International Studies
International studies provides students with the opportunity to internationalize their primary major by combining special requirements to obtain the international studies major with their academic field of study. Students complete course 工作 that integrates a senior project, demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language, and participate in an experience abroad to complete a second major in International Studies. An international studies minor is also available.
For individuals who
Enjoy learning about our increasingly global world and want to 工作 with a variety of populations across the globe. Are interested in learning a second language and studying abroad.
寻找
A supplemental degree that enhances any primary major. Study abroad experience.
成为
- 外国服务
- 全球政治
- 国际援助
- International Business
- 旅行作家
主要
The International Studies major is a secondary major that is offered concurrently with a student’s primary program of study. In addition to the courses required f或者是 student's primary major, students seeking the International Studies major are required to take courses that have an international focus. These include a 15-credit core and nine credits of electives that will be chosen with the help of the student's adviser. 工作, 实习, or study abroad experience, as well as an integrative senior project that ties international study to the primary degree is also required. Currently, the international studies major is not available to earn in an online format.
小
The International Studies 小 provides students the opportunity to internationalize their major as well, but on a less intensive level. It requires 18 credits of study, a second language and an experience abroad. The minor is available online and can be declared with a primary major that is also being taught in an online format.
语言
Knowledge of a foreign language is an important part of the program. At NDSU students may study Spanish. Additional language study is available through the Tri-大学 University in languages such as German, French and Chinese. Foreign language proficiency equivalent to completion of two years of college language study is required. This requirement may be met either through appropriate course 工作 or through a testing procedure in the Department of Modern 语言.
国外的经验
An important part of the International Studies major is participation in a study, 工作, 实习, or research experience abroad for at least 10 consecutive weeks in duration. The experience abroad must be pre-approved by the International Studies adviser. Assistance with finding an overseas study program is available in the Office of International 项目.
Selective 入学
To be eligible to participate in the International Studies major, students must have declared a primary major and maintain a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.50. Additional information about the International Studies major and curriculum requirements are available through the department of a student’s primary academic major, the college International Studies adviser, 或者是 Department of Modern 语言.