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Admissions Requirements & Eligibility
Minimum GPA: 2.75
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen (required for military commission).
Physical Standards: Must meet the baseline fitness requirements for the respective military branch.
Grade Thresholds: All lower-division prerequisites must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
Application Materials: Official transcripts, a completed USJ application and two formal letters of reference (preferably from criminal justice, legal, science instructors or employers).
Interview: A personal interview with program faculty is required to assess professional alignment and communication skills.
Required Prerequisites:
They are also combined with your Degree plan.
* BIOL 1306: Biology for Science Majors I & BIOL 1106: Biology for Science Majors Lab I
* BIOL 1307: Biology for Science Majors II & BIOL 1107: Biology for Science Majors Lab II
* ENGL 1301: First Year Writing I
* ENGL 1302: First Year Writing II
*CHEM 1311: Chemistry I & CHEM 1111: Chemistry I Lab
* CHEM 1312: Chemistry II & CHEM 1112: Chemistry II Lab
* CHEM 2323: Organic Chemistry I & *CHEM 2123: Organic Chemistry I Lab
* PHYS 1301: General Physics I & PHYS 1101: General Physics I Lab
* PHYS 1302: General Physics II & PHYS 1102: General Physics II Lab
* Core: HIST 1377-US History to 1877
BCHS 3304: Biochemistry*
CHEM 2325: Organic Chemistry II & CHEM 2125: Organic Chemistry II Lab
MATH 1342 or MATH 3339 or other Statistics*
The B.S. in International Education Studies & Services (ISS)
Brief overview of the Bachelor of Science in International Education Studies & Services (ISS) program.
The unique blend of scientific rigor and global humanitarian service.
How this 42-course degree plan prepares you for careers in international development, global health, and educational policy.
The 8-Semester Roadmap
Semester 1: Foundations of Science & Strategy
BIOL 1306/1106: Biology for Science Majors I + Lab
ENGL 1301: First Year Writing I
ISS 1100: Introduction to International Service Systems
MATH 1342: Elementary Statistical Methods
HIST 1377: US History to 1877
Course Descriptions: (Focusing on the building blocks of both research and historical context).
Semester 2: Deepening Scientific Inquiry
BIOL 1307/1107: Biology for Science Majors II + Lab
ENGL 1302: First Year Writing II
CHEM 1311/1111: Chemistry I + Lab
ISS 1200: Cross-Cultural Communication in Education
ISS 1300: Global Governance and Policy
Course Descriptions: (Bridging scientific literacy with an understanding of international structures).
Semester 3: Chemistry and Global Ethics
CHEM 1312/1112: Chemistry II + Lab
PHYS 1301/1101: General Physics I + Lab
ISS 2100: Ethics in International Volunteerism
ISS 2200: Comparative Global Education Systems
ISS 2300: Introduction to Law and Human Rights
Course Descriptions: (Introducing legal frameworks and ethics in service).
Semester 4: Organic Chemistry and Global Advocacy
CHEM 2323/2123: Organic Chemistry I + Lab
PHYS 1302/1102: General Physics II + Lab
ISS 2400: Advocacy Tactics in Education
ISS 2500: Global Health Perspectives (Medical Class)
ISS 2600: Law and International Education Policy
Course Descriptions: (Integration of medical, legal, and educational strategies for global stability).
Semester 5: Biochemistry and Field Preparation
BCHS 3304: Biochemistry
CHEM 2325/2125: Organic Chemistry II + Lab
ISS 3100: Research Methods for International Case Studies
ISS 3200: Development Economics for Educators
ISS 3300: Internship I: Educational Field Placement
Course Descriptions: (Transitioning from classroom theory to professional field experience).
Semester 6: Advanced Policy and Global Systems
ISS 3400: Global Crisis Management
ISS 3500: Education Technology in Developing Nations
ISS 3600: Advanced Social Statistics (MATH 3339 equivalents)
ISS 3700: Comparative Global Health Policy
ISS 3800: NGO Management and Sustainability
Course Descriptions: (Technical skill-building for management and policy analysis).
Semester 7: Professional Capstone and Specialization
ISS 4100: International Education Leadership
ISS 4200: Data Analysis for Global Health Outcomes
ISS 4300: Internship II: International Service Capstone
ISS 4400: Human Rights Law in Education
ISS 4500: Global Sustainability and Human Development
Course Descriptions: (Synthesis of learning through high-stakes internship and leadership training).
Semester 8: Capstone and Transition
ISS 4600: Seminar in International Education Research
ISS 4700: Grant Writing for Global Initiatives
ISS 4800: Crisis Response and Humanitarian Law
ISS 4900: Post-Conflict Educational Restoration
ISS 4999: Senior Capstone: Global Project Implementation
Course Descriptions: (Focusing on final outputs, grant writing, and practical humanitarian intervention).
Your Global Future
Summary of the interdisciplinary value of the degree.
Call to action: Contact the advising office for enrollment and degree tracking.