International Security and Conflict Resolution, Specialization in Conflict in the Global System, B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences

(Major Code: 22103) (SIMS Code: 113803)

All candidates for a degree in liberal arts and sciences must complete the graduation requirements listed in the section of this catalog on “Graduation Requirements .”

A minor is not required with this major.

International security and conflict resolution majors may wish to obtain language certification in a language other than English. Many career positions related to an international security and conflict resolution major will require demonstrated competency in a language other than English.

It is also recommended that international security and conflict resolution majors consider a minor in an area studies program, e.g., African Studies, Asian Studies, European Studies, Islamic and Arabic Studies, or Latin American Studies. Many career positions related to an international security and conflict resolution major will require a strong background in a particular region and/or culture. The program also requires at least one preapproved study abroad experience.

Impacted Program

The international security and conflict resolution (ISCOR) major is an impacted program. To be admitted to the international security and conflict resolution (ISCOR) major, students must meet the following criteria:

Complete preparation for the major;
Complete a minimum of 60 transferable semester units;
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.

To complete the major, students must fulfill the degree requirements for the major described in the catalog in effect at the time they are accepted into the premajor at SDSU (assuming continuous enrollment).

Major Academic Plans (MAPs)

Visit http://www.sdsu.edu/mymap for the recommended courses needed to fulfill your major requirements. The MAPs website was created to help students navigate the course requirements for their majors and to identify which General Education course will also fulfill a major preparation course requirement.

Study Abroad Requirement

All ISCOR majors are required to complete an international experience to increase student awareness of cross-cultural and global issues. This requirement can be fulfilled in a number of ways to meet the needs of different students, including those with family and work responsibilities. Options include, but are not limited to, three-week faculty-led programs, semester and year-long study abroad programs, international internships, service and research experiences, and virtual options. Among the approved options are the ISCOR 450 courses, which are generally faculty-led programs of three-to-six weeks. Also acceptable, conditional upon the approval of the ISCOR adviser, are 450 courses offered by other departments. For all other options, you need the pre-approved consent of the undergraduate adviser.

Preparation for the Major

(15 units)

All ISCOR majors are required to include ISCOR 200 as part of their pre-major units.

ISCOR 200 - International Security and Conflict Resolution Units: 3

Three Units from Each of the Following Groups

Language Requirement

A minimum competency (successfully completing the third college semester or fifth college quarter) is required in one language other than English to fulfill the graduation requirement (excluding American Sign Language). Refer to section of catalog on “Graduation Requirements .”

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

Completing one of the approved upper division writing courses (W) with a grade of C (2.0) or better. See “Graduation Requirements ” section for a complete listing of requirements.

Major

A minimum of 36 upper division units to include 15 units from the following. Students may substitute an advisor approved 500-level course for either ISCOR 495 or ISCOR 497 .

ISCOR 300 - Global Systems Units: 3
ISCOR 301 - Conflict and Conflict Resolution Units: 3
ISCOR 310 - Our Global Future: Environment, Climate, and the Prospects of Survival Units: 3
ISCOR 495 - Internship in International Security and Conflict Resolution Units: 3
or
ISCOR 497 - Thesis in International Security and Conflict Resolution Units: 3 But not both.
POL S 375 - Global Politics Units: 3

Six Units Selected From

(Students specializing in justice in the global system must select ISCOR 324 )

15 Units from One of the Three Specializations

Conflict in the global system; environment in the global system; or justice in the global system.

Specialization in Conflict in the Global System

This specialization is concerned with exploring the causes, nature, consequences, management, and resolution of conflict. It will address issues of war and peace, nationalism, civil war, terrorism, human rights, and ethnic hostility as they impact international security.

Requirements for Specialization

A minimum of 15 units to be selected from the following

AMIND 440 - American Indian History Units: 3
ANTH 350 - Cultures Around the Globe Units: 3
ANTH 442 - Cultures of South America Units: 3
ANTH 443 - Anthropology of Violence Units: 3
ANTH 533 - Race, Ethnicity, and Identity Units: 3
ANTH 582 - Regional Anthropology Units: 3
ASIAN 421 - Asian History since 1600 Units: 3
ASIAN 425 - The Vietnam War Units: 3
also listed as
HIST 425 - The Vietnam War Units: 3
ASIAN 480 - Asian Leadership Models Units: 3
CCS 355 - The United States-Mexico International Border Units: 3
also listed as
LATAM 355 - The United States-Mexico International Border Units: 3
CJ 570 - Organized Crime: Domestic and International Perspectives Units: 3
COMM 371 - Intercultural Communication Units: 3 ++
ECON 360 - International Economic Problems Units: 3
CS 301 - Computers and Society Units: 3
ENV S 302 - Climate Change Solutions Units: 3
HIST 474 - The Middle East Since 1500 Units: 3
HIST 486 - World War II Units: 3
HIST 512A - The Great War: A Turning Point in European History Units: 3
HIST 516 - Imperialism and the Colonial Experience Units: 3
HIST 544B - Modern American Foreign Relations Units: 3
HIST 553 - History of Slavery in the Americas Units: 3
also listed as
LATAM 553 - History of Slavery in the Americas Units: 3
ECON 466 - Economics of the Middle East Units: 3
EUROP 440 - Human Trafficking in Europe Units: 3
GEOG 312 - Culture Worlds Units: 3
HIST 408 - Modern Europe Units: 3
HIST 415 - Pre-Contact and Colonial Latin America Units: 3
HIST 416 - Modern Latin America Units: 3
HIST 512B - The Age of Dictators and Contemporary Europe Units: 3
HIST 518 - Gender and War in 20th Century History Units: 3
HIST 558 - Latin America in World Affairs Units: 3
HIST 567 - China in Revolution Units: 3
HIST 574 - Arab-Israeli Relations, Past and Present Units: 3
HIST 580 - Topics in the History of War and Violence Units: 3
LATAM 366 - Latin American Politics Units: 3
LATAM 430 - Immigration and Border Politics Units: 3
also listed as
POL S 430 - Immigration and Border Politics Units: 3
OCEAN 320 - Oceans of Change Units: 3
P A 581 - War, the State, and Governance: Global Perspectives Units: 3
PHIL 340 - Morality of War and Peace Units: 3
POL S 359 - Government and Politics in Russia and Eurasia Units: 3
POL S 361 - Governments and Politics of the Developing Areas Units: 3
POL S 362 - Governments and Politics of East Asia Units: 3
POL S 363 - Governments and Politics of the Middle East Units: 3
POL S 364 - Political Change in Modern Africa Units: 3
POL S 370 - Political Violence Units: 3
POL S 406 - Democracy and Mass Society Units: 3
POL S 479 - National Security Policy Units: 3
POL S 485 - Politics of Globalization Units: 3
POL S 565 - Nations and Nationalism Units: 3
POL S 577 - Politics of International Law Units: 3
PSY 353 - Stress, Trauma, and the Psychological Experience of Combat Units: 3
REL S 379 - Religious Violence and Nonviolence (D) Units: 3
SOC 433 - Wealth, Status, and Power Units: 3
SOC 457 - Protests, Reforms, and Revolutions Units: 3
SOC 458 - Nonviolence, Peace, and Social Change Units: 3
WMNST 310 - Global Cultures and Women’s Lives Units: 3
WMNST 375 - Sex, Power, and Politics Units: 3
WMNST 570 - Gender, War, and Peace Units: 3

Note

+Course requires prerequisites other than those listed above.

++Additional prerequisites other than those listed above may be required depending upon lower division courses taken for preparation for major (and/or for General Education).