BA International Studies - Global Culture and Societies
International studies is about understanding the major political, social and economic issues of our time. As a student in the international studies major, you’ll discover new world views, learn to assess international trends and emerge from the program as an informed and ethically aware citizen.
The international studies major is interdisciplinary, so you’ll be taking courses in a variety of fields including economics, political science, history, international relations and more. You’ll also get to focus your studies on particular regions of the globe— Latin America, Africa, Asia, Europe—and explore their languages, history, political structures and economies. All students in the international studies major are required to complete an internship at an international business, governmental agency or non-governmental organization, so you’ll gain the professional development and hands-on experience needed to succeed after graduation.
International studies is about understanding the major political, social and economic issues of our time. As a student in the international studies major, you’ll discover new world views, learn to assess international trends and emerge from the program as an informed and ethically aware citizen.
The international studies major is interdisciplinary, so you’ll be taking courses in a variety of fields including economics, political science, history, international relations and more. You’ll also get to focus your studies on particular regions of the globe— Latin America, Africa, Asia, Europe—and explore their languages, history, political structures and economies. All students in the international studies major are required to complete an internship at an international business, governmental agency or non-governmental organization, so you’ll gain the professional development and hands-on experience needed to succeed after graduation.
