Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - International Studies

International Studies aims to educate global citizens. The major promotes global understanding and lifelong learning through an international, intercultural, and interdisciplinary curriculum. It is designed to foster understanding of world societies and global issues from varied disciplinary perspectives, including cultural diversity and norms, economic interconnectedness, conflict and war, environmental degradation, human rights violations and solutions. Students learn the communication, research, and critical thinking skills necessary to assess cultural, economic, political, and social systems in a global context. Majors learn to understand and communicate with diverse communities at home and abroad, a foundation of work and life in the twenty-first century, by studying complex international issues, including the dynamic global economy and the expectations of global citizenship.

International Studies majors shape their own course of study from a curriculum that balances depth and breadth of international and regionally comparative courses in different academic specializations. Majors are encouraged to choose a relevant minor to focus their course of study. Majors are encouraged to study abroad or to pursue international or globally related internships and service learning opportunities. International Studies advances awareness of global issues on campus by promoting participation in student organizations that support international understanding and diversity education, especially the Model United Nations and United and Mutually Equal.