International Studies
About the Major
International Studies is an interdisciplinary program that provides knowledge of international or global issues including regional and global political economies; comparative cultural and political systems; ethnicity, identity, and belief systems; peace, conflict, and wars; gender, culture, and politics; and global science and environmental issues (e.g., water management, etc.). The major prepares students for careers as specialists or representatives in: international relations, international publications, cross cultural training in educational and business fields, public affairs, government foreign service, export sales, and international research.
Possible Careers for this Major
Prehealth & Prelaw
Any CLAS major may prepare you for admission to professional schools such as medical school, vet school, law school, etc.
For more possibilities visit the Career Resource Center Web Site
- Law Enforcement
- Legislator
- Peace Corps
- Policy Analyst
- Public Relations Specialist
- Attorney
- Communications Specialist
- Export Sales
- Foreign Company Representative
- Foreign Service Officer
- Intelligence Officer
- Journalist
Cool Courses You Might Take
- Peoples of Africa (ANT 4352)
- German Folk and Fairy Tales (GET 3930)
- Chinese Culture (CHT 3500)
- Secret Police under Communism (EUS 3220)
- Politics of the Middle East (CPO 3403)
- Luso-Brazilian Civilization (POR 3500)
- For more courses, please visit the course information page on the major's page.
Some Unique Opportunities in this Major
- A required Senior Experience includes many options to obtain the degree. See the major website.
