International Studies - Major, Minor
Expand your perspective and gain knowledge relating to complex global issues. Study language, address problems relating to security, ethnic conflict and human rights, and practice interdisciplinary skills.
The Major for the Globally Curious
International Studies is for students who care about the world, want to grow professionally and personally by engaging our big and diverse world, and who seek a whole range of exciting careers.
It is a great major if you are interested in topics such as migration, development, culture, security, or the environment and how they play out across the world. The major allows you to look at these topics through many different classes such as political science, global communications, history, sociology, anthropology, and religious studies. You also get to travel the world as part of your degree!
Learn more about the International Studies major, international experiences while a USU student, careers, and on-campus organizations for International studies majors. If you have any questions email or call Professor Flint. Go (International) Aggies!
Why International Studies? Career Options for International Studies Majors
Multi-Disciplinary Study
Study global problems, develop language and intercultural skills and gain a solid understanding of global circumstances as you learn to make informed judgments regarding complex international and global issues. This program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation by exposing them to international politics, history, anthropology, geography, and economics.
International Experience
International Studies majors are required to gain international experience as part of their degree. The experience can be fulfilled through study abroad or an internship.
Degrees
Global Peacebuilding - Certificate
Supplement your major and minor studies with an understanding of historical and contemporary causes of conflicts and efforts to create peace.
Program Highlights
A Global Perspective Shapes Journey of Self-Discovery for CHaSS Student
Meet Mayu Mecham, a student pursuing a dual major in international studies and sociology, complemented by minors in French and anticipatory intelligence. Mayu is a recipient of the CHaSS Experiential Learning Fund.
Peacebuilding Student Spotlight
Joseph Myers is the CEO of a nonprofit serving displaced communities in Afghanistan and Syria while pursuing a degree in international studies at Utah State University. Learn more about Allies2Refugees and hear how Myers is already applying what he’s lear...
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Get Involved
Gain professional experience and broaden your understanding of international affairs by joining clubs and studying abroad.
Aggies Geopolitical Observatory (Aggies GO!)
Aggies GO! is a news site staffed by students of international studies who help readers make sense of complicated and ever-changing global situations.
Internships
Gain professional, international experience and build your skillset in global settings.
Model UN
USU's Model United Nations is an educational simulation that encourages extensive research into international relations, the inner workings of the United Nations as well as specific countries' backgrounds.
Study Abroad
Study languages and cultures in their native contexts in order to gain an understanding of populations of other countries and the origins of many different facets of modern society.
USUSA International Studies
The USUSA International Studies Club gives students the opportunity to analyze and debate ongoing foreign affairs.
Finacial Aid
Utah State University offers many options for financial aid, including university level scholarships and aid available to specific colleges and majors.