International Studies (Bachelor of Arts Degree)
Major Information
The major in International Studies requires a minimum of 50 hours of course work drawn from at least four different disciplines. The course work should include a core of 40 hours of social sciences and other selected coursework tailored to a particular track of study, as well as 10 hours of relevant advanced study in a foreign language beyond the Arts and Sciences foreign language requirement. The requirement for some study tracks may exceed these basic norms. No more than 15 hours of course work at the 200-level may be counted toward the major.
Information on the major and the specific courses approved for each track is included in the Undergraduate Major Handbook available at the office of the Undergraduate International Studies program in 3086 Derby Hall and can also be found on the International Studies website
Certificate of Study
A certificate of study indicates that a student not majoring in International Studies has nonetheless earned a substantial area studies component to her/his degree. International Studies awards Undergraduate Area Studies Certificates in the following areas of specialization: East Asian Studies, Latin American Studies, Middle East Studies, Slavic & East European Studies, and West European Studies. Certificates are designed to offer undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students an opportunity to study major regions of the world from a multi-disciplinary perspective. International Studies Certificates are ideal for students who want more than a minor, but who do not have the time to complete a second degree or double major. If you are interested, please see the departmental advisor for more information, or visit the International Studies website
Academic Advising:
- Karlene Foster, Assistant Director and Coordinating Advisor, 3086 Derby Hall, foster.24@osu.edu
- Richard Meltz, Department Advisor, 3086 Derby Hall, meltz.2@osu.edu
- Susan Kofsky, Academic Counselor (Arts and Sciences),115 Denney Hall, kofsky.1@osu.edu
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