Bachelor of Arts - International Studies

Ranked as one of the top 10 "Best Value" international studies programs in the nation (College Factual), Ohio Wesleyan University’s distinctive International Studies major focuses on experience and connections. Students have many opportunities to gain real-world experience through internships and research projects in Washington, D.C., and locations around the world. Just as important, they have daily international opportunities on campus – meeting international policy experts and scholars, skyping with leaders at NATO and other international organizations, interacting with Ohio Wesleyan University alumni at the height of federal agencies, and living on a campus with fellow students from around the world.

The cross-disciplinary nature of Ohio Wesleyan University's International Studies major provides students with a holistic understanding of global issues and interactions. And the setting in a national liberal arts university means they can work closely with a faculty mentors to develop a major and deeply explore research projects that fit their interests and goals.

In the major, students can pursue general international studies or concentrate on a specific region - Europe, Africa, Asia, Latin America, or Middle East. The core curriculum covers global issues, international economics, and international politics, and students are encouraged to study at least one foreign language and spend at least one semester studying or interning abroad. They will cap off their major with an integrative senior seminar to help tie everything together.