Program Overview

International Studies Program

The International Studies Program offers a variety of regionally-oriented courses that expose students to the culture, history, and politics of a particular world region. All courses are interdisciplinary, meaning students are exposed to perspectives from the arts, humanities, geography, and social sciences. Course cover both historical development and contemporary issues. Courses are regularly offered in both traditional and online formats. All fulfill Oakland's Global Perspective General Education requirement.

Program Requirements

The International Studies Program offers the following majors and minors:

• Majors
  • Chinese Studies, B.A.
  • Japanese Studies, B.A.
  • Latin American Studies, B.A.
• Minors
  • African and African-American Studies Minor
  • Chinese Studies Minor
  • Japanese Studies Minor
  • Middle Eastern Studies Minor
  • Russian and East European Studies Minor
  • South Asian Studies Minor

Accreditation

Oakland University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.