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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.

B.A. in International Studies

International Studies Minor

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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“ 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

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CONTACT US

Phone: (910) 962-7705

InternationalStudies@uncw.edu

International Studies
601 S. College Road
UNCW, Wilmington, NC 28403-5629

Our office is located in the Teaching Lab Building, Suite 2116. 

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