University of South Alabama

International Studies Program

The International Studies Program breaks the traditional mold to offer a multi-disciplinary and multi-college program designed to prepare students for the needs of tomorrow’s global society. The program, leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts, combines the study of foreign language and culture with broad training in international studies, regional studies (Asia, Europe, Latin America), international relations, and international business. Upon graduation, the student can enter the private or public sector with skills needed in an interdependent world, or pursue further graduate-level study in area studies, international business, language, or international affairs.

"International education, with the broad perspective it brings, may well be the sine qua non of success in a global marketplace” (Henry Kaufman, Chair, Institution of International Education)

The International Studies Program is designed for students who have a strong interest in international affairs and who wish to build a solid foundation for a career with international organizations, non-governmental organizations, government, or international business.

List of IS-related courses for Spring 2009 click here

What's new for fall 2008?

Fall picnic - September 6, 1-4pm Intramural Pavilion on campus

Oct 6, 7pm-- Roundtable on the foriegn policies of the presidential candidates

International Education Week -- November 17-21 (see http://iew.state.gov/)

Former President of Costa Rica to speak on campus on Monady, November 24 at 2:00 pm in the Library Auditorium.

As of Spring 2008, USA has a chapter of Sigma Iota Rho, the International Studies Honor Society. For information on the organzation, visit their website at: www.sigmaiotarho.org/. To apply, go to forms.

*see the Fall 2008 newsletter* click here*