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International Studies: Description of Major
International Studies majors study the intersection of politics, economics, history, culture, and foreign languages. It is an attractive major for students interested in international business, government service, or international development.
The curriculum includes courses in international and comparative politics, international law and organizations, economic systems, and foreign languages. Students also select courses from history, religious studies, philosophy, geography, urban affairs and planning, and business.
Students have four degree options: World Politics and Policy; International Business; Environmental Affairs; and Global Development. Students are required to reach proficiency in a foreign language.
Program Areas / Concentrations / Options:
Business
The Business option includes courses in accounting, finance, management, and marketing, all taught in the Pamplin College of Business.
Environmental Affairs
The Environmental Affairs option prepares students for work in private companies or public agencies that deal with increasingly important issues of the environment.
International Development
The International Development option is for students interested in working in the Third World. It includes courses in natural resources and food production, as well as nutrition.
World Politics and Policy
This option is designed for students interested in journalism, teaching, government service, or law school and it includes additional history and political science courses beyond those required in the common core.