International Education-IE (IE) < Colorado State University

Courses

IE 116 Plants and Civilizations (GT-SS3) Credits: 3 (2-0-1)

Also Offered As: AGRI 116.
Course Description: Plant origins and their relationships with cultures/civilizations as food, spices, perfumes, and medicines and in art, religion, wars, slavery, etc.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Must register for lecture and recitation. Credit not allowed for both AGRI 116 and IE 116.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion 1C, Human Behavior, Culture, or Social Frameworks (GT-SS3).

IE 179 Globalization: Exploring Our Global Village (GT-SS3) Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Analysis and implications of social, cultural, economic, and political change in the context of globalization and transnational relationships.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Sections may be offered: Online.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion 1C, Human Behavior, Culture, or Social Frameworks (GT-SS3).

IE 182A Study Abroad--Denmark: First Year Seminar Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description: Designed to help incoming first-year students transition to college life--introduction to the concept of happiness and well-being. Confront “myths” of happiness and conduct cross-cultural comparisons. Design an analysis of everyday lives, including how to foster well-being in academic environments.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: This is a partial semester course.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IE 200 Global Studies Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Comparative study of institutions, cultures, and environmental issues of selected countries and in global context, as a basis for real-world intercultural encounters and global citizenship.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Sections may be offered: Mixed Face-to-Face. Credit not allowed for IE 200 and IE 300.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IE 252A Study Abroad--Dominican Republic: Global Perspectives Credit: 1 (0-0-1)

Course Description: Focus on preparation for a short-term international experience. Opportunities for community engagement, discussions on the impact of student groups coming into a new culture, and learning how to prepare for integrating with another culture without causing harm.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must not be a: Freshman.
Registration Information: Sophomore standing. This is a partial semester course.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IE 252B Study Abroad--Czech Republic: Global Perspectives Credit: 1 (0-0-1)

Course Description: Czech Republic history, society, culture, and educational systems; engage in a variety of perspectives and concepts related to social identity and multicultural competence; opportunities for community engagement, discussions on the impact of student groups coming into a new culture, and learning how to prepare for integrating with another culture without causing harm.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must not be a: Freshman.
Registration Information: Sophomore standing. This is a partial semester course.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IE 270 World Interdependence-Population and Food (GT-SS3) Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Also Offered As: AGRI 270.
Course Description: Survey of world population and food; emphasis on understanding the problems and opportunities in a world context.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Credit not allowed for both AGRI 270 and IE 270.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion 1C, Human Behavior, Culture, or Social Frameworks (GT-SS3).

IE 272 World Interdependence - Current Global Issues Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: A global perspective focusing on an international topic receiving current media coverage.
Prerequisite: None.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IE 282B Study Abroad--Latin America : Create Your Story Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description: Explore personal narratives to reflect upon the origin and ongoing development of personal values, goals, and identities during education abroad and the impact on academic and personal choices. Investigate a variety of personal narratives from various cultures, creative nonfiction, and memoirs, as well as visual and oral narratives. Explore how personal stories fit within potential university study programs and beyond.
Prerequisite: None.
Restrictions: Must not be a: Senior. Must be a: Undergraduate.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IE 352A Study Abroad--Morocco: Education and Culture Credit: 1 (0-0-1)

Course Description: Explores the education system of Morocco, including high school and secondary education. Gain understanding of educational and individual identity. Visit local schools, engage with guest lectures, service learning, cultural activities, guided reflections, learn about historical and political history of Rabat.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Credit not allowed for both IE 352A and IE 382D.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IE 352B Study Abroad--Costa Rica: Global Perspectives Credit: 1 (0-0-1)

Course Description: Focus on the history, society, and culture of Costa Rica and engagement in a variety of perspectives and concepts related to social identity and multicultural competence. Preparation for a short-term immersive international experience in Costa Rica. Community engagement, discussions on impact of student groups in a new culture, and preparation for integrating with another culture without causing harm.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Sophomore standing. This is a partial semester course. Credit not allowed for both IE 352B and IE 382B.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IE 352C Study Abroad--Croatia: International Medical Shadowing Credit: 1 (0-0-1)

Course Description: Explore healthcare fields and systems, and participate in a medical shadowing experience in a Croatian hospital. Provides a framework to compare cultural influences of medical fields and first hand observations of medical practitioners. Engage with health professions interests in relevant and immersive intercultural experiences.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Undergraduate.
Registration Information: This is a partial semester course.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IE 352D Study Abroad--Mexico: Community Engagement Credit: 1 (0-0-1)

Course Description: Offers an opportunity to understand the impact of community engagement and service in Mexico through lectures, guided discussion, service and community engagement activities, and reflection. Issues and themes highlighted will vary per offering based on the needs of the community. Themes may include the development and impacts of tourism and ecotourism, environmental change and sustainability, and community development.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: This is a partial semester course. Credit not allowed for both IE 352D and IE 382C.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IE 379 Integrating Global Learning Post Study Abroad Credit: 1 (0-0-1)

Course Description: Introduces theories of cultural adjustment and intercultural communication, and facilitates activities to enhance learning after an international experience. Students will describe and deepen their intercultural learning and self-understanding. Provides an opportunity to develop and effectively communicate personal, professional, and academic goals.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: This is a partial semester course. Sections may be offered: Online.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IE 382A Study Abroad: Community Engagement in Nicaragua Credit: 1 (0-0-1)

Course Description: Exploration of the history and culture of Nicaragua. Fair trade processes, issues, and organizations.
Prerequisite: None.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IE 382F Study Abroad--Panama: Community Engagement Credit: 1 (0-0-1)

Course Description: How do Panamanian communities respond to economic, political, social, and environmental challenges in today’s world? What are the strategies utilized to protect livelihoods, lands, cultures, and communities? Engage with peasant organizations, indigenous communities, Afro-Panamanians, an artist collective, and other groups to learn how they navigate a variety of pressures and challenges. Develop an understanding for their creative response and resiliency tactics.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: This is a partial semester course.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IE 382G Study Abroad--Portugal: International Medical Shadowing Credit: 1 (0-0-1)

Course Description: Explore healthcare fields and systems, and participate in a medical shadowing experience. Provides a framework to compare cultural influences of medical fields and first hand observations of medical practitioners. Engage with health professions interests in relevant and immersive intercultural experiences.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Undergraduate.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IE 382H Study Abroad--Costa Rica: Sustainable Chocolate Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description: Chocolate is a major food product that has a rich cultural and social history. Explore the history of chocolate as a context to understand the current issues around the environmental, economic, and social sustainability of chocolate. Investigate the diverse production that ranges from large corporations to small artisanal production. Explore the types of use of chocolate historically and contemporarily.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: This is a partial semester course.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IE 387 Intercultural Internship Credits: Var[1-6] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Supervised work experience in an intercultural setting.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Undergraduate.
Registration Information: Written consent of instructor. Student must demonstrate an international internship offer letter with a minimum of 45 hours of internship placement from program or internship host to be admitted into the course. Sections may be offered: Online.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

IE 450 International Social Welfare and Development Credits: 3 (2-0-1)

Also Offered As: SOWK 450.
Course Description: Framework of social welfare and development in international area; social need with focus on cultures/countries in transition.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Must register for lecture and recitation. Credit not allowed for both IE 450 and SOWK 450.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IE 470 Women and Development Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Research and policy issues related to women in developing countries.
Prerequisite: None.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IE 471 Children and Youth in Global Context Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Global issues affecting children and youth are examined in cultural context.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Sections may be offered: Online.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IE 472 Education for Global Peace Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Peacekeeping, peacemaking and peace-building on micro and macro levels, and education's role in them, as key components for sustaining global peace.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Upper-division standing.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IE 478 Managing International Development Programs Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Build practical skills for international development practitioners in project design and management. Provides an opportunity to design innovative projects to solve development issues that support self-reliance, sustainability, and poverty alleviation. Introduction to international development program management culminating in the development of a request for funding, with implementation and performance management plans.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Junior standing. Sections may be offered: Online.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IE 479 International Development Theory and Practice Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Also Offered As: ANTH 479.
Course Description: Contemporary issues in international community and economic development with practical and theoretical analysis from interdisciplinary perspectives.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Junior, Senior, Senior - 5yr Bachelor, Senior - Post Bachelor, Senior - Second Bachelor.
Registration Information: Junior or senior standing. Credit not allowed for both IE 479 and ANTH 479.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IE 482A Travel Study: Global Studies-Africa Credits: Var[1-6] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Current global issues, topics, traditions studied in one or more countries of the region.
Prerequisite: None.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

IE 482B Travel Study: Global Studies-Asia Credits: Var[1-6] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Study abroad session focusing on business and economic conditions in Japan.
Prerequisite: None.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

IE 482C Travel Study: Global Studies-Australia/Oceania Credits: Var[1-6] (0-0-0)

IE 482D Travel Study: Global Studies-Canada/North America Credits: Var[1-6] (0-0-0)

IE 482E Travel Study: Global Studies-Europe Credits: Var[1-6] (0-0-0)

IE 482F Travel Study: Global Studies-Contemporary Cuba Credits: Var[1-6] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Interdisciplinary Travel Course on Contemporary Cuba; history, politics, economics, and culture of Cuba.
Prerequisite: None.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

IE 482G Travel Study: Global Studies-Middle East Credits: Var[1-6] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Current global issues, topics, traditions studies in one or more countries of the region.
Prerequisite: None.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

IE 492 International Education Seminar Credits: Var[1-3] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Topics in international education.
Prerequisite: None.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

IE 517 Perspectives in Global Health Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Also Offered As: PSY 517.
Course Description: Science, skills, and beliefs directed at the maintenance and improvement of health for all people.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Credit not allowed for both IE 517 and PSY 517.
Term Offered: Spring (even years).
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IE 550 Ethics and International Development Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Also Offered As: PHIL 550.
Course Description: Ethical reflection applied to development goals, strategies of Third World countries; relations between developed and developing countries.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Written consent of instructor. Credit not allowed for both IE 550 and PHIL 550.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IE 678 Managing International Development Programs Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Build practical skills for international development practitioners in project design and management. Provides an opportunity to design innovative projects to solve development issues that support self-reliance, sustainability, and poverty alleviation. Introduction to international development program management culminating in the development of a request for funding, with implementation and performance management plans.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Bachelor's degree required. Sections may be offered: Online.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IE 679 Applications of International Development Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Also Offered As: ANTH 679.
Course Description: In-depth interdisciplinary analysis of theoretical and practical issues in implementing economic and community-based international development programs.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Graduate cooperative program, Professional.
Registration Information: Graduate standing. Credit not allowed for both IE 679 and ANTH 679.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring (odd years).
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

IE 692 International Education Seminar Credits: Var[1-3] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Topics in international education.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Graduate cooperative program, Professional.
Registration Information: Graduate standing. Sections may be offered: Online.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.