International Studies

Andrea Egler

International studies major Andrea Egler during her summer 2007 study abroad in Estonia

If you are looking for a major that gives you many options to expand your knowledge of international politics and foreign cultures, then consider WVU’s international studies program.

You can customize your plan of study by choosing one or two regional and global affairs tracks, and you can get real-world experience from international internships and study abroad programs.

Facts

  • WVU offers a major and a minor in international studies.
  • Majors choose to specialize in one of four "regional" tracks and/or one of four "global affairs" tracks.
  • One of the newest additions to the major is an intelligence and national security area of emphasis.
  • International Studies is one of the fastest growing majors in the Eberly College.

What classes will I take?

The International Studies curriculum is drawn from internationally-oriented courses, mainly from the Departments of Sociology and Anthropology, Foreign Languages, Geography, History, and Political Science, and the College of Business and Economics.

All majors are required to complete a core curriculum (15 hours), plus advanced work (33 hours) in one or two areas of emphasis.

Can I study abroad?

Certainly! Hundreds of WVU students study abroad each year. The Office of International Programs has contacts with universities and organizations around the world to help you find the study abroad program that’s right for you.

What can I do with this major?

The many possibilities include careers in international administration, business and commerce, government service, law, journalism, the foreign services, policy analysis, and the national security community. You may also want to pursue graduate study in the social sciences, business, economics, government, public administration, or health care administration

How do I find out more?

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