As we embrace the reality of global interdependence, the International Studies major has been designed to prepare students for international leadership roles in the twenty-first century. This program encourages its majors to think both globally and across disciplines as they seek to understand the dynamics of a global society. The International Studies major has been designed to prepare students for careers in the most dynamic sectors of global governance, society and economy. The vitality behind this program comes from faculty in several disciplinary fields who offer courses and act as a steering committee for the program.
Students take a core of interdisciplinary courses, select a specialization, and complete a minor.
The core courses in International Studies provide all students with a basis on which to build their individualized programs through one of six thematic specializations. Core courses ensure students will be introduced to international relations, global history, cultural issues, and the concerns and challenges facing developing and developed countries. Students also select a minor which complements the thematic specializations. The specializations offer students the opportunity for more individualized training within the framework of international studies. The six specializations are International Political Economy, Peace and Conflict, European Cultural Studies, Cultural Studies of the Americas, Advanced Industrial Societies, and the Developing World.