Minimum number of credits required to graduate: 124
Minimum cumulative GPA required to graduate: 2.0
Minimum number of credits to complete the major: 44
School: School of Arts and Sciences
Department of Political Science, Policy and History
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By combining the perspectives and methodologies of both sociology and international studies, students will be prepared for careers that require an understanding of global social dynamics and cultural competencies. They will learn the skills to address complex social challenges on an international scale. Possible career trajectories include social and global policy research, journalism/foreign correspondent, advocacy, diplomat or foreign service officer, cultural affairs officer, international law, education, and many other fields. Students will gains skills in critical thinking, cultural competency, qualitative and quantitative research, spreadsheet software, data analysis, data visualization, written and oral communication, and leadership.