International Studies
How will I focus my studies?
This flexible major provides a core background in international affairs, and then enables students to focus on a regional area of emphasis (i.e. Africa/Middle East, the Americas, East Asia and Europe) or a global affairs area of emphasis (i.e. international business, international environment and development, diplomacy and international security or intelligence and national security). This major can be closely integrated with study abroad programs, internships and service learning, international conferences and Model United Nations.Minor
The minor in international studies requires 15 hours of coursework outside of the
student’s major field. Along with a core analytic course in international affairs
outside the discipline of the student’s major, the minor requires 12 additional
hours focused on the four geographical regions offered in the major.
Amanda Stoner, Harpers Ferry, W.Va.
Major: International Studies and Geography
Through Model United Nations, Amanda traveled to Washington, D.C., New York, Hague
and Prague. “Model UN delegates research the foreign and domestic policies of their
assigned countries, and then work together to develop solutions and write resolutions
about geopolitical topics such as climate change, nuclear proliferation and public
health. It is a hands-on learning experience where students learn about current
events and make friends from all over the world.” The Model UN experience
has prepared Amanda for her career goals. “I hope to work to increase transparency
surrounding the lapse in enforcement of water pollution laws. I would like to work
as a policy analyst for the United Nations Environmental Program specializing in
the overall effectiveness, accessibility
and receptiveness of regulatory agencies.”