The International Studies degree provides an interdisciplinary curriculum that captures the broad range of social, political, cultural and economic forces at play in an increasingly interdependent world. Courses are linked by language, topic and region, and class work is enhanced by a related international experience. Upon graduation, international studies majors will have the language proficiency, analytical skills, substantive knowledge and cultural sensitivity necessary for work in government, academia or international business.

Upon entering the Program, students enroll in INTS 201 Introduction to International Studies and complete four semesters of their foreign language before they begin their Program-approved international experience. Within two semesters of returning from their experience, students enroll in INTS 481 Senior Seminar. The Senior Seminar centers on the student thesis that is the capstone of their major