Fall Term Suggested Courses: International & Global Studies

Not sure what classes to take in your first term at PSU? Use the guides below for suggestions, and if you are comfortable registering, please do so then schedule an advising appointment during the fall term. You can also email your questions or concerns to upgap@pdx.edu.

GENERAL SUGGESTIONS:

Full-time is 12 credits. Most courses are 4 credits, so three courses is typically considered full-time. You should also budget 2-3 hours per credit outside of class for homework and studying.
Consider the times when courses are offered and how they fit in your personal schedule/preferences. If you are not a morning person, you may want to avoid 8 am courses. If you have school-aged children, how does that impact your choices?
You can earn either a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in International and Global Studies. Consider your future goals and whether having a language background will be helpful to you.

First-Year Students:

For BA degree	For BS degree	Advisor Pro Tips
UNST 1XX First Year Inquiry or Honors 101 The Global City (5 credits)	UNST 1XX First Year Inquiry or Honors 101 The Global City (5 credits)	These are yearlong sequences, so check out the First Year Inquiry Planning Guide and Honors website for descriptions and bios, and pick a theme that interests you.
Language course (4-5 credits)	MTH 105Z, STAT 243Z or a science course (4 credits)	Language: Take the course recommended by our Language Placement Advice. Math: Take the math course recommended by the Math Placement Assessment. If you score below 46 or are not confident in your math, take UNST 199.
INTL 201 Intro to International Studies or any 200-level INTL course (4 credits)	INTL 201 Intro to International Studies or any 200-level INTL course (4 credits)

Helpful video: How to register for FRINQs & SINQs

Transfers with 30-89 credits:

Review courses above, and take any courses that are not yet completed first.

For BA degree	For BS degree	Advisor Pro Tips
UNST 2XX Sophomore Inquiry or HON 260 Honors Writing for Sophomore Transfers (4 credits)	UNST 2XX Sophomore Inquiry or HON 260 Honors Writing for Sophomore Transfers (4 credits)	Refer to descriptions on the websites linked and pick a theme that interests you. Leading Social Change, Healthy People/Places, and Global Perspectives are good UNST options.
Language course (4-5 credits)	MTH 105Z, STAT 243Z or a science course (4 credits)	Language: Take the course recommended by our Language Placement Advice. Math: Take the math course recommended by the Math Placement Assessment. If you score below 46 or are not confident in your math, take UNST 199.
INTL 201 Intro to International Studies or any 200-level INTL course (4 credits)	INTL 201 Intro to International Studies or any 200-level INTL course (4 credits)

Helpful video: How to register for FRINQs & SINQs

Transfers with 90 or more credits:

Review courses above, and take any courses that are not yet completed first. We strongly recommend meeting with your academic advisor to create a plan for your degree completion, especially if you are transferring 135 or more credit.

For BA degree	For BS degree	Advisor Pro Tips
Upper Division Cluster course or HON 360 Honors Writing (4 credits)	Upper Division Cluster course or HON 360 Honors Writing (4 credits)	*If you are transferring 135 or more credits and are doing UNST, you only need Senior Capstone, but don't take it during your first term. Remember that your cluster courses cannot come from your major. If you are completing a minor, those courses will apply to the cluster.
Language course (4-5 credits)	MTH 105Z, STAT 243Z or a science course (4 credits)	Language: Take the course recommended by our Language Placement Advice. Math: Take the math course recommended by the Math Placement Assessment. If you score below 46 or are not confident in your math, take UNST 199.
Any 300-level INTL course or Global Studies electives	Any 300-level INTL course or Global Studies electives

Helpful video: How to search for Cluster courses

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