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Saint Louis University's bachelor's program in international studies is administered by the political science department within the College of Arts and Sciences. This interdisciplinary program allows students to concentrate on global regions while specializing in particular subjects such as arts and culture, environmental health, economic development, or conflict resolution.
Key features of the program include:
A diverse selection of qualifying courses spanning economics, political science, sociology, art history, philosophy, and religious studies.
Degree candidates must achieve fluency in a foreign language and complete a culminating academic project.
The curriculum incorporates opportunities for overseas study and global internship experiences.
Program Objectives-
Upon completion, students will possess the ability to critically examine cultural, economic, political, and social dimensions of current global affairs.
Alumni will understand how cultural background and national identity shape individual viewpoints.
Graduates will employ multiple research approaches to investigate international occurrences.
Students will develop skills to evaluate theoretical positions.
Degree holders will compile credible evidence to substantiate their positions.
Program completers will predict how local decisions create worldwide repercussions.
Alumni will utilize their international expertise to participate meaningfully in global society.