Master of Arts in International Studies/Master of Arts in Leadership

DUAL DEGREE

The Master of Arts in International Studies/Master of Arts in Leadership degree is designed to equip students with the foundational knowledge of general leadership principles alongside particularized knowledge about international leadership in global settings. Through this dual degree program, students will gain an understanding of both the need to contextualize their leadership practices to fit the culture that they are leading in, as well as utilize sound leadership principles that are generalizable in any setting. Upon completing the program, students will be equipped to lead in global businesses, intercultural settings, international relations positions, and in multicultural ministries.  

ADMISSION

Existing admission criteria remain the same for both degree programs.

REQUIRED SHARED CURRICULUM - 3 hours (excluding prerequisites)

MA IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES REQUIRED CURRICULUM - 30 hours (excluding prerequisites)

Select a MA in International Studies 12-hour concentration and complete the required courses.

If a student chooses a concentration other than the International Immersion concentration, he/she must take MAIS 5310 Short Term Immersion Experience (S-L) as one of the four courses for his/her concentration.

(Concentrations are listed on the single degree plan.)

Three (3) hours of the MA in Leadership Required Curriculum serve as an elective for the MA in International Studies Required Curriculum.

MA IN LEADERSHIP REQUIRED CURRICULUM - 27 hours (excluding prerequisites)

*(S-L)=Course(s) with field-based service-learning component.

Refer to individual course descriptions for course requisites.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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