A degree in International Studies will help provide an understanding of the complex and evolving issues that underlie world affairs. These international issues which link peoples, cultures, governments, businesses, and non-governmental groups have a profound influence on society.
International Students majors will offer students a chance to:
The International Studies major emphasizes comparative social, cultural, economic, environmental, historical and political systems worldwide. Comparative studies in music, literature, religion, and education are also offered. Through these studies, students will gain a greater understanding of complex issues and develop skills necessary to discuss and present their opinions and conclusions, qualities that are highly valued by employers.
As an interdisciplinary program, the International Studies major provides students a great amount of academic choice. In addition to several required core courses, the student chooses a concentration in two of four areas: comparative societies, economic interdependence, global environmental issues and international relations. Students also select a geographic region of specialization and a foreign language. These classes come from an approved list of offerings in:
Students who pursue a degree will be required to fulfill the following:
REQUIRED CORE COURES :
REQUIRED INTERNATIONAL STUDIES COURSES :
CHOOSE TWO OF THE FOUR FOLLOWING AREAS (take two courses from each of the two focus areas) :
SELECT A GEOGRAPHICAL REGION OF THE WORLD :
CHOOSE A LANGUAGE :
International Studies creates a perfect blend with any major. For students working towards other degrees, a minor in International Studies will provide a global frame of reference and preparation for future work with international colleagues and global corporations. Recent International Studies minors have majored in Chemistry, Business, Communications, Foreign Languages, Geography, Government, History, Sociology and Anthropology, and Social Work.
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