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18 courses with the subject IST, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

IST 101World Regional Geography3

Interdisciplinary survey of world geography and cultures. Overview of the physical, political, and economic geography of world regions.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog (FALL, SPRING, SUMMER)
Source
utica.catalog.acalog.com
IST 225Chinese Civilization and Culture3

Introduction to ancient and modern Chinese culture as evident in literature, art, music, education, marriage, health care, and other areas. No knowledge of Chinese language required.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog (FALL, SPRING, SUMMER)
Source
utica.catalog.acalog.com
IST 226Traditional Chinese Medicine3

Cultural, historical, and literary contexts of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Introduction to medical terminology, principles, concepts, diagnosis and various therapeutic modalities. Ethnographic approach with some comparison of Chinese and Western medical theory and practice.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog (FALL, SPRING, SUMMER)
Source
utica.catalog.acalog.com
IST 235Russian Civilization and Culture3

Introduction to ancient and modern Russian culture as evident in literature, art, music, education, marriage, health care, and other areas. No knowledge of Russian language required

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog (FALL, SPRING, SUMMER)
Source
utica.catalog.acalog.com
IST 247Japanese Civilization and Culture3

Introduction to modern Japan, Japanese society and culture economy and business, politics and diplomacy. Offered only as part of the Japan summer program at Osaka International University.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog (FALL, SPRING, SUMMER)
Source
utica.catalog.acalog.com
IST 248American Civilization and Culture4

Interdisciplinary introduction to modern American culture, geography, history, and society. Emphasis on multiculturalism, U.S. politics and government, economy, and business. Prerequisite(s); if any: Permission of Instructor required.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog (FALL, SPRING, SUMMER)
Source
utica.catalog.acalog.com
IST 300Select Topics: International Studies (1 to 3)

Topics of various aspects of international studies. May vary from year to year.

Subject
IST
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog (FALL, SPRING, SUMMER)
Source
utica.catalog.acalog.com
IST 323Civil Society in Cyberspace: The Internet in China3

Examination of China’s Internet Communications Technology revolution, exploring social, cultural, political, and economic implications of China’s transition in to a more information-rich and communication-intensive society.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog (FALL, SPRING, SUMMER)
Source
utica.catalog.acalog.com
IST 367International Security3

This course provides understandings of the meaning and content of international security from both a theoretical and policy perspective. It will introduce the traditional concepts and ideas that underlie international security issues such as causes of war, deterrence, alliances, geopolitics, arms races, terrorism, and issues of nuclear proliferation. It also will introduce the non-traditional and emerging security challenges such as a global pandemic and cyber-attacks and cyber terrorism. Same as POL 367 ​ and CYB 367 .

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog (FALL, SPRING, SUMMER)
Source
utica.catalog.acalog.com
IST 377Comparative Criminal Justice: Study Abroad3

Comparative study of criminal justice institutions in other countries. Students will visit institutions and interact with professional in the agencies and facilities. Same as CRJ 377 .

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog (FALL, SPRING, SUMMER)
Source
utica.catalog.acalog.com
IST 378Chinese Politics3

The primary objective of the seminar is to help the students enhance analytic ability for the study of political dynamics and policy behaviors of the most intriguing political system in the world: China. The course examines the major aspects and functions of political systems, processes, and changes in China. The political system of China in the context of globalization attains prominent attention in the seminar as well. Same as POL 378

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog (FALL, SPRING, SUMMER)
Source
utica.catalog.acalog.com
IST 383Modern Korea3

The primary objective of the seminar is to help the students enhance analytic ability for the study of the history and the political dynamics of the most intriguing system in the world: two Koreas. After a brief introduction to cultural background and history from approximately the late 1800s, the course will discuss the key historical phenomena that have been influential in Korea’s evolution until the division of the two Koreas. The course then examines and compares the major aspects and functions of political systems, processes, and changes (general patterns of similarities and differences) in both South and North Korea. Same as POL 383 and HIS 383

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog (FALL, SPRING, SUMMER)
Source
utica.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
POL 161 or POL 203 or HIS 145 .
IST 400Contemporary International Problems (1 to 3)

Consideration of one or more contemporary problems which are international in scope. Prerequisite(s); if any: Permission of Instructor.

Subject
IST
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog (FALL, SPRING, SUMMER)
Source
utica.catalog.acalog.com
IST 465Political Risk Analysis3

This course attempts to gauge the likelihood that particular countries may suffer a catastrophic economic and/or political collapse. We examine sources of risk, methodologies used to determine levels of risk, and methods of mitigating risks. Same as POL 465 .

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog (FALL, SPRING, SUMMER)
Source
utica.catalog.acalog.com
IST 470International Studies - Internship (3 to 6)

Guided experience in international firm or agency. Written reports and periodic meetings with advisor and field supervisor. Prerequisite(s); if any: Upper level standing and permission of instructor and division dean.

Subject
IST
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog (FALL, SPRING, SUMMER)
Source
utica.catalog.acalog.com
IST 471Japanese Studies - Internship3

Guided experience in a Japanese business or government office. Written reports, readings, and periodic meetings with advisor and field supervisor. Offered only as part of the Japan summer program at Osaka International University.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog (FALL, SPRING, SUMMER)
Source
utica.catalog.acalog.com
IST 487Senior Seminar in International Studies3

Consideration of one or more international problems.

Subject
IST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog (FALL, SPRING, SUMMER)
Source
utica.catalog.acalog.com
IST 490Independent Study (1 to 6)

In depth exploration of an international problem. Individual independent study based on a plan submitted by student. (No more than three hours in any semester.) Refer to College regulations concerning independent study for guidelines.

Subject
IST
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog (FALL, SPRING, SUMMER)
Source
utica.catalog.acalog.com

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