Students majoring in International Studies must complete one of the following areas of Concentration:
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Biology |
15-16 |
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Civil Engineering Technology |
16 |
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Computing |
19 |
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Construction |
14 |
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Electrical Engineering Technology |
15 |
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History |
15 |
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History of Science and Technology |
15 |
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Industrial Engineering Technology |
15 |
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International Business |
15 |
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Latin American Studies |
15 |
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Management |
15 |
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Political Science |
15 |
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Social Science |
15 |
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Psychology |
15 |
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Spanish |
15 |
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Surveying |
16 |
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Technical Communication |
15 |
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Technology and the Law |
15 |
Biology Concentration (15-16 credits)
This area of concentration will provide students with a basic understanding of the principles and terminology in the Biology discipline. Students taking this option should take BIOL 2107K and BIOL 2108K to satisfy the core lab science core requirements.
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BIOL 3000K |
Genetics |
(4) |
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BIOL 3310K |
Molecular Biology |
(4) |
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BIOL 3200K |
Biotechnology |
(4) |
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Any additional Biology course numbered 3000 or higher |
(3-4) |
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Civil Engineering Technology Concentration
(16 credits)
This concentration will give students a basic understanding of the principles and terminology involved in civil engineering technology. Students taking this option should take PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1112 to satisfy the core lab science core requirements and must take MATH 2253.
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CE 1000 |
Orientation |
(1) |
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EDG 2160 |
Civil Engineering Graphics |
(3) |
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CET 2200 |
Introduction to Structures |
(4) |
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CET 3343 |
Basic Fluid Mechanics |
(4) |
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CET 3344 |
Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering Technology |
(4) |
Computing Concentration (19 credits)
This concentration will give students a basic understanding of the principles and terminology involved in computer science and programming.
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CSE 1301 |
Programming and Problem Solving I |
(4) |
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CSE 1302 |
Programming and Problem Solving II |
(4) |
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CS 3153 |
Database Systems |
(3) |
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IT 3123 |
Hardware/Software Concepts |
(3) |
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SWE 2313 |
Introduction to Software Engineering |
(3) |
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CSE 2642 |
Professional Practices and Ethics |
(2) |
Construction Concentration (14 credits)
This concentration will give students a basic understanding of what makes the construction process work.
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CM 1000 |
Orientation |
(2) |
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CM 2000 |
Construction Graphics |
(3) |
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CM 3000 |
Computer Applications |
(3) |
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CM 3110 |
Building Techniques I |
(3) |
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CM 3410 |
Construction Estimating |
(3) |
Electrical Engineering Technology Concentration
(15 credits)
This concentration will give students a basic understanding of the principles and terminology involved in electrical engineering technology. Students taking this option should take PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1112 to satisfy the core lab science core requirements and must take MATH 2253.
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ECET 1000 |
Orientation |
(2) |
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ECET 1011 |
Fundamentals |
(3) |
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ECET 2800 |
Introduction to Telecommunications |
(3) |
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ECET 3000 |
Electrical Principles |
(4) |
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ECET 3810 |
C++, JAVA, HTML |
(3) |
History Concentration (15 credits)
This concentration encompasses the development of the human experience as it changes over time and across cultures and offers analytical and communications skills applicable in a wide range of professional settings.
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World History: Select whichever course not taken to satisfy core requirements |
(3) |
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HIST 1111 |
Survey of World Civilization to 1500 |
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HIST 1112 |
Survey of World Civilization since 1500 |
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American History: Select whichever course not taken to satisfy core requirements |
(3) |
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HIST 2111 |
United States History to 1877 |
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HIST 2112 |
United States History since 1877 |
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History Electives: Select any three of the following: |
(9) |
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HIST 3301 |
Diplomatic and Military History Since 1815 |
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HIST 3401 |
Modern Social and Cultural History |
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HIST 3501 |
Colonization and Rebellion in the Trans-Atlantic World |
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HIST 3601 |
History of the Pacific Rim |
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HIST 390x |
Special Topics in History |
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SIS 400x |
Regional Studies* |
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*No more than one Regional Studies course may be used to satisfy the concentration.
History of Science and Technology Concentration
(15 credits)
This concentration will use historical investigation to give students a deeper understanding of the nature and impact of science and technology.
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World History: Select whichever course not taken to satisfy core requirements |
(3) |
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HIST 1111 |
Survey of World Civilization to 1500 |
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HIST 1112 |
Survey of World Civilization since 1500 |
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American History: Select whichever course not taken to satisfy core requirements |
(3) |
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HIST 2111 |
United States History to 1877 |
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HIST 2112 |
United States History since 1877 |
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History Electives: Select any three of the following: |
(9) |
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HIST 3200 |
History of Science Survey |
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HIST 3250 |
History of American Technology |
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HIST 3260 |
History of American Science and Medicine |
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HIST 490x |
Special Topics in the History of Science and Technology |
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Industrial Engineering Technology Concentration
(15 credits)
This concentration will give students a basic understanding of the principles and terminology involved in industrial engineering technology.
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IET 1000 |
Orientation |
(1) |
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IET 2227 |
Introduction to Statistics |
(3) |
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IET 2305 |
Principles of Industrial Systems & Processes |
(4) |
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IET 2432 |
Engineering Product and Process Cost Estimating |
(3) |
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IET 3322 |
Work Measurement and Ergonomics |
(4) |
International Business Concentration
(15 credits)
This concentration provides students with the ability to master important functional areas of business, in both domestic and international settings .
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ACCT 2101 |
Accounting I |
(3) |
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MGNT 3105 |
Management and Organizational Behavior |
(3) |
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MGNT 3125 |
Basic Business Finance |
(3) |
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MGNT 3135 |
Marketing Principles |
(3) |
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MGNT 4145 |
International Management |
(3) |
Latin American Studies Concentration
(15 credits)
This concentration provides students with a basic understanding of Latin America and proficiency in Spanish for work in government, non-governmental organizations, and business.
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ES 1100 |
Ethnic Studies (must be Latino/Hispanic) |
(3) |
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HIST 3501 |
Colonization and Rebellion in the Trans-Atlantic World |
(3) |
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POLS 4201 |
International Relations of the Americas |
(3) |
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SIS 4001 |
Regional Studies: Latin America* |
(3) |
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SPAN 3003 |
Hispanic Cultures and Civilizations |
(3) |
*student must take an additional regional studies (SIS 400X) to fulfill the International Studies upper division core requirement
Management Concentration (15 credits)
This concentration will give students a basic understanding of management skills and technology. These basic skills are vital in managing international and high technology organizations.
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MGNT 3105 |
Management and Organizational Behavior |
(3) |
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An additional 12 hours of Management electives; at least 6 of the 12 hours must be 3000- or 4000-level courses |
(12) |
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Political Science Concentration (15 credits)
This concentration provides students with a basic introduction into the terminology, theoretical frameworks and developments within the various sub-fields of political science.
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Orientation: Select whichever course not taken to satisfy core requirements |
(3) |
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HIST 2112 |
U.S. History since 1877 |
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POLS 1101 |
American Government |
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Political Science Requirements: Take all of the following: |
(9) |
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POLS 3209 |
U.S. Constitutional Law |
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POLS 3301 |
Modern Political Theory |
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POLS 3601 |
Contemporary World Politics |
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Political Science Electives: Select one of the following: |
(3) |
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POLS 4101 |
Political Economy of Post-Communist Transformation |
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SIS 400x |
Regional Studies |
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Psychology Concentration (15 Credits)
With this concentration, students will be introduced to the basic terminology, theoretical frameworks and developments within psychology.
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Group A: Select three of the following*: |
(9) |
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PSYC 2011 |
Cognitive Psychology |
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PSYC 2700 |
Engineering Psychology |
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PSYC 2401 |
Psychology of Diversity |
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PSYC 3020 |
Physiological Psychology |
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PSYC 3031 |
Experimental Psychology** |
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PSYC 3301 |
Psychological Testing** |
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PSYC 4050 |
History and Systems of Psychology |
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MGNT 3105 |
Management and Organizational Behavior |
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**prerequisite IET 2227 Industrial Statistics
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Group B: Select two of the following*: |
(6) |
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PSYC 3010 |
Educational Psychology |
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PSYC 3015 |
Theories of Personality |
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PSYC 3230 |
Abnormal Psychology |
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PSYC 3305 |
Developmental Psychology |
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PSYC 4000 |
International Psychology |
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PSYC 4130 |
Psychology of Aging |
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PSYC 4220 |
Psychoactive Drugs, Behavior and Society |
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PSYC 4600 |
Conflict Resolution |
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*At least three of the courses selected for the Psychology Concentration must be numbered 3000 or higher.
Social Science Concentration (15 credits)
With this concentration, students will be introduced to the basic terminology, theoretical frameworks and developments within various social science disciplines.
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Orientation: Select two of the following: |
(6) |
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ANTH 1102 |
Introduction to Anthropology |
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GEOG 1101 |
Introduction to Human Geography |
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POLS 3601 |
Contemporary World Politics |
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RELG 1200 |
World Religions |
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Social Science Electives: Select three of the following: |
(9) |
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HIST Any 3000- or 4000- level History course
PSYC Any 3000- or 4000- level Psychology course
POLS Any 3000- or 4000- level Political Science course
SIS Any 3000- or 4000- level SIS course
SPAN 3003 Hispanic Cultures and Civilizations (only for students with the requisite Spanish language skills)
Note: Only one course may be selected from each discipline.
Spanish Concentration (15 credits)
With this concentration students can achieve an intermediate low proficiency in Spanish and a basic understanding of Hispanic cultures.
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Any three 3000 level Spanish courses |
(9) |
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Any two 4000 level Spanish courses |
(6) |
Surveying Concentration (16 credits)
This concentration will give students a basic understanding of the principles and terminology involved in surveying. Students taking this option should take PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1112 to satisfy the lab science core requirements.
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CE 1001 |
Orientation |
(1) |
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EDG 2160 |
Civil Engineering Graphics |
(3) |
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SURV 2221 |
Surveying I |
(4) |
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SURV 3222 |
Surveying II |
(4) |
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SURV 3421 |
Geographic Information Systems |
(4) |
Technical Communication Concentration (15 credits)
This concentration will give students a basic understanding of the principles and terminology involved in technical writing.
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COMM 2000 |
Business Communication |
(3) |
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TCOM 2010 |
Technical Writing |
(3) |
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Any three TCOM courses numbered 3000 or above |
(9) |
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Technology and the Law (Pre-Law) Concentration
(15 credits)
One of the most common career paths chosen by students of International Studies is a legal career. Additionally, legal training in technology issues is in demand at present and is extensively needed domestically as well as internationally. This concentration will provide International Studies majors with additional coursework that will better prepare them for pursuing a career in law upon graduation with a B.S. in International Studies.
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American Context Core: Take both courses not used to satisfy General Core |
(6) |
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HIST 2111 |
U.S. History to 1877 |
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HIST 2112 |
U.S. History since 1877 |
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POLS 1101 |
American Government |
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Technology and the Law Electives: Select three courses |
(9) |
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CM 4760 |
Construction Law |
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MGNT 3145 |
Legal Environment of Business |
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POLS 3209 |
U.S. Constitutional Law |
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POLS 3301 |
Modern Political Theory |
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POLS 3401 |
Regulatory and Environmental Law |
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POLS 3501 |
Intellectual Property Issues |
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