The International Studies program offers a multidisciplinary major which combines courses from across the School of Arts & Sciences and focuses on important issues such as the origins and implications of diversity and interdependence among nations, cultures, regions and peoples. Students earn a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, but choose one of six different concentrations:
- Concentration in Africa
- Concentration in Asia
- Concentration in International Economics
- Concentration in Latin America
- Concentration in Modern Europe
- Concentration in World Politics and Diplomacy
The University of Richmond is committed to creating an international climate for all of its students, providing an international education that begins on the home campus and is strengthened abroad. International studies students enjoy a diverse curriculum and faculty advisors with a broad span of interests and expertise. Along with their courses, international studies majors extend their educational experience with experiential learning opportunities such as research or internships.
Of course, an international studies major wouldn’t be complete without time spent studying abroad and many students take advantage of Richmond’s highly ranked international education program. Some students choose to incorporate work or community service experiences into their time spent in a foreign country. Those experiences, along with the academic rigor of studying in a foreign language prepare majors to work across cultural boundaries after they graduate.
To learn more about the International Studies Program at the University of Richmond, contact us.
