Academic Programs
International Studies
International and Area Studies provides students with
the opportunity to design interdisciplinary programs of study that will give
them an understanding of the human experience in a global perspective, while at
the same time allowing them to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in
specific geographical areas. These programs include (1) a major or minor
in International
Studies, (2) a minor in Asian
Studies, (3) a minor in European
Studies, and (4) a major or minor in Latin
American Studies.
To succeed in an international career, students need expertise in the politics, economics, history, language, and cultures of societies other than their own. The curricula for the International and Area Studies programs are designed to provide students with a foundation for this expertise, requiring course work in the social sciences, business, language, and humanities. To maximize the educational experience in these degree programs, all majors are strongly encouraged to spend at least one semester or summer studying abroad. The University offers numerous study-abroad opportunities around the world. Most of the courses taught in the study-abroad programs may be applied to the International and Area Studies majors and minors.
The Director of International Studies is Professor Stephen K. Wegren, of the Political Science Department.
