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International Studies Degree
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Program type:
Major
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
4 years
Credit Hours:
120
Become a more informed citizen of the world.
We have one of the Southwest's largest and most advanced undergraduate degree programs
that will provide you a deep understanding of world diversity.
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Request More InfoWhy Earn an International Studies Degree?
In response to the increased interest in international issues, the University of North
Texas offers a B.A. degree in International Studies. There are five concentration
from which students can choose:
- International Business Economics
- International Development and Humanitarian Affairs
- International Security and Diplomacy
- Peace Studies
- Regional Studies
This major is designed to prepare students for jobs in both the public and private sectors, where globalization is increasing dramatically. These jobs are concentrated in, but not limited to:
- International Politics
- International Law
- International Security
- International and Development Economics
- International Business
- International Organization
- Human Rights
- Global Environmental and Population Issues
Apart from emphasizing the development of one's future career, the International Studies program will also increase students' awareness and understanding of global issues such as:
- Security/Peace topics
- Issues concerning world population trends
- International trade and business topics
- Weapons of mass destruction proliferation
- International Diplomacy
- Terrorism/Political Violence
- Development and underdevelopment
The program also aims at increasing students' appreciation of world history, cultures, politics, economics, geography, literature, and the arts. In addition to giving the students the needed educational background in the above areas, the major provides the students with the skills in foreign languages as well as analytical and scientific thinking.
Marketable Skills
- Conflict management
- Understanding of current and global issues
- Multicultural/diversity competencies
- Oral and written communication
- Analysis/decision making
International Studies Degree Highlights
The major draws upon the undergraduate programs from the departments of Political
Science, History, Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, Geography, Philosophy, Public
Administration, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Accounting, Finance, Management
and Marketing, the courses of the certificate in International Business and programs
like Women's and Gender Studies.
Due to its interdisciplinary nature, the program's five areas of concentration will
help students be competitive in the workplace and give them the opportunity to take
advanced courses in different academic disciplines and prepare them for graduate degrees
in several international studies fields.
An academic certificate in Global Perspectives is also available. The certificate
will help you develop the cross-cultural communication skills needed to enter a professional
program or the global workforce.
The Study Abroad office provides opportunities to study in Europe, the Middle East,
Asia, Africa or Latin America for a semester or an academic year.
Student organizations such as the Model International Organization and the Sigma Iota
Rho honor society sponsor lectures, discussions and events that focus on international
subjects.
We draw on the expertise of faculty members representing numerous academic disciplines
to give you different perspectives on international subjects.
What Can You Do With an International Studies Degree?
By studying International Studies, you could work for an international business or the:
- American Red Cross
- CIA
- Environmental Protection Agency
- National Security Agency
- United Nations
- U.S. departments of commerce, defense or state
- World Health Organization
During the last 20 years, companies and government agencies have increased their searches for employees who understand international issues to meet the challenges of working with many countries.
International Studies Degree Courses You Could Take
Introduction to International Studies (3 hrs)
Introduces students to the five areas of concentration of the major—international
security and diplomacy, international business and economics, international development
and humanitarian affairs, regional studies, and peace studies.
Peoples and Cultures of Europe (3 hrs)
Investigation of the myriad peoples of Europe within the context of the impact of
broader trends and institutional frameworks. Micro- and macro-level analyses are used
to understand a wide range of issues of both historical and contemporary importance.
Latin American Philosophy (3 hrs)
A chronological study of Latin American philosophical thought from the sixteenth to
the twentieth century focusing on themes related to national identity, history, and
culture.
Eastern Religion and the Environment (3 hrs)
An examination of non-Western religious traditions for an environmental philosophy
geared toward assessing global environmental issues with a focus on South Asian and
East Asian philosophical and religious traditions.
Modern Africa (3 hrs)
African continent since 1800 emphasizing European colonization and colonial rule,
African resistance; the rise of nationalism and liberation movements.
Global Development: Issues and Challenges (3 hrs)
Explores competing perspectives for development and various factors which explain
why some countries are more developed than others. Survey of global challenges such
as environmental, foreign aid, gender empowerment, international migrants, refugees
and indigenous people, the role of culture and religion in development, and corruption
and public sector reform.
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