Welcome to the Associate of Arts Degree - International Studies

International Studies is a broad, interdisciplinary social sciences degree that prepares students to engage with the global community. The social sciences integrate curriculum from the disciplines of anthropology, economics, geography, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, and sociology. All students in this major will take a set of core courses that provide a common framework for an understanding of historical, economical, cultural and political relations. Each student will also choose one of four areas for specialization: Asia, Europe, Latin America, or the Philippines for more extensive study of the history, language, and arts of that area. This major provides the foundation to transfer into International Studies/Relations or majors with specific geo-political areas of emphasis and is valuable for students planning a career in education, business, law and many other areas where an understanding of diverse cultures is important.

Career Path

Prepares students for transfer and diverse career opportunities in such fields as: law and justice, education, journalism, government and foreign service work, non-profit and humanitarian work, international trade and business management, and travel and tourism.