirements: OWCB
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
INTLST 699 Independent Study
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced independent work under the supervision of an IntlSt faculty or instructional academic staff member. Students must submit a study proposal. For more information, consult prog coord or advisor.
Prerequisites: jr st; 2.5 GPA; writ cons instr, prog coord, & asst dean for SAS.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Summer 2009, Summer 2008, Spring 2007, Summer 2006.

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