Students
International Programs in conjunction with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers a International Studies B.A. with either a geographic or thematic emphasis. The major is an interdisciplinary program of study that prepares students for careers in business, government, international development agencies, non-governmental organizations, philanthropic agencies, and the arts. The major is excellent preparation for graduate training in the social sciences and the arts, and in law, business, journalism, international affairs, and area studies.
International Studies is not simply 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 politics, economics, culture, beliefs and social systems.
The curriculum of the major is designed so that students will not only learn to appreciate foreign cultures and focus on themes of global significance, but to master the varied disciplinary approaches employed to study international issues. For students wishing to double major, the International Studies major is also an ideal complement to a wide range of academic degree programs.
Get Involved!
Learning doesn’t happen only in the classroom. International Studies majors are encouraged to take advantage of all aspects of the university community and Get Involved! Join PRISM, the student organization just for International Studies majors. Attend public lectures on campus, like the International Mondays series. Become acquainted with an international student on campus through Global Buddies. However you choose to engage the message is the same — make your time at Iowa meaningful and fun — get involved!