International Studies B.A.
The B.A. in International Studies is a multi-disciplinary program of study that allows students to explore opportunities in the humanities and social sciences from such disciplines as history, anthropology, economics, political science, geography, foreign languages, the arts and art history, and public health. The B.A. in International Studies prepares students for careers in business, government, international development agencies, non-governmental organizations, philanthropic agencies, and the arts.
International Studies covers more than the study of diplomacy and relations among states. The program of study requires all students to integrate theoretical knowledge about broad global processes and the methods used to study them with in-depth examination of a particular region of the world or a major theme in international studies. It affords students the opportunity to integrate the study of politics, economics, and the arts with analyses of cultural practices, beliefs and social systems. The curriculum of the major is designed so that students will learn to appreciate and understand foreign cultures, focus on themes of global significance, and master the varied disciplinary approaches employed to study international issues.
Students direct aspects of their own studies by choosing either a geographic OR a thematic emphasis area according to their individual interests. For students wishing to double major, International Studies is an ideal complement to a wide range of academic degree programs. Many of our majors are double majoring in disciplines like political science, business, language study, or anthropology.