Intelligence and Security Studies Major - Chinese Area Studies Concentration

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Students gain an understanding of the language, culture, and history of China in the context of U.S. national interests.

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To complete the ISS major/Chinese Concentration, students complete the following courses:

Freshman and Sophomore Language Requirements:

CHIN 101 - Chinese Relations I: Introduction to Chinese Credit Hours: 3
CHIN 102 - Chinese Relations II: Introduction to Chinese Credit Hours: 3
CHIN 201 - Chinese Experience I: Intermediate Chinese Credit Hours: 3
CHIN 202 - Chinese Experience II: Intermediate Chinese Credit Hours: 3

Chinese Area Studies Core Courses

(Students take each course):

PSCI 231 - International Politics Credit Hours: 3
PSCI 337 - East Asian Affairs Credit Hours: 3

Chinese Area Studies Electives

(Students take six (6) of the following courses):

CHIN 301 - Chinese Exploration I: Advanced Speaking Credit Hours: 3
CHIN 302 - Chinese Exploration II: Advanced Speaking Credit Hours: 3
CHIN 303 - Chinese Civilization Credit Hours: 3
CHIN 307 - Business Chinese Credit Hours: 3
CHIN 450 - Undergraduate Seminar: Studies in Special Topics Credit Hours: 3
HIST 206 - History of the Non-Western World Credit Hours: 3 (417)
HIST 357 - The History of Premodern China Credit Hours: 3 (462)
HIST 358 - The History of Modern China Credit Hours: 3 (463)
PSCI 338 - Southeast Asian Affairs Credit Hours: 3
PSCI 345 - South Asian Affairs Credit Hours: 3

Freshman Year

Freshman Fall

LDRS 101 - The First-Year Experience Credit Hours: 1
Freshman Science Credit Hours: 4
LDRS 202 - Principled Leadership in American Government and Society Credit Hours: 3
RPED 260 - Physical Fitness, Resiliency, & Wellness Credit Hours: 3
INTL 201 - Introduction to Intelligence Studies Credit Hours: 3
CHIN 101 - Chinese Relations I: Introduction to Chinese Credit Hours: 3
1st Year Basic ROTC 101

Freshman Spring

FSEM 101 - Freshman Seminar Credit Hours: 3
FSWI 101 - Freshman Seminar Writing Intensive Credit Hours: 3
Freshman Math Credit Hours: 3
INTL 210 - Homeland Security Credit Hours: 3
CHIN 102 - Chinese Relations II: Introduction to Chinese Credit Hours: 3
1st Year Basic ROTC 102

Sophomore Year

Sophomore Fall

LDRS 211 - Sophomore Seminar Service Learning Lab Credit Hours: 0 (May be taken either semester)
Strand Course 1 Credit Hours: 3
CSCI 227 - Principles and Practices of Cybersecurity Credit Hours: 3
INTL 301 - Advanced Analytics I Credit Hours: 3
CHIN 201 - Chinese Experience I: Intermediate Chinese Credit Hours: 3
General Elective Credit Hours: 3
2nd Year Basic ROTC 201

Sophomore Spring

Strand Course 2 Credit Hours: 3
INTL 310 - Intelligence Collection Systems Credit Hours: 3
INTL 403 - Intelligence Capstone Credit Hours: 3
CHIN 202 - Chinese Experience II: Intermediate Chinese Credit Hours: 3
General Elective Credit Hours: 3
2nd Year Basic ROTC

Junior Year

Junior Fall

LDRS 311 - Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience Credit Hours: 0
LDRS 371 - Leadership in Organizations Credit Hours: 3
Strand Course 3 Credit Hours: 3
PSCI 231 - International Politics Credit Hours: 3
Chinese Area Studies Elective Credit Hours: 3
Chinese Area Studies Elective Credit Hours: 3
RPED - Required Physical Education Credit Hours: 0
1st Year Advanced ROTC

Junior Spring

Strand Course 4 Credit Hours: 3
PSCI 337 - East Asian Affairs Credit Hours: 3
Chinese Area Studies Elective Credit Hours: 3
Chinese Area Studies Elective Credit Hours: 3
General Elective Credit Hours: 3
1st Year Advanced ROTC

Senior Year

Senior Fall

LDRS 411 - Senior Leadership Integration Seminar Credit Hours: 0
Strand Course 5 Credit Hours: 3
INTL 401 - Intelligence Support to Military Operations Credit Hours: 3
Chinese Area Studies Elective Credit Hours: 3
Upper Level Elective Credit Hours: 3
Upper Level Elective Credit Hours: 3
RPED - Required Physical Education Credit Hours: 0
2nd Year Advanced ROTC

Senior Spring

GEND 422 - General Education Capstone Credit Hours: 3
Chinese Area Studies Elective Credit Hours: 3
Upper Level Elective 3 Credit Hours: 3
Upper Level Elective 4 Credit Hours: 3
Upper Level Elective 5 Credit Hours: 3
2nd Year Advanced ROTC

Note:

See the General Education and Cadet Requirements section for a list of courses that will satisfy freshman math and science requirements.
Students must complete five strand courses, which may be completed in any order: English (ENGS 30X ), History (HISS 30X ), Social Science (SCSS 30X ), Science (NTSS 30X ) and Elective (ELES 30X ).

ROTC Course Requirements:

ROTC course requirements apply to members of the SCCC only:

Cadets contracted or pursuing a contract should take 8 semesters of ROTC.
Cadets not contracted or pursuing a contract should take 4 semesters of ROTC Basic and 4 semesters of ROTC fulfilment courses. Available ROTC fulfillment courses are published online annually by the department of Leadership Studies.
ROTC courses typically carry 1 to 3 hours of credit, depending on the level. ROTC fulfillment courses typically carry 3 hours of credit. See the course descriptions for specific information.

Required For Graduation:

Required Hours for graduation are 122 credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED, ROTC, and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary each semester by military department.