International Studies

The International Studies Program in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Business offers a Major and Minor to traditional undergraduate students. The program develops the global knowledge and skills students will need in order to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world. Courses in International Studies are drawn from the Political Science and History, Business and Economics, and Modern Foreign Languages Departments. The Program fosters an understanding of different cultures as well as the institutions, ideas and policies that determine how nations relate to each other in the 21st century. An off-campus experience in the form of an internship, study abroad semester or study tour provides the student with opportunities to immerse herself in another culture and to apply her knowledge in a realistic setting while increasing her awareness of career possibilities in the field.

International Studies students choose a specialization in International Relations or International Business, and can Minor in Latin American Studies or Peace and Justice Studies.

Students must earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in all courses taken to complete the requirements of the Major.