International Affairs provides an interdisciplinary understanding of foreign cultures and societies, the dynamics of world politics, and how other nations perceive the world and why they act the way they do. Students must choose a foreign language and develop a competency in this area. Complimenting this major with a minor in a Modern Foreign Language is strongly encouraged. International Affairs is a Bachelor of Arts degree program. Keep in mind, however, that some fields will require graduate study or further schooling of some kind.
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The internet is a fantastic source of information. A broad range of resources on career fields, internships, and job search information is also available in the Academic Advising and Career Development Resource Center located in 303 Wilson Hall. The new global community is in need of new professionals who have an international outlook. Due to the flexibility of the field individuals may pursue various career paths. Usually students in this field will study areas such as history, political science, economics and foreign languages to learn about other countries and the international community.