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International studies is an interdisciplinary program that emphasizes the international aspects of many areas of study and embraces a wide range of approaches and topics. International studies include the study of history, culture, anthropology, foreign language, international politics, international economics, literature and religion.

The College of Letters and Sciences is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

The interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum strengthens written and oral skills and thereby prepares students for the widest variety of career opportunities. The primary career goal of the international studies major is to provide students interested in either international careers or graduate/ professional training in international affairs with the proper foundation. The globalization of the world economy and the dominance of multinational corporations make the program especially attractive. Students who major in international studies often go into:

• Law, especially international law and international business law.
• The Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State.
• International business.
• Journalism in international politics or current affairs.
• Foreign language instruction or translation.

The courses in the international studies major are taught by faculty in geography, political science, history, womenÕs studies, anthropology, philosophy, religious studies, economics, and languages and literatures. A student in the major is therefore exposed to a wide range of viewpoints from many different areas of knowledge. Lists of faculty may be found in the UW-Whitewater Undergraduate Catalog.

Preparation for the degree should begin in high school with particular emphasis given to strengthening communication and analytical skills. Students are encouraged to begin foreign language training at the high school level and to take advantage of opportunities to study and experience different cultures.

Many students who major in international studies take advantage of the numerous study abroad programs that are available through foreign universities and the University of Wisconsin System. Study abroad is encouraged, and every attempt is made to integrate courses taken abroad into the studentÕs major program. While an internship is not required of international studies majors, the Political Science department has successfully placed students in a wide variety of governmental offices, non-profit organizations, and businesses.

International studies graduates have found employment in a variety of governmental offices, non-profit organizations and businesses, both local and international. Others have gone on to graduate or professional schools.

The international studies program at UW-Whitewater is home to a chapter of Sigma Iota Rho, the national honor society for international studies. Outstanding students are invited for membership each year.

At UW-Whitewater, the international studies major is an extended program consisting of 61 credits. Because of its length, no minor course of study is required for international studies majors; however, many international studies majors find it advantageous to take a minor course of study in addition to the major. Highly recommended minor courses of study include Asian studies, Latin American studies and the professional minor in business for students interested in these areas of concentration. Individualized majors and minors are also available and allow students to tailor their program to their specific career goals and interests.

Required Courses
-Cultural Anthropology
-Cross Cultural Communication
-International Economics or Comparative Economic Systems
-Human Geography
-History course at or above the 300 level relating to the chosen regional emphasis
-International Relations
-Topics in International Studies
-16 credits of the same foreign language or Languages and Literatures Department certified equivalent or 16 credits at a non- English speaking university Regional Emphasis 12 credits from one of the following areas: Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America.
-General (If the General area is chosen, one course must be selected from each of the four focus groups: culture, economics, politics, and society.)
-Elective Courses 12 credits must be earned from among areas outside the regional emphasis.