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 - 6 hours (excluding requisites)
course | Credit hours |
|---|---|
Required Shared Curriculum | 6 |
MAIS 5301 - Contemporary Global Issues (Travel Study) MAL 6301 - Christian Worldview of Leadership (S-L) | |
MA IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES REQUIRED CURRICULUM - 27 hours (excluding requisites)
course | Credit hours |
|---|---|
Required Curriculum | 27 |
MAIS 5001 - International Job Shadowing* MAIS 5302 - Geopolitics Through the Lens of Geography MAIS 5319 - International Security: The Trigger Point *can be fulfilled by taking MAIS 5311 Global Internship offered in both concentrations. Additionally, students will choose 9 hours (3 courses) from one of the MAIS concentration areas listed below: Global Business International Relations General Studies |
MA IN LEADERSHIP REQUIRED CURRICULUM - 27 hours (excluding requisites)
course | Credit hours |
|---|---|
Required Curriculum | 27 |
MAL 5301 - Introduction to Leadership MAL 5302 - Vision-Casting and Leading Change MAL 5308 - Great Leaders in History MAL 6307 - Mentored Leadership Internship |
TOTAL HOURS | |
|---|---|
6 hours | Required Shared Curriculum |
27 hours | MA in International Studies Required Curriculum |
27 hours | MA in Leadership Required Curriculum |
60 hours | TOTAL Dual Degree (excluding requisites) |
*(S-L)=Course(s) with field-based service-learning component.
Refer to individual course descriptions for course requisites.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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