Major Specializations
The International Studies Program is part of Ohio State's College of Arts & Sciences, and provides internationally focused, cross-cultural course work for undergraduates. In cooperation with departments in several colleges, we offer our students interdisciplinary major and minor programs of study exploring different world regions as well as contemporary global themes.
As an International Studies major, you will choose a subject-area specialization. There are 14 major specializations for you to choose from:
- African Studies
- Development Studies
- East Asian Studies
- Globalization Studies
- Human Rights
- Information Security
- International Conflict & Peace
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Latin American Studies
- Middle East Studies
- Security and Intelligence
- Slavic and East European Studies
- Western European Studies
- World Business and Economy
Students should meet with an academic advisor to design an academic pathway. Please refer to the major guidelines to learn more about the curriculum requirements.
Double Majors
Many students choose to double major in International Studies and another major of their choice. Some of the most popular double majors are:
- Foreign languages
- History
- Anthropology
- Geography
- Political science
To learn more about double majoring, contact your academic advisor and the home department of the other major you're interested in.