The Bachelor of Arts in international studies is an interdisciplinary program. The major is administratively housed in the Department of Political Science. A coordinator of the major is appointed by the provost, in consultation with the chair of the political science department. Participating departments include Business, Accounting and Economics; History; Foreign Languages; Political Science; Sociology; Theology; and Visual and Performing Arts.

Students in the International Studies major will be able to:

Understand the basic functioning of state and non-state actors in the international political system, which includes a working knowledge of the international economic system, as well as theoretical paradigms grounding the disciplines comprising international affairs.

Undertake critical analysis of events and issues in the field of international affairs, and demonstrate competency in such analysis through written and verbal discourse.

Discuss socio-cultural differences in the world, demonstrating an awareness of the diversity of cultural and political expression and the interaction of cultures in the modern world.

Develop and conduct original research in the field of international affairs that utilizes appropriate evaluative research methodology and draws upon disciplinary standards of excellence in scholarship and writing.

Address critical ethical and moral challenges to the international system.