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International Studies in Forestry
Guidelines for the International Degree (ID) in the College of Forestry
For complete information and admission requirements for the ID, refer to the “Passport
to the International Degree” publication from the Office of International
Education and Outreach or via the website: http://oregonstate.edu/international/internationaldegree/
Students enrolled in the International Degree program receive two degrees:
a Bachelor of Science degree in their primary major, and a concurrent Bachelor
of Arts degree in International Studies. The dual degree provides students
the opportunity to:
- internationalize their major.
- develop cross-cultural awareness and second language skills.
-
make themselves more marketable for an exciting career – here in
Oregon, the United States, or abroad.
- increase their chances of being accepted into a graduate professional
program.
- prepare for a career in the global marketplace of the future, where colleagues
are from a variety of different countries.
International Degree Requirements -- College of Forestry
Students wishing to earn the International Degree must complete at least 32
credit hours for their international degree in addition to their primary
degree requirements. These credits must be “in residence” at
OSU. Courses taken through an OSU-sponsored program abroad are considered
in residence credits. Each student’s program is unique, depending on
his/her background and interests. The international degree program advisor,
from the International Degree Office, works closely with each student to
help develop a program that meets his/her needs and future goals. The student
will also work with a thesis advisor in his/her department.
The International Degree requirements include: 1) proficiency in a second
language; 2) four additional courses from the Baccalaureate Core; 3) International
experience; and 4) completion of the senior thesis.
Proficiency in a Second Language
Students must demonstrate proficiency in a second language. This is requirement
is generally met by completion of the third term of a fourth-year language
sequence at OSU (e.g. 413). Language courses must be taken for a letter grade
(A – F, not S/U) and the student’s cumulative GPA in language courses
must be at least 3.0. Refer to the International Degree program website for
alternative methods of demonstrating fourth year language proficiency: http://oregonstate.edu/international/internationaldegree/id%20language.htm .
Students for whom English is a second language enrolled in the International
Degree program may use their proficiency in English to meet the second language
requirement for their degree.
Four Baccalaureate Core Courses (12-16 credits)
As part of the International Degree, students must complete four baccalaureate
core courses in addition to the Baccalaureate Core requirements used to fulfill
the student’s primary degree selected from the options listed below:
- 1 course selected from the Western Culture category (3– 4 credits)
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2 courses selected from the Cultural Diversity category (6 – 8 credits)
- 1 additional course from Western Culture, Cultural Diversity, or Contemporary
Global Issues categories (3-4 credits)
International Experience (credit optional and varies with student’s
program)
Students must spend a minimum of 10 weeks abroad, in a country where their
second language is spoken, engaged in one of the following activities:
- a study-abroad program through OSU, another University, or designed
by the student with approval of the student’s advisor and the International
Degree Committee*;
- an international internship through OSU’s IE3 Global Internship program
or designed by the student with approval from the student’s advisor
and the International Degree Committee;
- an international research project pre-approved by the advisor and International
Degree Committee;
- a previous international experience (e.g., Peace Corps), approved by
the student’s academic department.
Note: International experiences meeting certain requirements may be eligible
for 3 – 6 credits. (See academic advisor in the College of Forestry for
details.)
*The International Degree Committee is a standing committee selected by leadership
in the college. The student interacts with the committee via the international
degree program advisor.
Senior Thesis (3-6 credits of 403 in the student’s major, plus
INTL 407 - 1 credit)
The Senior Thesis fulfills the Writing Intensive Course requirement for the
International Degree and is meant to be a rigorous and integrative senior thesis
that demonstrates a fundamental and comprehensive understanding of global issues
and international dimensions of the primary degree. The thesis should contain
a comparative aspect that brings in cross-cultural considerations.
Requirements of the Senior Thesis include:
- Successful completion of INTL 407. Seminar: Introduction to Thesis
(1 credit), offered on a pass/no pass basis, fall and winter terms.
- Completion of a Thesis Log that records progress, setbacks, and plans.
In addition to providing a framework to facilitate completion of the thesis,
the log also
is a component for meeting the WIC requirement for the International
Degree. Although logs are generally hand-written, the content of the log should
equal
at least 8-10 typewritten pages.
- Preparation of the Thesis. Theses average 30-50 pages of polished, formal
writing.
- Public oral presentation to the advisor, other interested faculty in
the department, International Degree Program representatives, and invited guests.
Dual Thesis Requirements
Students in the Honors Program and in Wood Science and Engineering must complete
a thesis as part of their regular degree requirements. Students wishing to
use a single thesis to fulfill all of their degree requirements should consult
with their academic advisor, as well as the International Degree office,
to ensure that the scope of the thesis is adequate to meet the requirements
of
both majors.
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