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International Studies

Explore other cultures, experience new perspectives, visit other countries. These are what you can look forward to as an international studies major. Reach out into the world and bring back knowledge and experiences that can help you build the career of your dreams.

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. 

Learn more at the International Studies website