University Bulletin 2022-23

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International Studies

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International Studies Staff (251) 460-6746
Director Dr. Christine Rinne (Europe)
Faculty Affiliates

Ms. Kristy Britt, Modern and Classical Languages and Literature (Latin America)
Dr. Claire Cage, History (Europe, Global Health)
Dr. S. Raj Chaudhury, Physics (Asia)
Dr. Laureen Fregeau, Education (Latin America, Global Health)
Dr. Philip Habel, Political Science (Europe, Latin America)
Dr. Delwar Hossain, Communication (Asia)
Dr. Zoya Khan, Modern and Classical Languages and Literature (Latin America)
Dr. Mara Kozelsky, History (Asia, Europe)
Dr. Scott Liebertz, Political Science and Criminal Justice (Latin America)
Dr. Christina Lindeman, Visual Arts (Europe)
Dr. Eric Loomis, Philosophy (Asia)
Dr. Mihaela Marin, Modern and Classical Languages and Literature (Europe)
Dr. Susan McCready, Modern and Classical Languages and Literature (Europe)
Dr. David Meola, History (Europe)
Dr. David Messenger, History  (Europe)
Dr. Harrison Miller, History (Asia)
Dr. Hosik Min, Sociology (Asia)
Dr. Mark Moberg, Anthropology (Latin America)
Dr. Frances Mujica, Geography (Latin America, Global Health)
Dr. Matthew Pettway, Modern and Classical Languages and Literature (Latin America)
Ms. Terri Rice, Modern and Classical Languages and Literature (Latin America)
Dr. Harry Roddy, Modern and Classical Languages and Literature (Europe)
Dr. Roy Ryder, Geography (Latin America)
Dr. Alex Sharland, Marketing (International Business)
Dr. Thomas Shaw, Political Science and Criminal Justice (Global Health)
Dr. Michele Strong, History (Europe)
Dr. Anton Svynarenko, Modern and Classical Languages and Literature (Europe, Asian Studies)
Dr. James Swofford, Economics (International Business)
Dr. Eleanor ter Horst, Modern and Classical Languages and Literature (Europe)
Dr. Kevin Tsai, Modern and Classical Languages and Literature (Asia)
Dr. Kelly Urban, History (Latin America, Global Health)
Dr. Brian Whitener, Modern and Classical Languages and Literature (Latin America)
Dr. Rebecca Williams, History (Asia, Middle East)
Dr. Charles Wu, Political Science (International Relations, Asian Studies)

International Studies website
http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/internationalstudies

The International Studies major is a rigorous interdisciplinary program designed for students who wish to build a solid foundation for a career in international affairs. The program combines language fluency, international/ area studies, and international business, and, as such, fulfills the requirements for both the major and minor. The faculty directing the major is drawn mostly from the departments of modern and classical languages and literature, geography, history, philosophy, political science, sociology and anthropology.

All first-time freshmen must successfully complete CAS 100: First Year Experience as a degree requirement. Students must enroll during their first term at USA, except for summer-entry students who must enroll in the fall semester following entry. GEO 312 will satisfy the technology requirement for International Studies majors.

Study Abroad

Students in International Studies are strongly encouraged to incorporate international experiences as part of their academic activities. Study, research, and internships as well as service learning and community service abroad are available options. For more information contact the IS Office and/or the USA Office of International Education.