International Studies (BA)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

International studies is designed to help students reflect on and engage in the complex social, political, economic, and cultural interrelations that exist among nations and regions of our increasingly globalized world.Students in the program will learn critical and analytical problem-solving skills that they can apply to contemporary global issues.The international studies major is an interdisciplinary 120-hour course of study including, in addition to general education and foreign language requirements, core courses, international travel study, and electives. Students declaring a major in international studies must select one of the three concentration areas and a minor.Each international studies major is required to take six credit hours of international travel study, either for the duration of a semester or during a summer session to experience immersion in a foreign culture and first hand exposure to international issues.An internship with an international focus is not required, but highly encouraged as an elective course.An independent project option is also available as an elective course and allows students to deepen their involvement with international issues.

College of Arts and Sciences