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International Studies

International Studies International Studies

Globalization fundamentally changes the world because it restructures the way states, societies, communities and individuals relate to one another.

This creates new challenges that cannot be met by nations or markets alone or understood and overcome using merely one disciplinary perspective.

International Studies is an interdisciplinary major that focuses on social transformation and innovative responses to seemingly intractable global problems. International Studies students learn to:

Think across disciplines
Move between the the local and the global
Be mindful of the realities of human lives at the center of our investigations

One of UNCW's strategic goals is to "create an educational environment that prepares our students to be global citizens." Students are prepared to face these global issues and help create a more just and equitable world.

However, preparing students to be competitive in the global workforce is equally as important. Occupations and professions in a variety of settings increasingly emphasize global knowledge, skills and experience.

The International Studies major is designed specifically to meet these goals by offering an interdisciplinary bachelor's degree that provides a distinctive international learning experience for UNCW students. The integrative program curriculum will provide students with:

A focus on a particular international theme or geographic area of concentration
Exposure to other cultures, people, and places
An understanding of one's own culture from international perspectives
A deeper appreciation of the global society.

Why major in international studies? International Studies graduates gain a competitive edge in the global workforce & increase relevant experiences and marketability for continuing education and careers in a global economy.

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Undergraduate Program International studies is an interdisciplinary major that focuses on social transformation and innovative responses to seemingly intractable global problems. Explore

International Studies Minor A minor in international studies can help you navigate the world as a proactive global citizen able to contend with cultural diversity, political differences and the impact of globalization. Learn More

^“ You must be the change you wish to see in the world. ^”

Mohandas Gandhi

Concentrations

Thematic

An international perspective recognizes that many issues cross borders and continents. Therefore, students can concentrate their studies on various global themes:

Art and Literature
Globalization
The Environment
International Education

Regional

Students may also concentrate their studies on the politics, economics, languages, cultures, literatures of a particular region of the world. The thematic concentrations include:

Africa
Asia
Europe
Latin America
Middle East
North America (for international students only)

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MAJORING OR MINORING

Here is how to declare International Studies as your major or minor. If you have any questions, email, phone, or drop by the International Studies office to talk to the department chair or administrative associate.

How to Declare a Major

WHERE ARE INTERNATIONAL STUDIES GRADS NOW?

Peace Corps
Elon University School of Law
American University Washington College of Law
Council on Foreign Relations in Washington DC
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
Northwestern University; Master of Global Health
Language and Culture Assistant, Spain
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Federal Reserve
Palladium: Make it Possible
AmeriCorps
Fulbright Teaching Fellowship in Germany
District Sales Manager at Anheuser-Busch InBev
Vanda Pharmaceuticals
M.Sc. Management at Imperial College Business School, London
Intelligence Analyst at U.S. Army Reserves
JET Program, Japan
Avaya
M.A. in International Studies, Miami University
M.A. in Latin American Studies at Georgetown University
University of North Carolina Wilmington
M.Sc. in International Relations and Affairs, The University of Edinburgh
MPA Candidate, San Diego State University

Marketing Director and Assistant Manager at the Hemp Pharmacy
J.D. Candidate at New England Law
Credit Suisse
Import Services Agent at Expeditors
Google Fiber
English Second Language Teacher at Berlitz Deutschland GmbH
Graduate Student at Howard University
Wine Consultant at Winestore Holdings, LLC
M.A. Higher Education Administration, University of Michigan
M.Ed.in International Higher Education, Loyola University Chicago
Carrier Sales Representative at Becker Logistics
Student Affairs Manager and Community Outreach Coordinator, The School for Field Studies in South Caicos, Turks and Caicos
M.A. in Economía y Organización de la Empresa at Universidad de Granada
Client Marketing Specialist at ROI Revolution, Inc.
Clinical Trial Administrator at Chiltern
PPD
Travel Advisor, Latin America for Less, Lima, Peru
Booz Allen Hamilton
Atlantic Council with the Rafic Hariri Center for the Middle East