University Catalog 2023-2024

International Studies (MIS)

MIS 598  Special Topics in International Studies  (1-6 credit hours)  

In-depth investigation of a contemporary topic in the field of international studies in a class context. Topic and mode of instruction to be determined by faculty member. May be taken for up to six hours of credit.

Prerequisite: Advanced Undergraduate standing, PBS status, or Graduate standing

Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer

MIS 601  Colloquium in International Studies  (3 credit hours)  

Selected topics in international studies required for writing and oral presentation of MIS capstone paper.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing

Typically offered in Fall and Spring

MIS 630  Independent Study  (1-3 credit hours)  

Investigation of topics of particular interest to advanced students under faculty direction on a tutorial basis. Credits and content vary with student/faculty discretion and needs.

Restricted: MIS Students Only

Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer

MIS 651  Internship in International Studies  (1-6 credit hours)  

Exposure of student to value systems and technological environment of cultures other than his/her own through a supervised work experience. Application of technological knowledge to development problems. Required technical paper summarizing and analyzing this experience.

Prerequisite: MIS standing

Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer

MIS 685  Master's Supervised Teaching  (1-3 credit hours)  

Teaching experience under the mentorship of faculty who assist the student in planning for the teaching assignment, observe and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment.

Prerequisite: Master's student

Typically offered in Fall and Spring

MIS 688  Non-Thesis Masters Continuous Registration - Half Time Registration  (1 credit hours)  

For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain half-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc.

Prerequisite: Master's student

Typically offered in Fall and Spring

MIS 690  Master's Examination  (1-9 credit hours)  

For students in non thesis master's programs who have completed all other requirements of the degree except preparing for and taking the final master's exam.

Prerequisite: Master's student

Typically offered in Fall and Spring