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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalogue
International Studies, B.A.
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Dr. Florentina Andreescu, Chair
International Studies is an interdisciplinary major that focuses on social transformation and innovative responses to seemingly intractable global problems. International Studies students learn to:
- Think across disciplines
- Move between the the local and the global
- Be mindful of the realities of human lives at the center of our investigations
One of UNCW's strategic goals is to “Create an educational environment that prepares our students to be global citizens.” Students are prepared to face these global issues and help create a more just and equitable world.
However, preparing students to be competitive in the global workforce is equally as important. Occupations and professions in a variety of settings increasingly emphasize global knowledge, skills and experience.
The International Studies major is designed specifically to meet these goals by offering an interdisciplinary bachelor's degree that provides a distinctive international learning experience for UNCW students. The integrative program curriculum will provide students with:
- A focus on a particular international theme or geographic area of concentration
- Exposure to other cultures, people, and places
- An understanding of one's own culture from international perspectives
- A deeper appreciation of the global society.
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Oral Communication Requirement
To satisfy the oral communication requirement for the B.A. degree in International Studies a student must successfully complete INT 490 . Applied Learning Requirement
To satisfy the applied learning requirement for the B.A. degree in International Studies a student must successfully complete the international experience requirement. Requirements for a Major in International Studies for the B.A. degree
Students must have a “C-” or higher in all core requirements for the major, and an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher in the major. Core Requirements (18 Credit Hours)
Global Governance. One of:
Environment and Development. One of:
Global Cultural and Social Dynamics
Language Requirement (3 Credit Hours)
Complete any Language (SPN, FRH, PRT, RUS, CHN, JPN, ITN, GER, or other language) to the 202 level, or an equivalent through the placement test, or ACTFL score to the Intermediate level. International Experience Requirement (3 Credit Hours)
Any approved UNCW Study Abroad Program, or INT Study Abroad programs.
Students may petition for an exception to this requirement and substitute with either INT 491 (Directed Independent Study) or INT 498 (International Studies Internship)
The International Experience will apply as your University Studies applied learning requirement and can be applied to your EBC requirement as well (by petition). Concentration Requirement (15 Credit Hours)
- 15 hours in a thematic area (Global Cultural and Social Dynamics, Global Governance, or Environment and Development)
- 12 hours at 300 level or above; minimum of 3 upper-level INT electives.
Global Cultural and Social Dynamics
Explores significant issues related to various aspects of human society and culture, such as immigration, human rights, social movements, conflict and justice, and civilizations: histories, languages, and religions of various regions and countries. Global Governance
Explores the ways different global actors (States, International Organizations, Social Movements or NGOs/INGOs or TANS, Insurgent movements) seek to manage complex international issues (global markets, trade or finance or money, power, war and conflict, conflict resolution, human rights, migration, and international law). Environment and Development
Focus on global development trends (e.g., industrialization, urbanization, infrastructure deployment, and resource extraction) directly impacting natural environments and human/non-human livelihoods. Considers effective mitigations and solutions (e.g., agricultural policy, eco-tourism, and sustainability practices) that require cooperation and coordination across international borders. Additional Information
Must complete all requirements for the major with an overall “C” (2.0) or better. In order to study abroad, students must have an overall GPA of 2.5 or better. |
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