Bachelor of Arts Degree In International Studies
Hampton, USA
BA
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
International Studies is a progressive, interdisciplinary major that trains students to work in an in-demand field. Applications are up at professional and graduate schools across the country, and employment opportunities in the public, private, and service sectors continue to grow. International Studies offers concentrations in International Relations or Latin American and Caribbean Studies.
Student Study Abroad Opportunities
The curricula of the International Studies major are structured to encourage and support study-abroad opportunities. Whether students choose faculty-led travel, prestigious international scholarships, or established educational companies that facilitate their study abroad ambitions, the department works closely with Hampton University’s International Office to ensure student safety and academic rigor. Students interested in studying abroad must meet with their departmental advisor and the department chairperson as soon as possible to help ensure that the date, extent, and content of the study abroad experience work in harmony with the student’s required curriculum in the major. Failure to plan appropriately or to achieve academic proficiency while studying abroad can delay graduation.
Freshman year
- English 101, 102
- Mathematics 110 (or higher)
- University 101
- Biology 101
- History 106, Social Science elective
- Communications 103
- Health 200
- Psychology 203
- Humanities 201, History 107
Sophomore year
- Foreign Language* (101, 102)
- International Relations 220, Philosophy 304
- Geography 201, Political Science 205
- English 215, Economics 201
- History 306, History 331
Junior year
- Foreign Language* (201, 202)
- Political Science 304, 307
- History 310, History 410
- Sociology 324
- International Studies 305
- International Studies Elective, Free Elective
Senior year
- Foreign Language* (301, 302)
- Political Science 405
- Political Science 406
- International Studies 435
- Free Electives
Total credit ---- 123
*Selection of Foreign Language should be done in consultation with an academic advisor.
Internship Opportunities
Students participate in internships for academic credit by enrolling in HIS 399 or POL 400. Students may participate in summer internships without academic credit by competing for various local, regional, and national programs advertised in the department. Faculty members support, assist, and even assign student internships according to student availability and their unique talents. Past and current internship opportunities include NASA Langley, the U.S. Department of State, the National Park Service, the Hampton History Museum, the Casemate Museum, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and leaders in state and local government.
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