| Subject | Number | Title | Hours | Catalog Description | General Education Category |
| INST | 106 | The World since 1400 | 3 hours. | Overview of historical developments that created an interconnected world. Explorations, rise of capitalism, European colonialism, nationalism and development, and post-colonialism. Same as HIST 106. | Past, and World Cultures course. |
| INST | 114 | Topics in World History | 3 hours. | Introduction to history through global events and the historical development of diverse cultural, religious, social, economic, and political institutions. Same as HIST 114. May not be repeated for credit. | Past course. |
| INST | 130 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3 hours. | Comparative study of political institutions, political culture, and political processes in selected major countries of the world. Same as LALS 130 and POLS 130. | Individual and Society, and World Cultures course. |
| INST | 184 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 hours. | Political, military, and economic relations between states, international organizations and transnational actors. Problems of war, imperialism and the world economy. Prospects for global cooperation. Same as POLS 184. | Individual and Society, and World Cultures course. |
| INST | 221 | Macroeconomics in the World Economy: Theory and Applications | 3 hours. | Determinants of the level of economic activity, inflation, unemployment, international economics, impact of domestic and world economy on business decisions, applications of the theory. Same as ECON 221. Prerequisite(s): ECON 130, or both ECON 120 and ECON 121; and MATH 160. | |
| INST | 250 | Eastern and Western Philosophies of Religion | 3 hours. | Eastern and Western philosophies of religion: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Christianity. Same as RELS 250. | World Cultures course. |
| INST | 283 | International Political Economy | 3 hours. | Political underpinnings and ramifications of international economic relations. Foreign trade policy, multinational corporations, oil North-South relations, economic warfare. Same as POLS 283. Prerequisite(s): POLS 184 or INST 184 or consent of the instructor. | |
| INST | 284 | International Security | 3 hours. | International conflict and cooperation, including war, nationalism, global inequality, and the environment. Same as POLS 284. Prerequisite(s): POLS 184 or INST 184 or consent of the instructor. | |
| INST | 301 | Seminar in International Studies | 3 hours. | Seminar in international studies addressing global themes and issues. Content varies. Specific topics are announced each term. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours if topics vary. Previously listed as LAS 301. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or consent of the instructor. | |
| INST | 333 | International Economics | 3 hours. | The balance of payments; fixed, flexible and multiple exchange rates; capital flows; comparative advantage; tariffs and subsidies; the factor price equalization theorem. Same as ECON 333. Prerequisite(s): ECON 218 or ECON 220 or ECON 221 or INST 221. | |
| INST | 334 | Economic Development | 3 hours. | Characteristics of poor countries, past experience and its relevance, analytical approaches, the role of exposure to foreign factors, planning and other policies. Same as ECON 334. Prerequisite(s): ECON 218 or ECON 220 or ECON 221 or INST 221. | |
| INST | 349 | Topics in Comparative Politics | 3 hours. | Selected problems in comparative politics. Same as POLS 349. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours if topics vary. Prerequisite(s): POLS 130 or INST 130 and POLS 200. |