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Zach P. Messitte, Ph.D., Vice Provost for International Programs and William J. Crowe Chair Professor of Geopolitics
Suzette R. Grillot, Ph.D., Associate Director of International Programs and the Max and Heidi Berry International Programs Chair and Associate Professor, School of International and Area Studies
Mark W. Frazier, Ph.D., Director of the School of International and Area Studies and ConocoPhillips Professor of Chinese Politics and Associate Professor of International and Area Studies
Joshua M. Landis, Ph.D., Co-Director of the Center for Middle East Studies and Assistant Professor, School of International and Area Studies
Peter Gries, Ph.D., Director of the Institute for US-China Issues, Harold J. and Ruth Newman Chair in US-China Issues and Associate Professor of International and Area Studies
Mohammad T. Alhawary, Ph.D., Director of the Arabic Language Flagship Partner
Program and ConocoPhillips Professor of Arabic Language, Literature and
Culture, and Associate Professor of International and Area Studies and
Modern Languages, Literatures and Linguistics
Jack Hobson, M.A., Director of Education Abroad
Monica Sharp, M.A., Director of International Student Services
The International Programs Center (IPC) was created by President David L. Boren in August 1996 with the mission of coordinating and promoting the University’s International activities and programs. The IPC serves as the supervising and coordinating element for the School of International and Area Studies, Education Abroad, International Student Services, the Center for Middle East Studies, the US-China Institute, and the Arabic Language Flagship Partner Program, which is supported by a $1.3M grant from the National Security Education Program.
In addition to its academic mission at the University of Oklahoma, the International Programs Center coordinates and implements seminars, conferences and publications on international and foreign policy issues. Another important goal of the IPC is to enhance the University’s outreach to business, civic and educational leaders in Oklahoma and the region. These outreach efforts benefit state economic growth and community relations by increasing awareness of international matters and providing intellectual support for international business initiatives and related activities.
Mark W. Frazier, Ph.D., Director
729 Elm Ave., Room 100
Norman, OK 73019-2105
Phone: (405) 325-1584
FAX: (405) 325-7738
http://www.ou.edu/sias/
e-mail: markfrazier@ou.edu
Many faculty in the School of International and Area Studies are jointly appointed in the School and another academic department. The other departments are indicated in parentheses.
Professors Cox, Ralston (Management); Associate Professors Alhawary (Modern Languages), Frazier, R. Grier (Economics), Gries, Grillot, McPherson, Messitte, Smith (Political Science), Yu (Modern Languages); Assistant Professors Ahram (Political Science), Hayes (Political Science), Hefter (Modern Languages), Heinze (Political Science), Landis, Song (Political Science); Lecturer Gismondi.
The School of International and Area Studies (SIAS) works with colleges and departments across campus to promote internationalization of the curriculum of the University of Oklahoma and to train students to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world. At the center of the School’s academic programs are the B.A. in International and Area Studies and the M.A. in International Studies. The goal of these degrees is to prepare students to take positions of leadership in fields such as international affairs, international business, and international non-profit services. In addition to a core faculty appointed within SIAS, many SIAS faculty are jointly appointed in the School and another academic department. In addition, more than one hundred faculty across campus are involved as affiliate faculty of SIAS.
Students take a wide range of courses drawing from School of International and Area Studies; the departments of Anthropology, Communication, Economics, English, History, History of Science, Film and Video Studies, Modern Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies, Sociology (College of Arts and Sciences); Art History, Music History (Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts); Geography (College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences); Architecture (College of Architecture); Management (Price College of Business); Educational Leadership (College of Education), among others.
The School of International and Area Studies provides the first stage for students interested in foreign service, international relations, business, law, research, teaching, public service, or any other career where international knowledge and experience is useful and desirable.
The International Affairs Society (IAS) is a student organization created to promote international scholarship and global engagement and awareness at the University of Oklahoma. Although it is affiliated with the School of International and Area Studies, membership is open to all OU students. IAS seeks to encourage international awareness and engagement at the University of Oklahoma; foster international understanding in general; provide student input into the curriculum, activities, and goals of the School of International and Area Studies; coordinate communication and events with international and other OU students, and unify and represent the IAS student community.
Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest college honor society, was founded at the College of William and Mary in 1776. Alpha Chapter of the University of Oklahoma was chartered in 1920. Membership in Phi Beta Kappa is open by invitation only to seniors in the School of International and Area Studies, the College of Arts and Sciences, Gaylord College of Journalism, and a limited number of other programs.
Seniors with distinguished academic records are elected in March/April of each year. Students who graduate at the end of the summer session or fall semester are eligible for election the following spring. For additional information about the University’s Phi Beta Kappa chapter, contact the School of International and Area Studies academic counselor, or visit the Phi Beta Kappa website at www.ou.edu/pbk.
Phi Beta Delta is an honor society which serves to recognize and encourage high achievements in the field of International Education. It encourages interdisciplinary contacts and promotes the exchange of ideas in the area of international affairs among students, faculty, and staff of the university community, and between it and other academic institutions. Membership is open to all students and faculty whose study includes an international focus. For more information, visit the School’s website.
Students must be admitted to the University of Oklahoma before being enrolled in the School of International and Area Studies. Please refer to the “Admissions, Enrollment, and Student Financial Services” section of the catalog for information on admission to the university. First-year students are admitted to University College. The freshman year at the University of Oklahoma is spent in University College, which provides an advisory system for freshmen and assists students in choosing a major. Transfer to the School of International and Area Studies from University College is automatic upon completion of the SIAS admission requirements below.
The minimum requirements for admission to SIAS are:
International and Area studies majors also have a minimum major grade point average requirement for graduation, as discussed in the graduation requirements section.
International and Area Studies requires all undergraduate majors to be advised prior to each enrollment. Current students will meet with the professional Academic Adviser in the School of International and Area Studies. This office, located in Hester Hall, assists students in choosing courses appropriate for the IAS major, guides students in career and major-specific information, and assists in the evaluation of study abroad work for major credit. Their telephone number is (405) 325-4547. After advisement, students enroll in classes through the online enrollment system.
The International Programs Student Services Office, also located in Hester Hall, is the academic services office which certifies students for graduation and organizes the convocation ceremonies. The Academic Counselor in this office answers questions regarding academic standing, transcript evaluation, degree requirements, or other University regulations. Students who have earned 80 hours or more must meet with this office for an official degree check. Appointments with the Student Services office can be scheduled by calling (405) 325-1429.
Students who wish to transfer from other colleges or universities should be aware of the following:
Transfer students should be familiar with the curriculum sheets for their chosen International and Area Studies major, which can be found online at the School of International and Area Studies website, http://www.ou.edu/sias. The information provided on the back of the sheet details University regulations necessary for graduation, including residency and hourly regulations.
A student must maintain at least a 2.00 grade point average in order to be in good standing in the School of International and Area Studies. Any student whose combined or OU retention grade point average falls below 2.00 is placed on academic contract status, and must meet specific conditions established by the School of International and Area Studies. Failure to meet these conditions will result in denial of enrollment privileges as an International and Area Studies major. Additional grade point average requirements in the major are necessary for a student to be eligible for graduation, as detailed in the Graduation Requirements section of this chapter.
Students entering the University of Oklahoma should contact the OU Office of Financial Aid Services, 1000 Asp Avenue, Room 216, Norman, OK 73019, 405-325-4521, http://www.financialaid.ou.edu.
In addition to general scholarships offered through the University of Oklahoma, the School of International and Area Studies offers several scholarships sponsored by alumni and friends. SIAS scholarships include:
The Admiral William J. Crowe, Jr. Award is awarded annually to the most outstanding graduating senior in the School of International and Area Studies. The Award recognizes an IAS student that has demonstrated high academic achievement, a commitment to public service and a desire to pursue a career in global affairs. The recipient receives a cash award and recognition at the IAS convocation.
Visit the International and Area Studies website for more information on the scholarships above and for application details, http://www.ou.edu/sias.
The responsibility for meeting graduation requirements lies with the student.
The requirements for graduation from the School of International and Area Studies programs normally have four components:
The specific requirements for majors and minors are listed in the Academic Units section of this catalog and on the degree requirement checksheets for each program. Refer to individual degree program checksheets for specific requirements, including the reverse side of the checksheets, upon which credit hour regulations are listed. Degree checksheets are available from the Student Services office or the School’s web site (http://www.ou.edu/sias).
The School of International and Area Studies requires certain minimum grade point averages in each of the following areas:
1. Students must earn a minimum of a 2.00 combined retention grade point average (University of Oklahoma and transfer work combined).
2. Students must earn a minimum of a 2.00 retention grade point average on all University of Oklahoma coursework.
3. Students must earn a minimum of a 2.50 retention grade point average in all major credit courses (University of Oklahoma and transfer work combined), and a 2.50 retention grade point average in major credit courses taken at the University of Oklahoma.
A student in the School of International and Area Studies may elect to follow the degree requirements that were in place at the time of the student's first enrollment in the Oklahoma State System for Higher Education (excluding high school concurrent enrollment) or exercise the option to update to more current degree requirements, in consultation with the academic counselor. Those who elect to follow requirements in place at the time of their first enrollment in the Oklahoma State System for Higher Education must complete the requirements within a maximum of 10 calendar years from the date of that enrollment. If the work for a degree covers a period longer than 10 years, the student must update to the most current degree program requirements.
Credit in a student's major that is more than 10 years old may not be applied toward a bachelor's degree unless it is validated by the School of International and Area Studies and the respective course departments.
Students are responsible for filing an official graduation application during their final semester. Graduation applications are available in the School of International and Area Studies Student Services Office in Hester Hall. Failure to file the graduation application will result in the student not being eligible for graduation during that semester or term. Those students who plan to graduate in the fall are strongly encouraged to apply for graduation before October 1; those finishing in the spring before March 1; and those finishing in the summer before July 1. In addition to completing all academic requirements for the undergraduate degree, students must also pay all tuition and fees before the degree can be conferred. Students who complete all academic requirements but fail to pay tuition and fees before the beginning of the following semester or session will have the original graduation date printed on their diploma, but only after all tuition and fees are paid.
The School of International and Area Studies Honor Roll is compiled at the close of each fall and spring semester. It includes students who have completed at least 12 grade point hours and have earned an average of 3.50 or higher for the semester.
Students enrolled part-time for both the fall and spring semesters of an academic year will be included on the spring semester honor roll, provided that a 3.50 or better is earned for each semester on a minimum of six semester grade point hours with no withdrawals for either semester. There is no honor roll during the summer session or during intersession, and grades earned during these sessions are not included in determining eligibility for inclusion on regular semester honor rolls.
Students may earn two majors between the School of International and Area Studies and the College of Arts and Sciences as part of a single degree, if they adhere to the following:
For more information, please contact the Academic Services offices of the School of International and Area Studies or the College of Arts and Sciences.
Additional bachelor’s degrees may be earned from the School of International and Area Studies by satisfying specific requirements beyond those required for a first degree from the School. Students may earn two degrees concurrently, or students holding a bachelor’s degree from another college within the University or from another institution may qualify for an additional (consecutive) degree. To earn an additional bachelor’s degree from the School of International and Area Studies, a student must:
1. Choose a major different from that of the prior degree(s). A student may not earn two degrees within the School of International and Area Studies.
2. Satisfy all current requirements of the additional degree program.
3. Earn a minimum of 30 credit hours in International and Area Studies courses not applied toward a previous degree, 15 of which must be upper-division.
4. Earn a minimum 2.00 average on all work attempted for the additional degree, along with any specific grade point average requirements for the chosen major (including a 2.5 major grade point average for the International and Area Studies degree).
5. Meet the required residency regulations for the second degree.
An attractive advantage of an International and Area Studies minor is that it can allow a student in any major to earn a minor while completing General Education requirements. Many of the courses required for an IAS minor are approved for certain general education credits, thus, students can fulfill General Education requirements and earn credit for a minor simultaneously. Please note that not all courses on the minor check sheets have been approved for General Education credit. Courses not listed on the check sheets may be substituted with the approval of the Academic Adviser.
Courses used to fulfill minor requirements may not be used to fulfill the major requirements of a degree or the requirements of another minor. If the minor is officially declared, successfully completed, and noted on the graduation application, the student’s transcript will so indicate at the time the bachelor’s degree is recorded. Students currently majoring in an area of International and Area Studies may also minor in a different area of International and Area Studies with approval of the School.
The program offers the Bachelor of Arts in International and Area Studies degree with majors in Asian, European, International Studies, International Security Studies, Latin American, and Middle Eastern Studies. SIAS also offers minors in each major field, as well as a minor in African Studies. Students majoring in International and Area Studies must take at least a combined total of 30 hours of major credit. At least 18 hours must be at the 3000-level or above. In addition, 16 hours of foreign language relevant to the geographical area of concentration is required.
Loretta Bass, Associate Professor of Sociology, Coordinator
331 Kaufman Hall
Phone: (405) 325-3262
e-mail: lbass@ou.edu
The African Studies minor is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of Africa’s rich cultural heritage. The program provides an arena to explore how emerging African nations continue to take their place in the world, and how their strategic importance affects events on other continents. The students will examine the relative position of the United States as a world power, viewed through its historic relationship with Africa.
The 15 credit hours required for a minor can be fulfilled with courses in communication, sociology, economics, international and area studies, film and video studies, African and African-American studies, history, anthropology, political science, art, music for non-majors, and geography.
MINOR
The minor in African Studies consists of 15 credit hours of coursework, including nine hours at the upper-division level approved by the area coordinator. Following are the course requirements for the African Studies area:
Language (3 hours) — French 2113;
Social Sciences (6 hours), two courses; and
Arts and Humanities (6 hours), two courses.
Students are encouraged to study abroad in Africa. Courses taken while studying abroad may also be substituted to meet minor requirements, though they might not satisfy General Education requirements.
Mark Frazier, Director and Associate Professor of International and Area
Studies, Coordinator of Asian Studies
100 Hester Hall
Phone: (405) 325-1584
e-mail: markfrazier@ou.edu
Asian Studies challenges students to integrate language and cultural skills to prepare for careers in the Pacific region. The objectives of the program are to provide an understanding of the fundamentals of the civilizations of Asia in both traditional and modern settings, and to provide a more in-depth comprehension of specific areas within the region. This major features courses from such departments as Anthropology, Art, Communication, Geography, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Modern Languages, Literatures and Linguistics, and the School of International and Area Studies. Students will obtain an educational foundation appropriate for teaching, business, research, foreign service, technological and economic development, as well as other careers related to Asia.
General Education requirements: 40 semester hours, distributed in accordance with University requirements.
School of International and Area Studies requirements: Additional requirements set forth by the School of International and Area Studies.
Major requirements: (30 hours, 18 must be upper-division). In addition to the core requirements set forth by the School of International and Area Studies, students pursuing a degree in Asian Studies will develop a course of study with the IAS Academic Adviser and meet the following requirements:
Foreign Language and Literature (six hours): Two courses at the 3000-level or above beyond the 16-hour requirement in any of the languages in the area of concentration.
History and Ideas (six hours).
Politics and Society (six hours).
Arts and Culture (six hours).
Geography (three hours).
International Experience: A student is required to spend at least one summer or winter term (preferably one year) in an approved international experience. This may include (but is not limited to) OU Study Abroad, study abroad with another university, an approved foreign work experience, or experience through the US military, or a high school degree or equivalent from another country.
Senior Capstone Course (three hours): IAS 4013 Senior Capstone.
NOTES: Students may take other appropriate courses chosen in consultation with the IAS Academic Adviser. Acceptable substitutions are updated each semester and posted in the Undergraduate Studies section of the SIAS website.
To be eligible for study abroad at OU, students must maintain a minimum combined retention GPA of 2.5.
Major Support Requirements: 16 hours of one foreign language relevant to the geographical area of concentration.
Free Electives: Electives to bring total applicable hours to 120, including 48 upper-division hours.
The minor in Asian Studies consists of 15 credit-hours of coursework including nine hours at the upper-division level, approved by the area coordinator. Following are the course requirements for the Asian Studies area:
Language (three hours) — Chinese 2113 or Japanese 2113.
Social Sciences (six hours).
Arts and Humanities (six hours).
Students are encouraged to study abroad in Asia. Courses taken while studying abroad may also be substituted to meet minor degree requirements though they might not satisfy General Education requirements.
Robert H. Cox, Professor of International and Area Studies, Coordinator
100 Hester Hall
Phone: (405) 325-1584
e-mail: rhcox@ou.edu
European Studies immerses students in European history and culture. The course of study includes literature, art, and geography, as well as the politics and economics of the region. The departments and schools contributing to the success of this program are Anthropology, Architecture, Art, Communication, Drama, Economics, English, Film and Video Studies, Geography, History, History of Science, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Modern Languages, Literature and Linguistics, and the School of International and Area Studies. The scope of the program includes western, central and Mediterranean Europe since approximately 1500.
European Studies graduates will be capable of functioning in at least one European country in which a language other than English is spoken, and they will be able to read materials in the language of that country.
General Education requirements: 40 semester hours, distributed in accordance with University requirements.
School of International and Area Studies requirements: Additional requirements set forth by the School of International and Area Studies.
Major requirements: (30 hours, 18 must be upper-division). In addition to the core requirements set forth by the School of International and Area Studies, students pursuing a degree in European Studies will develop a course of study with the IAS Academic Adviser and meet the following requirements:
Foreign Language and Literature (six hours): Two courses at the 3000-level or above beyond the 16-hour requirement in any of the languages in the area of concentration.
History and Ideas (six hours).
Politics and Society (six hours).
Arts and Culture (six hours).
Geography (three hours).
International Experience: A student is required to spend at least one summer or winter term (preferably one year) in an approved international experience. This may include (but is not limited to) OU Study Abroad, study abroad with another university, an approved foreign work experience, or experience through the US military, or a high school degree or equivalent from another country.
Senior Capstone Course (three hours): IAS 4013 Senior Capstone.
NOTES: Students may take other appropriate courses chosen in consultation with the IAS Academic Adviser. Acceptable substitutions are updated each semester and posted in the Undergraduate Studies section of the SIAS website.
To be eligible for study abroad at OU, students must maintain a minimum combined retention GPA of 2.5.
Major Support Requirements: 16 hours of one foreign language relevant to the geographical area of concentration.
Free Electives: Electives to bring total applicable hours to 120 including 48 upper-division hours.
The minor in European Studies consists of 15 credit-hours of coursework including nine hours at the upper-division level, approved by the area coordinator. Following are the course requirements for the European Studies area:
Language (three hours) — one course in an appropriate European language chosen from French, German, Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish 2113.
Social Sciences (six hours).
Arts and Humanities (six hours).
Students are encouraged to study abroad in Europe. Courses taken while studying abroad may also be substituted to meet minor degree requirements though they might not satisfy General Education requirements.
Eric Heinze, Assistant Professor of International and Area Studies and
Political Science, Coordinator
134 Hester Hall
Phone: (405) 325-5802
e-mail: eheinze@ou.edu
The International Studies major allows students to gain a global perspective on world affairs. Through an interdisciplinary curriculum that focuses on world history, international relations and international economics, students learn how the international system operates and prepare themselves for careers in foreign affairs or international business, for advanced training in international law or business. Like the area studies programs, the international studies program requires strong understanding of a foreign language and a period of study or work abroad. Students may also combine International Studies with a minor in one of the Area Studies programs.
To complete the International Studies program, students may select courses that cross a number of world regions.
General Education requirements: 40 semester hours, distributed in accordance with University requirements.
School of International and Area Studies requirements: Additional requirements set forth by the School of International and Area Studies.
Major requirements: (30 hours, 18 must be upper-division). In addition to the core requirements set forth by the School of International and Area Studies, students pursuing a degree in International Studies will develop a course of study with the IAS Academic Adviser and meet the following requirements:
International Politics (six hours).
World History And Culture (nine hours).
Comparative Studies (six hours).
International Economics (three hours).
Geography (three hours).
International Experience: A student is required to spend at least one summer or winter term (preferably one year) in an approved international experience. This may include (but is not limited to) OU Study Abroad, study abroad with another university, an approved foreign work experience, or experience through the US military, or a high school degree or equivalent from another country.
Senior Capstone Course (three hours): IAS 4013, Senior Capstone.
NOTES: Students may take other appropriate courses chosen in consultation with the IAS Academic Adviser. Acceptable substitutions are updated each semester and posted in the Undergraduate Studies section of the SIAS website.
To be eligible for study abroad at OU, students must maintain a minimum combined retention GPA of 2.5.
Major Support Requirements: Sixteen hours of one foreign language relevant to the area, and ECON 1113, 1123, IAS 2003.
Free Electives: Electives to bring total applicable hours to 120, including 48 upper-division hours.
The minor in International Studies consists of 15 credit-hours of coursework, including nine hours at the upper-division level, approved by the area coordinator. Following are the course requirements for the International Studies area:
Language (three hours) — one course chosen from Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish 2113.
Social Sciences (six hours).
Arts and Humanities (six hours).
Students are encouraged to study abroad. Courses taken while studying abroad may also be substituted to meet minor degree requirements though they might not satisfy General Education requirements.
Suzette Grillot, Associate Professor of International and Area Studies,
Coordinator
100 Hester Hall
Phone: (405) 325-6003
e-mail: sgrillot@ou.edu
International Security Studies is designed for the student looking for a career in the fields of foreign policy or national security. The program allows students to develop proficiency in any language recognized to be a critical security language, as well as the culture where that language is spoken. Specialized classes help students to understand international organizations and the global issues that affect security around the world. This degree prepares students for careers with US federal and state agencies, international organizations and companies in the private sector that operate in critical regions of the world.
General Education requirements: 40 semester hours, distributed in accordance with University requirements.
School of International and Area Studies requirements: Additional requirements set forth by the School of International and Area Studies.
Major requirements: (30 hours, 18 must be upper-division). In addition to the core requirements set forth by the School of International and Area Studies, students pursuing a degree in International Security Studies will develop a course of study with the IAS Academic Adviser and meet the following requirements:
International Security Issues (twelve hours).
Strategic Areas (twelve hours).
Geography (three hours).
International Experience: A student is required to spend at least one summer or winter term (preferably one year) in an approved international experience. This may include (but is not limited to) OU Study Abroad, study abroad with another university, an approved foreign work experience, or experience through the US military, or a high school degree or equivalent from another country.
Senior Capstone Course (three hours): IAS 4013, Senior Capstone.
NOTES: Students may take other appropriate courses chosen in consultation with the IAS Academic Adviser. Acceptable substitutions are updated each semester and posted in the Undergraduate Studies section of the SIAS website.
To be eligible for study abroad at OU, students must maintain a minimum combined retention GPA of 2.5.
Major Support Requirements: Sixteen hours of one foreign language in a strategic area (Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish), IAS 2003, 2603, and three hours of International Security Practicum credit (IAS 3083, 3910, or 3990).
Free Electives: Electives to bring total applicable hours to 120, including 48 upper-division hours.
The minor in International Security Studies consists of 15 credit-hours of coursework, including nine hours at the upper-division level, approved by the area coordinator. Following are the course requirements for the International Security Studies area:
Language (three hours) — one course chosen from Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish 2113.
Social Sciences (six hours).
Arts and Humanities (six hours).
Students are encouraged to study abroad in a strategic country. Courses taken while studying abroad may also be substituted to meet minor degree requirements though they might not satisfy General Education requirements.
Robin Grier, Associate Professor of International and Area Studies and
Economics, Coordinator
323 Hester Hall
Phone: (405) 325-0581
e-mail: rgrier@ou.edu
Latin American Area Studies provides a concentration in the region’s history and culture. The course of study features Latin America’s economic, geographic, social and political patterns as well as its problems. With a population nearing half a billion people, Latin America has traditionally been, and is now more than ever, a critical area for the United States. Students will examine the historical ties between the two regions in relation to the commonality of cultures and objectives that are becoming increasingly stronger as interdependence grows.
Students majoring in Latin American Area Studies will choose their language specialization and begin studying the Spanish and/or Portuguese language as early as their freshman year.
General Education requirements: 40 semester hours, distributed in accordance with University requirements.
School of International and Area Studies requirements: Additional requirements set forth by the School of International and Area Studies.
Major requirements: (30 hours, 18 must be upper-division). In addition to the core requirements set forth by the School of International and Area Studies, students pursuing a focus in Latin American Studies will develop a course of study with the IAS Academic Adviser and meet the following requirements:
Foreign Language and Literature (six hours): Two courses at the 3000-level or above beyond the 16-hour requirement, in any of the languages in the area of concentration.
History and Ideas (six hours).
Politics and Society (six hours).
Arts and Culture (six hours).
Geography (three hours).
International Experience: A student is required to spend at least one summer or winter term (preferably one year) in an approved international experience. This may include (but is not limited to) OU Study Abroad, study abroad with another university, an approved foreign work experience, or experience through the US military, or a high school degree or equivalent from another country.
Senior Capstone Course (three hours): IAS 4013, Senior Capstone.
NOTES: Students may take other appropriate courses chosen in consultation with the IAS Academic Adviser. Acceptable substitutions are updated each semester and posted in the Undergraduate Studies section of the SIAS website.
To be eligible for study abroad at OU, students must maintain a minimum combined retention GPA of 2.5.
Major Support Requirements: Sixteen hours of one foreign language relevant to the geographical area of concentration.
Free Electives: Electives to bring total applicable hours to 120 including 48 upper-division hours.
The minor in Latin American Studies consists of 15 credit-hours of coursework including nine hours at the upper-division level, approved by the area coordinator. Following are the course requirements for the Latin American Studies area:
Language (three hours) — Portuguese or Spanish 2113.
Social Sciences (six hours).
Arts and Humanities (six hours).
Students are encouraged to study abroad in Latin America. Courses taken while studying abroad may also be substituted to meet minor degree requirements though they might not satisfy General Education requirements.
Mohammad Alhawary, Associate Professor of International and Area Studies
and Modern Languages, Literatures and Linguistics, Coordinator
218 Kaufman Hall
Phone: (405) 325-1467
e-mail: malhawary@ou.edu
Middle Eastern Area Studies allows students to combine their study of either Arabic or Hebrew with courses in the history, religions and cultures of the Middle East from Ancient to modern Times. This program will provide the student with a basic understanding of the peoples and history of this diverse and culturally-rich region of the world and a firm foundation for further study. The cultural and language proficiency achieved will also serve as excellent preparation for a variety of job opportunities in teaching, business, government or foreign service. Students should work with the IAS Academic Adviser as soon as possible to develop a coherent program of study.
General Education requirements: 40 semester hours, distributed in accordance with University requirements.
School of International and Area Studies requirements: Additional requirements set forth by the School of International and Area Studies.
Major requirements: (30 hours, 18 must be upper-division). In addition to the core requirements set forth by the School of International and Area Studies, students pursuing a degree in Middle Eastern Studies will develop a course of study with the IAS Academic Adviser and meet the following requirements:
Foreign Language and Literature (six hours): Two courses at the 3000-level or above beyond the 16-hour requirement in Arabic or Hebrew.
History and Ideas (six hours).
Politics and Society (six hours).
Arts and Culture (six hours).
Geography (three hours).
International Experience: A student is required to spend at least one summer or winter term (preferably one year) in an approved international experience. This may include (but is not limited to) OU Study Abroad, study abroad with another university, an approved foreign work experience, or experience through the US military, or a high school degree or equivalent from another country.
Senior Capstone Course (three hours): IAS 4013, Senior Capstone.
NOTES: Students may take other appropriate courses chosen in consultation with the IAS Academic Adviser. Acceptable substitutions are updated each semester and posted in the Undergraduate Studies section of the SIAS website.
To be eligible for study abroad at OU, students must maintain a minimum combined retention GPA of 2.5.
Major Support Requirements: Sixteen hours of one foreign language relevant to the geographical area of concentration.
Free Electives: Electives to bring total applicable hours to 120 including 48 upper-division hours.
The minor in Middle Eastern Studies consists of 15 credit-hours of coursework, including nine hours at the upper-division level, approved by the area coordinator. Following are the course requirements for the Middle Eastern Studies area:
Language (choose one): — Arabic or Hebrew 2113.
Social Sciences (six hours).
Arts and Humanities (six hours).
Students are encouraged to study abroad in the Middle East. Courses taken while studying abroad may also be substituted to meet minor degree requirements though they might not satisfy General Education requirements.
Robert H. Cox, Professor of International and Area Studies, Coordinator
100 Hester Hall
Phone: (405) 325-2257
e-mail: rhcox@ou.edu
Russian and East European Area Studies is a special concentration within the European Studies major. It allows students to specialize in the study of Russia and its neighboring countries in Eastern Europe and Eurasia in preparation for careers in teaching, research, business, government or foreign service. The program provides a broad and multi-disciplinary introduction to the larger region, with course offerings in languages, literature, political science, history, economics, geography, music, and film.
General Education requirements: 40 semester hours, distributed in accordance with University requirements.
School of International and Area Studies requirements: Additional requirements set forth by the School of International and Area Studies.
Major requirements: (30 hours, 18 must be upper-division). In addition to the core requirements set forth by the School of International and Area Studies, students pursuing a degree in Russian and Eastern European Area Studies will develop a course of study with the IAS Academic Adviser and meet the following requirements:
Foreign Language & Literature (six hours): Two courses at the 3000-level or above beyond the 16-hour requirement, in any of the languages in the area of concentration.
History and Ideas (six hours).
Politics and Society (six hours).
Arts and Culture (six hours).
Geography (six hours).
International Experience: A student is required to spend at least one summer or winter term (preferably one year) in an approved international experience. This may include (but is not limited to) OU Study Abroad, study abroad with another university, an approved foreign work experience, or experience through the US military, or a high school degree or equivalent from another country.
Senior Capstone Course (three hours): IAS 4013, Senior Capstone.
NOTES: Students may take other appropriate courses chosen in consultation with the IAS Academic Adviser. Acceptable substitutions are updated each semester and posted in the Undergraduate Studies section of the SIAS website.
To be eligible for study abroad at OU, students must maintain a minimum combined retention GPA of 2.5.
Major Support Requirement: 16 hours of one foreign language relevant to the geographical area of concentration.
Free Electives: Electives to bring total applicable hours to 120 including 48 upper-division hours.
The minor in Russian and East European Studies consists of 15 credit-hours of coursework, including nine hours at the upper-division level approved by the area coordinator. Following are the course requirements for the Russian and East European Studies area:
Language (three hours) — Russian 2113.
Social Sciences (six hours).
Arts and Humanities (six hours).
Students are encouraged to study abroad in Russia or Eastern Europe. Courses taken while studying abroad may also be substituted to meet minor degree requirements though they might not satisfy General Education requirements.
The Master of Arts degree in International Studies equips students with the tools to engage in a globally integrated environment, whether in the realm of international diplomacy, the international economy, or provision by non-governmental organizations of humanitarian aid and economic development assistance, as well as global environmental advocacy. Program coursework provides a rigorous foundation in international relations theory and practice, comparative politics, international economics, and analytic and statistical methods. Students in the program also have the flexibility to pursue more advanced work in the current concepts, theories and research issues of international political, social, economic and cultural development, in addition to the politics, histories, cultures and economies of specific regions. For substantive questions about the MAIS program, please contact:
Jacque Braun
School of International and Area Studies
Phone: (405) 325-4593
e-mail: jbraun@ou.edu
The Master of Arts degree requires at least 36 credit hours with thesis and non-thesis options. Students must show reading and speaking competence equivalent to the completion of three college courses in one major foreign language or the equivalent of two college courses each in two foreign languages. It is strongly encouraged that every student who applies for admission to the program will have had a significant international experience, in the form of study, work, or residence abroad before commencing the degree program. Students without such prior experience will be encouraged to undertake some study or work abroad of limited duration, as approved by their advisory committees, before completing the degree.
The global affairs curriculum consists of six three credit-hour core courses. In addition, a minimum of 15 hours will be taken in International and Comparative Studies. Students who write a master’s thesis will enroll in three credit hours of master’s thesis; students who take the non-thesis option will take an additional course in their major option so as to reach a total of at least 36 credit hours for the degree. Non-thesis students must pass a written and/or oral comprehensive examination. No more than 25 percent (nine credit hours) of the minimum 36 credit hours required for this master’s degree may be transferred from other institutions, subject to the normal rules and procedures of the University of Oklahoma Graduate College.
Applicants should submit a University of Oklahoma Application for Admission and official transcripts to the Office of Admissions, 1000 Asp, Room 127, Norman, OK 73019-4076. Test scores and supplemental application materials should be sent directly to The School of International and Area Studies, The University of Oklahoma, 729 Elm Avenue, Room 100, Norman, OK 73019-2105.
Although the Graduate College lists the deadlines for the Fall and Spring semester as July 15 and December 1, the graduate committee for the School of International and Area Studies has set an earlier deadline to apply for admission. Applicants should submit all materials before February 15 for the Fall semester and October 15 for the Spring semester.
All applicants should submit the following admissions materials:
1. Graduate Record Examination scores.
2. Three letters of recommendation, from academic referees if possible.
3. Statement of purpose explaining the motive for applying to the program and what the applicant hopes to accomplish during the course of study.
4. Official transcripts from all institutions attended.
5. University of Oklahoma Application for Admission.
Admission will be granted on the basis of undergraduate grade point average, scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), a statement of purpose, and at least three letters of recommendation. Applicants will be expected to have a bachelor’s degree in a discipline that will provide a foundation for graduate study in global affairs or global management. The faculty committee for the graduate program in international studies will review applications for admission. Students admitted conditionally because of low undergraduate grade point averages will be subject to the same requirements and procedures as specified by the University of Oklahoma Graduate College.
A) The following five courses (15 credit hours): P SC 5513, International Relations Theory; P SC 5563, International Political Economy; P SC 6603, Comparative Politics Field Seminar; ECON 5273, Survey of International Economics; IAS 5113, Field Seminar in International Studies.
B) One graduate course (three credit hours) in statistical and analytic methods, from the following: B AD 5033, Statistical Modeling for Decision-Making; ECON 5023, Statistics for Decision Making; P SC 5913, Introduction to the Analysis of Political and Administrative Data; SOC 5283, Advanced Sociological Statistics.
C) Reading and speaking competence in ONE major foreign language approved by the student’s advisory committee at a level equivalent to three semesters of college-level instruction, or reading and speaking competence in TWO major foreign languages approved by the student’s advisory committee equivalent to two semesters each of college-level instruction. The student’s competence in the language will be certified by the ACTFL/ETS examination or by an alternative instrument approved by the OU Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. Students must have fulfilled this requirement at the time of graduation.
INTERNATIONAL AND COMPARATIVE STUDIES: Five courses (15 hours). Elective courses may be chosen from International and Area Studies, Anthropology, Economics, Education, Geography, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, or other departments, as approved by the student's advisory committee. **No more than two of these courses may be from Political Science.
Thesis option (with three credit hours for IAS 5980 - Master’s Thesis): A master’s thesis will be required, demonstrating the student’s capacity for independent, original research, analysis, and synthesis. Each student will enroll for three credit hours of IAS 5980, Master’s Thesis. Upon completion of the thesis, the student must sustain an oral defense of the thesis.
Non-thesis option (with an additional three credit-hour elective course to meet the 36 hour minimum): The student must pass a written and/or oral comprehensive examination on the course work for the program, administered by a committee of the faculty of the program, and take an additional three-hour elective course in the major option, as approved by the student’s advisory committee to meet the 36 credit-hour minimum for the degree. The advisory committee will determine the format of the comprehensive examination.
Joshua M. Landis, Ph.D., Co-Director The purpose of the Center for Middle East Studies is to emphasize the role a public university can make to enhance the peace building process among nations of the world. A public university is most likely to be perceived as a respected and neutral third party by the disputants in a conflict. As a third party, a public university can bring the parties together and introduce questions and ideas that serve to get all sides of the conflict talking about a common issue in an effort to convert the conflict into a shared problem in which all parties can participate equally in finding solutions acceptable to everyone - solutions that are self-sustaining.
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Peter Gries, Ph.D., Director
120 Hester Hall
Norman, OK 73019-2105
Phone: (405) 325-1962
FAX: (405) 325-7738
Internet: http://www.ou.edu/uschina/
The Institute for US-China Issues at the University of Oklahoma was established in August 2006 with the generous financial support of Harold J. and Ruth Newman, who endowed a chair for its first director, Peter Hays Gries. ConocoPhillips endowed a professorship for the Institute’s first associate director, Mark Frazier.
The Institute has two primary goals. First, the Institute engages in and supports research and outreach activities that seek to better understand and improve US-China relations. The focus is on the deeper structure of the bilateral relationship: its dynamics of security and insecurity, perception and misperception, identity and power. The Institute promotes academic research that has policy relevant implications, and seeks to have an impact on the broader national debate on US China policy.
Second, the OU Institute for US-China Issues seeks to promote China studies in the state of Oklahoma. This begins with promoting Chinese language training at the K-12 and university levels, but also includes the broad interdisciplinary study of China. The Institute particularly seeks to strengthen the China studies faculty and curriculum at OU. A strong interdisciplinary knowledge of China is the starting point for improving US-China relations.
In addition to sponsoring lectures and colloquia, the Institute convenes a variety of conferences, symposia, and retreats that bring together a broad array of academic, think tank, government, and business leaders to discuss specific security concerns in US-China relations. It also hosts visiting scholars and postdoctoral fellows, and facilitates the visits of Chinese delegations and other China-related activities on campus and in the state of Oklahoma.
Mohammad T. Alhawary, Ph.D., Director
218 Kaufman Hall
Norman, OK 73019
Phone: (405) 325-1467
FAX: (405) 325-0103
Internet: http://www.ou.edu/flagship/
The Arabic Language Flagship Partner Program is an undergraduate program designed for learners of Arabic who seek to achieve superior language proficiency while pursuing degrees in the academic majors of their choice. The Program offers an innovative five-year curriculum in Arabic language and culture designed to produce graduates with dual strengths in Arabic language proficiency and their chosen career fields.
During the five-year program, students take three years of core courses in Arabic language, as well as content-based courses taught exclusively in Arabic. To bolster classroom learning and to provide students with opportunities to use Arabic outside of the classroom, OU offers extra-curricular activities including an Arabic table at meals, screening and discussions of films, and other cultural-related events.
For additional information or to apply, please contact Dr. Mohammad Alhawary.
Jack Hobson, M.A., Director
223 Old Science Hall
Norman, OK 73019-3061
Phone: (405) 325-1607
FAX: (405) 325-7387
Internet: http://www.ou.edu/ea/
Education Abroad develops programs aimed at increasing cross-cultural awareness and emphasizing international education. The office maintains linkages with professional organizations at the state, national and international levels. This unit works in close liaison with college deans and assists faculty in seeking external funding for international projects and collaborative research. EA has a library and resource center with information on foreign nations, universities, foundations and agencies.
The principal functions of the Education Abroad office include the following:
Opportunities available to OU undergraduate and graduate students for study abroad include:
Students at OU can choose to study at any one of the dozens of different international universities with which OU has reciprocal exchange agreements. A student participating in one of these exchanges enrolls in a block of course work under a Education Abroad course number and pays OU tuition and fees. Students are responsible for transportation costs and living expenses while abroad. In the majority of cases, students live in university-sponsored housing, and living expenses are comparable to those at OU. Financial aid may be applied to cover the costs of studying abroad, and all credits earned on OU programs are applied to the student’s degree program. Opportunities include a semester or year in the following countries and universities with whom OU has either student or research exchanges:
BILATERAL EXCHANGES: ALGERIA ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA BOLIVIA BRAZIL CANADA CHILE CHINA COLOMBIA COSTA RICA ECUADOR ETHIOPIA FRANCE GERMANY GHANA GUATEMALA INDIA ISRAEL ITALY JAPAN JORDAN KOREA LEBANON 
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MEXICO THE NETHERLANDS NORWAY PERU ROMANIA RUSSIA SOUTH AFRICA SPAIN SWEDEN SYRIA THAILAND TAIWAN TURKEY UNITED KINGDOM UNITED STATES VENEZUELA VIETNAM
MEDICAL EXCHANGE AGREEMENTSCAMEROON COLOMBIA FRANCE GUATEMALA INDIA JAPAN KENYA MALAWI NEPAL SOUTH AFRICA THAILAND ZIMBABWE |
OU has a variety of summer options, many of which change from year by year. Anyone interested in summer programs needs to contact the Office of Education Abroad for details.
Journey to China
This program consists of four weeks of study in Kunming, Shanghai, Xi’an, and Beijing focusing on Chinese language, civilization, contemporary economics and politics. All instruction is given in English and students will receive four hours of transfer credit. Apply through the Education Abroad Office.
Journey to Italy
OU Journey to Italy is designed exclusively for OU students in collaboration with the University of Siena, an OU partner university in Arezzo. Participants travel with an OU faculty member for one month throughout Italy and will visit Rome, Florence, Venice and Arezzo. Academic instruction for this program takes place in English. Experiential activities, cultural events and lectures from host nationals combine to give Journey to Italy participants a broad introduction to the historical context and contemporary issues facing Italy.
Journey to South America
Journey to South America is OU's newest Journey Program and will take place in Peru and Chile. Led by OU faculty members, this program is designed in collaboration with OU partner universities Pontifícia Universidad Católica del Perú, Universidad de Viña del Mar and Universidad de Tarapacá. Journey to South America includes a side-trip to Machu Picchu, and fulfills general education requirements in Western Civilization.
Summer is a great time to start a new language or improve your skills in a language you have already studied. Through our partner universities abroad, we are able to offer OU students the opportunity to participate in a number of academic programs abroad designed especially for language learners. For further information about specific programs, please explore the listings below.
Arabic
The Hashemite University, Jordan — Intensive Arabic; two semesters of Arabic
language study prerequisite
French
Université Blaise Pascal, France — four-week program, no language prerequisite
German
OU Summer in Germany — 6 or 9 week program in collaboration with the Universität
Leipzig; open to all OU students with one semester or more of German
Universität Stuttgart, Germany — six week program, no language prerequisite;
coursework available in both German and English
Technische Universität Braunschweig, Germany — five-week program, three
semesters of German language study prerequisite
Universität Paderborn, Germany — four-week programs in Business German
and beginning German
Japanese
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan — eight weeks, no language prerequisite
Ritsumeikan University, Japan — 4 weeks, 2 semesters of Japanese language
study prerequisite
Portuguese
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Río de Janiero, Brazil — 4 weeks, no
language prerequisite
Spanish
Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, México — 1, 2 or 3 months, no language
prerequisite; Optional coursework taught in English during June/July session
Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla, México — 5 weeks, no
language prerequisite
Universidad de Viña del Mar, Chile — 1 or 2 months, one semester of Spanish
language study prerequisite
Universidad de Alcalá de Henares, Spain — 1 or 2 months, two semesters
of Spanish language study prerequisite
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú — Field School Programs require
a working knowledge of Spanish. The Spanish Language and Inca Culture program
is for beginning and intermediate Spanish language learners.
There are a number of summer study abroad programs where the language of instruction is English. Taught at our partner universities, these programs are located in Europe and Korea. The programs are listed below by country.
Estonia, Russia & Ukraine: University of Tartu — 3 weeks, post-Soviet studies
Europe: Utrecht Network Summer Schools — 12-day seminars, various topics
Ireland: University College Cork — 4 weeks, Irish Studies
Korea: Kyungpook National University — 4 weeks, varied course selection
Korea: Sungkyunkwan University — 3 weeks, coursework in Sustainable Global
Prosperity; optional Korean language classes
The Netherlands: Utrecht University — July and/or August, varied course
selection
Norway: University of Oslo — 6 weeks, varied course selection
Turkey: Bogaziçi University — 7 weeks, varied course selection
United Kingdom: Middlesex University (England) — 3 or 6 weeks, varied course
selection
Contact Information and Applications
Application deadlines for study abroad programs are in early February to March for summer and fall programs, and in early October for spring programs. Please contact the Education Abroad Office at (405) 325-1693 for more specific application deadlines. Additional information can be found at the Education Abroad website: www.ou.edu/ea/.
Monica Sharp, M.A., Director International Student Services (ISS) assists year-round almost 2,000 international students and their dependents from over 100 countries. In Spring 2009, 1,381 international students were enrolled at OU, including 208 short-term exchange students from reciprocal partners abroad. The ISS office provides expert advice, support, services, programs, and information to ensure that the experience of every international student and their dependents is productive and enriching over the entire course of their time at OU. We work with international students, faculty and staff, community members, US federal officials, and a variety of agencies. |
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The ISS office is a key university resource for immigration regulations related to the benefits and restrictions of student visas. We advise international students and campus departments on US immigration law as it relates to student visas, recommend, and in certain cases approve, immigration benefits, assist students who are filing applications with the USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Service), and file notifications as required by the federal government.
The ISS office is the first point of contact for incoming international students. We provide airport transfer information for newly arriving international students from the Oklahoma City airport, and initial information for settling into Norman, such as university housing, obtaining Social Security numbers, the OU student health plan, academic advising, e-mail accounts and more. During the fall and spring semesters, we provide New International Student Orientation programs. All incoming international students must attend New International Student Orientation.
The ISS office supports programs that offer every international student and their families the opportunity to meet in a social setting. International student programming is an integral part of student life at the University of Oklahoma. The International Advisory Committee (IAC), comprised of the presidents of more than 20 international student organizations, provides regular events throughout the year, including the International Bazaar in the fall, cultural nights throughout the academic year, and Eve of Nations in the spring.
OU ISS maintains SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor System) compliance for OU. The office registers in the SEVIS system each semester all international students in good standing, and is the federally designated office for creating, extending, or terminating the visa status of F-1 and J-1 students. In addition, OU ISS responds to federal audits, site visits, and requests for information.
OU ISS provides regular workshops and campus outreach throughout the calendar year, including Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Curricular Practical Training (CPT) off-campus employment authorization workshops. ISS also provides international travel information sessions for international students traveling abroad. F-1 and J-1 students seeking off-campus work authorization MUST first attend a workshop.
Additional services that ISS provides to the international community include immigration advising for international students at all levels (CESL, undergraduate, graduate, short-term exchange), short-term employment authorization advising and support for qualifying students (internally and through USCIS), changes of visa status advising and support, immigration advising for dependents, extensions of stay, support for visa applications, arrival information, SEVIS transfers to and from OU, and support for the US visa application process at US consulates abroad.
International students must maintain their visa status in order to pursue and complete their academic programs in the US. It is the student’s responsibility to maintain lawful visa status by, for example, completing the minimum required number of credit hours per semester and refraining from unauthorized employment.
OU hosts two principal student visa programs, F-1 and J-1. F-1 and J-1 visas are issued by US consulates and embassies to qualifying students pursuing a course of study in the U.S. F-1 visas are most frequently issued to students whose primary source of funding is personal or family funds. At OU, these are often long-term, degree seeking students. J-1 visas are issued most frequently to students whose primary source of funding is a third party, such as a university, a corporation, non-profit, or government.
Due the evolution of international student programs at OU, the F-1 and J-1 programs are handled separately. F-1 students at Norman and Tulsa campuses are supported by ISS on the Norman campus. F-1 students at the OUHSC are supported by the OUHSC. The OUHSC is a separate campus for F-1 immigration purposes. All OU J-1 students are supported by ISS on the Norman campus. The Tulsa, OUHSC, and Norman campuses are all the same campus for J-1 immigration purposes.
OU offers limited international student scholarships through the International Programs Center along with Education Abroad and International Student Services. Scholarship forms are available from International Programs and online. Applications are accepted in the spring semester.
Cleo Cross Scholarship — Ten to fifteen need-based scholarships are available for students who have attended OU for the entire previous year as full-time students, and are currently enrolled full time.
Greeenberg Scholarship — Thanks to Scandinavia, Inc. of New York in conjunction with Allen Greenberg, offer scholarships to Scandinavian students from Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Bulgaria.
International Advisory Committee (IAC) International Student Emergency Relief Scholarship — One to two need-based scholarships are offered each year. Applicants must have documented financial need arising as a result of unforeseen circumstances. Applicants must be graduating within the next three semesters.
International Leadership Class (ILC) — The Center for Student Life offers ten or more merit-based scholarships for academically outstanding international students who show potential for leadership growth.
Paul and Rose Sharp Scholarship — A scholarship established by former OU President and his wife to recognize an outstanding international student based on academic excellence and service. This scholarship is given to one student each spring who has demonstrated outstanding service to the university community and academic achievement.
Ronnie Irani International Student Leadership Scholarship — A successful international alumnus established this scholarship to be awarded to qualified international students.
Sue Williams Service Award and Scholarship — This merit-based scholarship is given to the student who demonstrates outstanding service.
Yoshi and Koko Sasaki Scholarship — A scholarship established by an OU Professor to recognize outstanding Japanese students based on academic excellence; two awards given per year.
For other general scholarships, students should contact Financial Aid Services online at www.financialaid.ou.edu or contact the administrative office of International Programs.
Several organizations have been established to enrich the lives of international students and US faculty, staff, and students, particularly the International Advisory Committee (IAC) and the International Leadership Class (ILC).
The International Advisory Committee (IAC) is composed of the presidents of all recognized international student organizations, and supports all cultural and social programs for international students. The group meets monthly, and attendance by all students is encouraged. Numerous national and cultural associations help new students and promote cultural exchange between the campus and the Norman community, and represent almost every area of the world.
The International Leadership Class (ILC) consists of approximately 30 leaders from within OU's international student body. The class combines leaders from throughout the international community. Contact the Center for Student Life for more information about ILC.
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