International Studies provides knowledge of world affairs, develops an understanding and appreciation of other cultures and societies, and promotes informed analysis of global interdependencies. The program establishes a basis for careers in international administration and service, business and commerce, government, law, journalism, research, and education. Students are encouraged to take advantage of opportunities for professional internships and study abroad, which may be undertaken for academic credit. Through internships, students gain firsthand knowledge of private and public organizations engaged in international social, economic, and government affairs. Majors in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences Biochemistry B Biology B, M, D Chemistry B, M, D Communications Studies B, M, D Computer Science B Creative Writing M Criminology & Investigations B Economics B English B, M, D Environmental Geoscience B Foreign Languages B, M Forensic & Investigative Science B Geography B, M, D Geology B, M, D History B, M, D Individualized Major B Industrial Mathematics and Statistics B International Studies B Legal Studies M Liberal Arts and Sciences B Liberal Studies M Mathematics B, M, D Multidisciplinary Studies B Philosophy B Physics B, M, D Political Science B, M, D Professional Writing and Editing M Psychology B, M, D Public Administration M Regents Bachelor of Arts B Religious Studies B Slavic Studies B Social Work B, M Sociology M Sociology and Anthropology B Statistics M Women's Studies B B=Bachelor's; M=Master's; D=Doctorate For more information, contact Dr. Joe Hagan, director, at: 304-293-2595 Or visit us in the Web at: www.polsci.wvu.edu/is/

The WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences
The Eberly College of Arts and Sciences is the largest and most diverse academic unit within West Virginia University. A faculty of 450 and a staff of 125 are involved in educating and supporting the efforts of more than 6,700 students (nearly one-fourth of the WVU student body) who are majoring in one or more of 63 undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the College’s 16 academic departments and divisions. The College’s academic units and research facilities are housed in 14 buildings on the WVU campus. The Dean’s Office is in historic Woodburn Hall. The College and its Department of Biology also maintain the Core Arboretum, a 75-acre wooded tract adjacent to the Monongahela River.

The College provides the majority of the core curriculum for all WVU undergraduates and a wide variety of required and elective courses for the entire student body. Arts and Sciences majors may, with permission, major in more than one discipline, and when appropriate, design highly individualized degree programs.

Eberly College undergraduate degree programs prepare students for many specific professions, while also providing a broad-based education that remains relevant beyond the first job after graduation. Many Eberly College alumni go on to complete graduate and professional degrees. By providing students with analytic and communication skills, reasoning abilities, and a broad knowledge of the humanities and the behavioral and natural sciences, the Eberly College equips graduates for lifelong learning and prepares them to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world and an increasingly volatile job market.

Admission
Admission to the degree program may be requested upon completion of 58 hours with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.

Curriculum
The International Studies major consists of internationally oriented courses drawn from the following disciplines: economics, foreign languages, geography, history, political science, and sociology. Students initially take a variety of general introductory courses and then focus on a specific area of emphasis with more advanced courses.

Course Work

Accreditation
West Virginia University is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Internships and Study Abroad
Students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of opportunities for professional internships and study abroad, which may be undertaken for academic credit (often fulfilling specific course requirements for the major) with the approval of the designated international studies advisors.

Through internships, students gain firsthand knowledge of the private sector and business organizations engaged in international social, economic, and government affairs. To experience another society, and in many cases to improve their foreign language capabilities, students also may study abroad for a summer, one semester, or an entire academic year. Interested students should consult their international studies advisor. For many international internships or study abroad opportunities, students will be required to have a minor or its equivalent in a foreign language.

Career Opportunities
The bachelor of arts in international studies establishes a basis for careers in international administration, international business, journalism, government, law, the foreign services, and the national security community.

Graduate School Opportunities
Advanced degrees considered by graduates in this area include master’s degrees in social sciences, business administration, public administration, and health care administration. Doctoral degree areas include business, economics, and government.

Salary Range
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers Salary Survey, the average salary is $36,515 for business administration.