Secondary Majors (International studies)

Description

Kansas State University offers four secondary majors that supplement the choice of a primary major.Secondary majors allow students to examine complex topics from many vantage points. The secondary major program requirements follow a common pattern. Each study area requires at least two of the following: an interdisciplinary introductory course, a list of electives from which you choose about 18 hours, and an interdisciplinary senior seminar for supervised independent study. Most programs allow completion of a primary and a secondary major within the normal four year program.

International studies

The international studies program promotes understanding of the international community through its commitment to interdisciplinary study. The program provides students not only a field of academic study, but also a useful background for various careers. The international studies program encourages a substantial distribution of foreign and international course work totaling 24 hours and including no more than 6 hours in any discipline. Students who complete the secondary major in international studies are expected to include the following within their areas of knowledge or competency:

• Speaking capability in a foreign language.
• Basic geographic knowledge of the world.
• Ability to understand and analyze cultures other than their own.
• Some understanding of international relations.
• An integration of their program of study into a meaningful and coherent whole.

Detailed Course Facts

• USD 274 Module (National)
• USD 727 Module (International)

Tuition fee per 1 credit.

• English

Course Content

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English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL iBT® test : 79

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Requirements

International admission:

• Online international student undergraduate application
• $80 USD application fee
• A copy of your passport photo page
• Affidavit of Financial Support (pdf) and bank statement
• High school and university transcripts

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Kansas State University.

Funding

Earn part of the $21 million K-State awards each year in scholarships. They're awarded based on academics, activities, service and financial need.

Students are awarded only one academic or leadership scholarship, where the highest eligible dollar amount is given. Supplemental awards can increase these awards, but the prestigious Presidential Scholarship replaces any other award.

Accreditation

Kansas State University has been providing quality education to the residents of Kansas, the country and the world for the last 150 years.

Located in a community with nearly 60,000 people and more than 24,000 students, we are able to provide a safe and supportive environment for our students.

Kansas State University has 3 campus locations, two of which, Manhattan and Salina, have complete academic programs and on-campus housing. Olathe is the third and newest extension of the university, focusing on collaborating with industry and Kansas City K-12 schools.

Accreditation

Kansas State University has been continuously accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association (NCA) of Colleges and Schools since 1916.