International Studies Major (B.A.)

Major code BA5238*

Center for International Studies
Yamada International House, First Floor
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.1840
Fax: 740.593.1837
international.studies@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/cis/

Dr. Joshua Hill, contact person
hillj6@ohio.edu

Program Overview

International Studies is a globally-focused interdisciplinary program that draws courses from different disciplines in the humanities, arts, social sciences, and physical sciences. Students select one regional concentration (Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, or Middle East/North Africa) and one transregional theme (Global Communication; International Development and Global Commerce; Health and Development; Arts, Culture, and Society; Global Sustainability and Environmental Literacy; or Security Studies) as areas of specialization. Advanced language study and a study abroad experience are required.

The interdisciplinary nature of the International Studies major is applicable to a wide variety of professions.

*This program was approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education on 8/21/23. It is replacing the following programs: BA4405 - Global Studies - Africa, BA4406 - Global Studies - Asia, BA4407 - Global Studies - Europe, and BA4408 - Global Studies - Latin America.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First Year Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Change of Program Policy

No selective or limited admission requirements.

External Transfer Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

International Studies graduates will possess the skills and knowledge to find meaningful post-baccalaureate opportunities in a variety of fields, including government, education, non-profits, business, and more. Through their language training and study abroad experience, graduates will be well-positioned to participate effectively in today’s globalized and diverse workplace.

Requirements

Universitywide Graduation Requirements

Ohio University requires the completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours for the conferral of a bachelor’s degree. This program can be completed within that 120-hour requirement. For more information on the minimum hours requirement and other universitywide requirements, please review the Graduation Requirements – Universitywide page.

Liberal Arts and Sciences Distribution Requirement

View the College and Liberal Arts and Sciences Distribution Requirements .

Foreign Language and Study Abroad Requirement

The International Studies program requires completion of three years (6 semesters) or equivalent of a foreign language. This can consist of 3 years in the same language, or 2 years in one language with an additional year in another language. Additionally, students are required to study abroad for at least 4 weeks in a location which overlaps with their regional concentration.

Core Courses

Complete the following courses:

ANTH 1010 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Credit Hours: 3
GEOG 2400 - Environmental Geography Credit Hours: 3
INST 1010 - Understanding the World Credit Hours: 3
INST 4960 - Global Problems, Local Solutions Credit Hours: 3
POLS 2500 - International Relations Credit Hours: 3

Core Elective

Complete one of the following courses:

ACCT 1000 - Financial Accounting for Entrepreneurs Credit Hours: 3
ECON 1000 - Survey of Economics Credit Hours: 3
ECON 1030 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
ECON 1040 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
ETM 1030 - Enterprise Computer Methods Credit Hours: 3
GEOG 2680 - Introduction to GIS and Mapping Sciences Credit Hours: 4
MATH 2530 - Introductory Data Science Credit Hours: 4
PSY 2110 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Credit Hours: 4

Regional Concentration

Complete one of the following regional concentration requirements. The requirements are composed of 12 credit hours which must come from three different subject areas.