International Studies
An Interdisciplinary Major
The world in which we live is truly a global community, with organizations, corporations, and individuals from all nations interacting on a daily basis. At Washington College, we believe in the importance of understanding very different cultures all over the world.
The International Studies major gives students a strong foundation of theoretical knowledge as well as practical experience that prepares them for careers and advanced training in teaching, politics, business, journalism, international work, public service, and a wide range of other fields. The curriculum is enhanced by an integrated internship, study abroad and foreign exchange component, and supplemented with numerous extracurricular activities such as the Model United Nations and on-campus programming through the Goldstein Program in Public Affairs, International House and the student-run International Studies Council. Students majoring in this field are under the guidance of the director of the International Studies program. The program is offered through the cooperative efforts of the departments of Business Management, Economics, History, Modern Languages, Political Science, and Sociology and Anthropology. There is no minor in International Studies, though non-majors are encouraged to pursue a regional or functional concentration offered in International Studies (discussed below). Speak to your faculty advisor about how a concentration might enrich your particular course of study.
The College's proximity to Washington, D.C. is an asset to the program, helping students land internships with the State Department, as well as with American embassies overseas and with the United Nations. Students can also gain practical experience with international organizations by participating in the Model United Nations and other student conferences.
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