Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
About Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
Program Description
The Program in International Studies at the University of Hartford offers an interdisciplinary major that makes use of faculty expertise across disciplines. The program allows students to approach global issues in their complexity, including politics, economics, language, history, communication, culture and arts.
The program prepares students to live, think, and work in a world that is changing rapidly and often with great unpredictability. The major is particularly appropriate for those interested in careers in government, business, education, the nonprofit sector, and certain areas of law. It also provides a solid background for graduate studies in several fields. Faculty advisors work closely with each student to tailor the program to his or her learning objectives and career plans. Students who major in IS are also strongly encouraged to study abroad during the course of their studies. This can take the form of a semester or year abroad, or by participating in a short-term Winter-term or Summer-term program abroad.
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will gain an understanding of global issues through an interdisciplinary perspective which includes language, culture, history, economics and politics.
- Students will understand and appreciate diverse perspectives, and utilize a variety of methods with critical reflection.
- Students will develop a cultural, economic, historical and political awareness of the role the United States plays in the world.
- Students will gain expertise in a particular thematic focus within the field of international studies.
- Students will demonstrate second-year proficiency in a language other than English.
- Students will develop research competence in the field of international studies.
- Students will develop strong analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills.
Students should be advised that this is the Direct Admission option for this program and as such does not offer conditional admission.
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