About Us
Welcome to International Studies at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. The Department of International Studies offers an interdisciplinary major and liberal arts education of the world for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students. It is where all the components of the School of Languages, Cultures and World Affairs come together.
Drs. Bea Maldonado, Blake Scott, Max Kovalov, and Malte Pehl of the International Studies Program at the Majors-Minors Fair on the Cistern.
International Studies focuses on diverse political, economic, cultural, and environmental issues that have and continue to impact our world. Our goal is to help students develop a global perspective concerning vital trends and real-world experiences that are essential to understand as university students and future community and international leaders.
Department of International Studies Mission Statement
International Studies is both an interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary program. It emphasizes knowledge of regions across disciplines and time, providing students with the skills necessary to become global citizens. Students in the major acquire a firm grasp of methodologies appropriate to the study of international phenomena, in-depth expertise in a particular region of the world or international theme, competence in a foreign language, and globally relevant experience through study- or internship abroad programs.
The department recognizes that a comprehensive focus on international issues, foreign cultures, and societies is beyond the ability of any one discipline to provide. Therefore, courses draw from multiple disciplines to give students a multi-dimensional perspective on global development and transnational issues. In the 21st century, virtually all occupations require knowledge of international connections. Global challenges call for global solutions and students with knowledge and understanding of real-world issues and cultures will be in high demand as the new generation of leaders in their community.