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Ohio State's international studies program for undergraduates delivers globally oriented, culturally diverse coursework. Collaborating with multiple college departments, it provides interdisciplinary major and minor options focused on various world regions and current global topics. Housed within the College of Arts and Sciences, the program features 11 distinct specializations categorized into two groups: Contemporary world affairs - including Development studies, Globalization studies, International relations and diplomacy, Security and intelligence, and World economy and business; and Area studies - covering Africa, East Asia, Latin America, Middle East, Russia and Eastern Europe, and Western Europe. Students may pursue a major or minor in any specialization or opt for a double major by pairing one world affairs with one area studies concentration.