International Studies Bachelor of Arts
- Composite Social Studies Education
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice
- Cross-Cultural Service
- Culinary Arts
- Early Child Care and Development
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Engineering
- English
- English Education
- Graphic Design
- Health, Fitness & Recreation
- History
- Humanities
- Information Technology
- Interior Design
- International Studies
- Journalism and Mass Communication
- Keyboard Performance
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Middle School Education
- Music Education
What will I study?
International Studies, an interdisciplinary major, prepares students for careers in international affairs. Its core of history and social studies is complemented by courses in international business and foreign language. The program requires 36 credits in the major; a summer practical experience in a cross-cultural setting is strongly encouraged. The major supports the division's goal of promoting a biblically based study of human interactions and relationships.
Program Learning Outcomes
The student will ...
-- Communicate effectively in cross-cultural settings.
-- Evaluate different political systems and economic theories.
-- Assess global political development in the modern era.
-- Apply biblical principles in cross-cultural settings.
What classes will I take?
First Year +
- Freshman Seminar
- History of Civilization c. 3500 BC to AD 1650
- Old Testament Messages
- Fundamentals of Speech
- English Composition (3 credits)
- Foreign Language (3 credits)
- History of Civilization since 1650
- New Testament Messages
- Introduction to the Arts
- English Composition (3 credits)
- Foreign Language (3 credits)
Second Year +
- Essential Science
- Foundations of Economics
- Fundamentals of Geography
- 200-level Bible Elective (1 credits)
- English Literature or Writing Elec (3 credits)
- Foreign Language (3 credits)
- Economics for the Professional
- National Government
- Hermeneutics
- Foreign Language (3 credits)
- Science, Mathematics or Computer Science (3 credits)
Third Year +
- The West Since 1914
- Bible Doctrines
- Oral Communication for the Professions
- Fine Arts Appreciation Elective (2 credits)
- Foreign Language (3 credits)
- Economic & Political Geography
- International Relations
- Bible Doctrines
- Foreign Language (3 credits)
- Communic Elec (Int'l Studies major) (3 credits)
Fourth Year +
- Themes in Western Thought
- International Studies Seminar
- Cultural Anthropology
- Upper-Level Bible Elective (2 credits)
- History Region Elective (3 credits)
- The Non-Western World Since 1914
- Comparative Politics
- Apologetics & Worldview
- Philosophy or Psychology (3 credits)
- Political Science Elective (3 credits)
Future Careers
Careers will be open to you in international agencies. A foreign language minor will greatly enhance your opportunities to become part of various government agencies abroad. Opportunities are available in international companies or in American companies which operate abroad.
Students can network with a variety of employers through our online placement service, CareerCentral. A multitude of employment opportunities are posted annually. In addition, over 60 businesses and 150 Christian schools/mission boards/Christian organizations come on campus to recruit students in a variety of majors through on-campus interviews and job/ministry fairs. The Career Services office also helps students by holding seminars on resume preparation and interview techniques.
Career Services can help you prepare for job hunting and networking with employers.
