International Studies Program
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International Studies
The International Studies Program at UW Oshkosh is an interdisciplinary
undergraduate major including courses from more than a dozen University
Departments in three colleges within the university.
This enables the International Studies Program to utilize faculty expertise
scattered throughout the university, drawing faculty specialists from
a wide range of fields with expertise in global and international affairs
to create a unique program encompassing all aspects of world affairs and
functioning in the current interdependent global economy.
Because of its interdisciplinary nature, the International Studies Program
links the economic, political, social, and environmental factors involved
in contemporary international relations in the complex modern world, with
study of a foreign language. It offers students the opportunity to study
current world affairs, the process of diplomacy, the position of the United States in the world
and its interaction with other nations, the functioning of international
business, various regions of the world, and in particular the developing
and less developed countries.
Students graduating with a degree in International Studies are prepared
to function in the global economy, combining cultural and language skills with analytical
skills and necessary background in several diverse fields. They understand
the significance of culture, history, and values in the diverse nations
of the world, are aware of the diverse regions of the world, the ways in which nations relate to each other, and understand
the linkages between economic, political, and social events. They are
also aware of global issues such as the environment, pollution, trade,
economic development, and social development, as well as international
organizations and their role in addressing these global issues.
Students enrolled in the International Studies Program choose from approximately
200 courses offered
within the participating departments.
Key and integrated courses are offered within International Studies, while
the vast majority of the courses are offered within participating departments.
Consult the course list for a list of courses by discipline.
Students who designate International Studies as their major on their admission
form or who declare an International Studies major by completing a form
in Registration Office, will be assigned an advisor within International
Studies who will help them plan their studies and academic career.
Choices of courses within the requirements for general education and BA or
BS degrees will be affected by their International Studies major, so that
the most internationally related courses may be accepted. The earlier
a student declares an International Studies Major, the earlier they can
start making choices, since courses that meet General Education requirements
can also serve as prerequisites for required advanced courses, thus enabling
more opportunities for further specialization available if chosen carefully.
Students majoring in International Studies meet Basic Requirements, and select their own individual emphasis
from any of the disciplines, area
studies, or specialized fields which constitute the International
Studies Program. In doing so they exercise choices enabling them to focus
on the international aspects of greatest interest to them and most beneficial
to their future careers, selecting or designing their own specialties
within International Studies.
Students majoring in International Studies often include complementing
minors and additional majors in their plans, providing them with interrelated
and complementing specializations that maximize options for graduate study
and enhancing their strengths for their intended careers.
All students majoring in International Studies are required to complete
the BA foreign language requirement, that is the equivalent of at least two years of university level foreign language
study. Indeed, the completion of a minor in foreign language is recommended,
to assure that students are able to function in another region of the
world.
Students majoring in International Studies can choose from emphases in
General International Studies and International
Business. Within the General International Studies track many choices
regarding specialties are offered.
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