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Fuel your interest in a broader world.

Jumpstart your global-focused career with an international studies major—an interdisciplinary program that is designed to provide multiple perspectives on the issues facing an increasingly connected world.

Whether you see yourself working in trade, politics and diplomacy, nonprofit and humanitarian work, or intercultural exchange, an international studies major at Bethany will give you the tools you need to engage our world and to make a difference in it.

The international studies major allows you to follow your unique interests with a flexible design. Within the program, you will choose 1) a foreign language and 2) either a social sciences or humanities track. Each path includes courses from a variety of fields.

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Areas Of Study

International Studies (Major)

Why Bethany

CUSTOMIZABLE DEGREE PATH - FOCUS ON SOCIAL SCIENCES OR HUMANITIES

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT - GERMAN, SPANISH, FRENCH

CAREERS IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

  • Archivist
  • Cultural Specialist
  • Demographer
  • Diplomat
  • Economist
  • Global Communications Specialist
  • Immigration Specialist
  • Intelligence Specialist
  • International Lawyer
  • International Marketing Consultant
  • International Marketing Specialist
  • International Salesperson
  • International Student Ambassador
  • Journalist
  • Language Specialist
  • Lobbyist
  • Market Research Analyst
  • National Security Agent
  • News reporter
  • Nonprofit Program Manager
  • Political Analyst
  • Politician
  • Research Analyst
  • United Nations Worker
Meet The Faculty
Kayce Mobley

Assistant Professor; Chair of History and Political Science

Morlan Hall
Harald Menz

Professor of World Languages and Cultures (German); Co-Chair, Department of Humanities

Morlan Hall, 116

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Completing an internship within the field of international relations will provide you with the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to the real world of politics and government. Experience first-hand how policies work outside the classroom and gain valuable skills for your career.

Curious what internship opportunities are out there for students majoring in international studies? Check out some examples.

  • Foreign Policy Intern
  • Global Business Development Intern
  • Global Communications and Media Relations Intern
  • Global Sales Intern
  • Government Affairs Intern
  • Journalism Intern
  • Nonprofit Intern
  • Political Affairs Intern
  • Political Intern
  • Public Policy Intern
  • Public Relations Intern
  • Research Intern

View our course catalogue for the full list of requirements and course descriptions.

Interested in learning more about International Studies at Bethany?

We’d love to tell you more about it and answer any questions you may have.