BA in International Studies - Latin America in Raleigh United States | North Carolina State University

In our increasingly interconnected world, individuals are bound together by shared opportunities and obstacles. Both our personal and communal experiences continuously mold and are shaped by events occurring across the globe. NC State University's International Studies (IS) program offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding a world of complex global connections and divisions. Students can specialize in various regions such as Africa, Europe, Latin America, East and Southeast Asia, South Asia and the Middle East, or focus on International Economy and Environment, International Relations, or International Cultural Studies. The curriculum draws from multiple academic disciplines, requiring all IS majors to complete three core courses, achieve foreign language proficiency, and participate in study abroad programs. This comprehensive approach equips students to understand cultural differences, global economic forces, and evolving geopolitical landscapes. To earn a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, students must complete 33 credit hours, including core IS courses, advanced language study, concentration-specific classes, and advised electives. A minimum six-credit study abroad experience is mandatory. Those pursuing dual degrees may apply three internationally-focused courses from their other major toward IS requirements, and one course from a minor may also count toward the IS major.