International Studies at 吃瓜网 is an interdisciplinary field that explores issues and ideas that cross national boundaries. You鈥檒l examine political, cultural, historical, economic and social topics from a global perspective, focusing on regions outside the United States and on transnational challenges like the environment, international law and global systems. This area of study prepares you to understand and engage with the world鈥檚 complexity鈥攕kills valued in international business, government, NGOs, public policy, consulting, diplomacy and academia.

About International Studies at FAU

At 吃瓜网 Atlantic, International Studies is designed for students who want to go beyond borders. You鈥檒l build expertise through a blend of coursework, language study and immersive experiences. The program requires you to study abroad for at least five weeks, deepening your understanding of other cultures and global issues. You鈥檒l also develop advanced language skills and complete a senior honors thesis, working closely with faculty mentors. The curriculum is flexible, letting you focus on regions and topics that match your interests, and draws on courses from multiple disciplines for a truly global education.

Degrees Offered at 吃瓜网 Atlantic

Undergraduate

• Bachelor of Arts: Concentration in International Studies (Wilkes Honors College)

Concentration in International Studies

Students must earn a "C" or better in each course taken to fulfill a concentration requirement.

Overview and Advisory Board

International studies is an interdisciplinary concentration with a focus on issues that cross national boundaries. Courses that fulfill international studies requirements must have either substantive content that examines political, cultural, historical, economic and social issues in areas outside of the United States or a primary focus on transnational issues such as the global environment, international law, or international political and economic systems. Students of international studies may pursue careers in international business, government, non-governmental organizations, public policy, consulting, diplomacy and academic careers with an international focus.

Foreign Language Requirement

Students must take at least two language courses beyond the minimum for graduation (for Spanish this would mean two courses beyond SPN 1121). Students are strongly encouraged to take a literature or civilization course in a modern foreign language.

Foreign Studies Requirement

Students must participate in a study abroad program of five weeks or longer (summer or during the semester). Language courses and area studies courses taken while studying abroad may be counted toward the area studies or the Foreign Language Requirement.

Honors Thesis and Research Seminar

The Honors Thesis requirements include: a Project Description due before the end of the Spring semester of the junior year, an annotated bibliography or series of literature reviews handed in to the thesis advisor during the first semester of the senior year, a written Honors Thesis Proposal to be defended during the first semester of the senior year, and at least a 30 page Honors Thesis at the end of the senior year.

Area Studies (18 credits)

The area studies requirement directs students to develop specialized knowledge about regions of the world (Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, or the Middle East) by taking six 3-credit courses related to a region or regions of their interest. Of the six courses, four must be taken at the 3000 or 4000 level. The six courses must be drawn from at least 3 different disciplines and may include team-taught and interdisciplinary courses. Special Topics Courses and interdisciplinary co-taught courses (with an IDS prefix) may be included for credit in any geographic area depending on the international content of the course (subject to approval by the concentration board). Students may supplement their area studies requirements by taking up to three courses (9 credits) in the College of Arts and Letters from the list of approved courses below.

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