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 6306 - Cross-cultural and Global Leadership MAL 6301 - Christian Worldview of Leadership

course

Credit hours

Required Shared Curriculum

MAIS 6306 - Cross-cultural and Global Leadership

MAL 6301 - Christian Worldview of Leadership

MA IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES REQUIRED CURRICULUM - 30 hours (excluding requisites)

course	Credit hours
Required Curriculum	30
MAIS 5301 - Contemporary Global Issues (Travel Study) MAIS 5302 - Geopolitics Through the Lens of Geography MAIS 5303 - Christian Perspectives on Global Religions and Worldviews (S-L)* MAIS 5305 - Cultural Intelligence MAIS 5317 - Comparing Government Structures and Political Systems MAIS 5318 - International Political Economy MAIS 5319 - International Security: The Trigger Point Additionally, students will choose 9 hours (3 courses) from one of the MAIS concentration areas listed below: Global Business International Relations

course

Credit hours

Required Curriculum

MAIS 5301 - Contemporary Global Issues (Travel Study)
MAIS 5302 - Geopolitics Through the Lens of Geography
MAIS 5303 - Christian Perspectives on Global Religions and Worldviews (S-L)*
MAIS 5305 - Cultural Intelligence
MAIS 5317 - Comparing Government Structures and Political Systems
MAIS 5318 - International Political Economy

MAIS 5319 - International Security: The Trigger Point

Additionally, students will choose 9 hours (3 courses) from one of the MAIS concentration areas listed below:

Global Business

International Relations

MA IN LEADERSHIP REQUIRED CURRICULUM - 27 hours (excluding requisites)

course	Credit hours
Required Curriculum	24
MAL 5301 - Introduction to Leadership MAL 5302 - Vision-Casting and Leading Change MAL 5304 - Crisis Leadership MAL 5308 - Great Leaders in History MAL 6303 - Leadership in Conflict and Adversity MAL 6305 - Relational Leadership and Emotional Intelligence MAL 6307 - Mentored Leadership Internship Select one course from the Cook School of Leadership Curriculum with the approval of the MAL director. Six (6) hours of the MA in International Studies Required Curriculum serve as electives for the MA in Leadership Required Curriculum.

course

Credit hours

Required Curriculum

MAL 5301 - Introduction to Leadership

MAL 5302 - Vision-Casting and Leading Change
MAL 5304 - Crisis Leadership

MAL 5308 - Great Leaders in History
MAL 6303 - Leadership in Conflict and Adversity
MAL 6305 - Relational Leadership and Emotional Intelligence
MAL 6307 - Mentored Leadership Internship
Select one course from the Cook School of Leadership Curriculum with the approval of the MAL director.

Six (6) hours of the MA in International Studies Required Curriculum serve as electives for the MA in Leadership Required Curriculum.

TOTAL HOURS
6 hours	Required Shared Curriculum
30 hours	MA in International Studies Required Curriculum
24 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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