Program Overview

International Studies Program

The International Studies program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of global issues and perspectives. The program offers a major and a minor, as well as an honors program for qualified students.

Honors Program

The ITS Honors Program is designed for qualified, self-motivated International Studies majors. Students in the honors program work on a one-on-one basis with a faculty mentor, develop an original honors thesis, and graduate with "Honors in International Studies." The honors program provides students with substantive real-world benefits, including prestigious careers in the public, private, and non-profit sector, or admission to prominent graduate programs in International Studies or related disciplines.

Honors Society

As a member of the ITS Honors Program, students have the opportunity to join the Beta Tau chapter of Sigma Iota Rho (SIR), the national Honor Society for International Studies. To be eligible for membership, students must be juniors with an overall 3.3 GPA and a 3.4 GPA in International Studies courses. The lifetime membership fee is $45. Membership in Sigma Iota Rho enhances the credentials of its members by publicly recognizing their devotion to International Studies and representing the best and brightest in the field.

Program Details

• The Major: The International Studies major provides students with a comprehensive understanding of global issues and perspectives.
• The Minor: The International Studies minor is designed for students who want to supplement their major with a global perspective.
• Honors Program: The ITS Honors Program is designed for qualified, self-motivated International Studies majors.
• Eligibility and Requirements: Students must meet certain eligibility requirements to participate in the honors program, including a minimum GPA and completion of specific courses.
• Advising: Students in the International Studies program receive advising from faculty members to help them plan their course of study.
• Careers: The International Studies program prepares students for careers in the public, private, and non-profit sector, as well as for graduate study in International Studies or related disciplines.
• Scholarships: Students in the International Studies program may be eligible for scholarships to support their study abroad or research experiences.
• Student Groups: The International Studies program has several student groups, including the International Studies Club and the Sigma Iota Rho honor society.
• Education Abroad: The International Studies program offers students the opportunity to study abroad in a variety of locations around the world.
• For International Students: The International Studies program welcomes international students and provides support services to help them succeed in their studies.

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