Lone Star College offers courses with an international focus to help students build their awareness of the global community in order to broaden their perspectives and prepare for the global job market. IS courses can be taken from standard core courses, such as English, history, art, and sciences, that have been designated as International Studies (IS). They can be taken individually to enhance student learning.
International Studies-designated courses are typically offered fully in the United States and available in a variety of subjects. They are a great option if your schedule does not allow you to travel internationally. They have the same pre-requisites as their non-IS counterparts and are offered in a variety of formats, including online. Availability may vary by semester and new courses are being added every semester!
Are you faculty interested in designating your courses as IS? Please visit the International Studies intranet page for the application and resources to guide you through the process.
The International Studies Area of Concentration (AOC) is an introduction for students to global studies with an emphasis on the interconnectedness of peoples and nations. This opportunity is available for any global-minded LSC freshman or sophomore student seeking an associate degree. Upon successful completion, graduates will receive an international studies area of concentration designation on their transcript.
By taking a diverse set of courses with a worldview, students will broaden their perspectives and gain an appreciation and awareness of the global community. Students interested in employment opportunities in international industries like business, oil and gas, energy, law, foreign services or with an international organization like United Nations will find this designation on their transcripts very rewarding. In addition, an international studies emphasis demonstrates a level of cultural competency valuable to all students for transfer and job searches.
How do I earn it?
To earn an Area of Concentration in International Studies, students must take at least 15 credit hours in International Studies (IS)-designated courses. Many core courses have been IS-designated – from English to history to art and sciences – and can be used toward meeting the Area of Concentration requirements.
Any one Foreign Language Course (3-4 credits) may apply to the AOC credit hours requirement. At least 50% of the courses must be completed at Lone Star College to receive the AOC designation. All 15 credits must be IS- designated courses
1. Find courses that are been IS-designated – from English to history to art to sciences – by doing one of the following or contact an Academic Advisor:
A. Find IS courses that also meet your academic program requirements by following these steps: IS Class Search Guide
B. See the variety of IS-designated course offerings for the upcoming semester: Click on the double-headed arrow in the report below to view in full screen mode or visit List of International Studies-designated (IS) Courses Offered by Semester. This list is only a reference to help in identifying IS-designated courses in the class search. The class search has the most current information about course details such as availability, location, times, etc. Consult an academic advisor for degree impact & transferability.
C. Need more course ideas? All sections of the certain courses are considered IS-designated and count toward the International Studies Area of Concentration: List of Courses with all IS-designated Sections
2. Contact an Academic Advisor for course prerequisites, degree impact, and transferability.
3. Register!
