B.A. in International Studies

• Global Awareness: Develop a nuanced perspective of your place in the world, cultural interactions, and how global problems should be addressed. Identify and assess basic social issues, politics and culture of one geographic region of the world.
• International and Domestic Relations: Learn about different cultures, societies and global issues from a variety of perspectives, using various historical, cultural and social scientific approaches to understand how international relations affect domestic relations.
• Critical Thinking: Learn how to question arguments, challenge assumptions and evaluate evidence, and enhance your own skills at constructing sound arguments.
• Communication: Formulate and defend a thesis, both in writing and presentation, with confidence in your research and communication skills.
• Problem-Solving: Become a better problem-solver as you articulate your research question and implement a research program using your custom design and appropriate methodologies.
• Leadership: Develop skills to resolve conflicts and enhance cooperation in working with others, both in and out of class.
• Experience: You will have opportunities to apply what you learn in internships, foreign study, simulations and independent research, demonstrating the experience employers seek.
• Professionalism: Your experiences and learning will prepare you to interact confidently with others in local and global professional organizations.

Study abroad.

At SXU, you can experience the world in a new, enriching way! Spend a semester studying abroad, immersing yourself in the culture and customs of your chosen destination. Recent students have studied in:

• Paris, France
• Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Seoul, Korea
• Lima, Peru
• Shanghai, China

Visit the Center for International Education for more information about studying abroad.

Pursue innovative internships around the U.S.

Each semester, you will have the opportunity to intern in Washington D.C. with organizations such as:

• The Office of the Attorney General
• S. Department of Education
• Youth Service America
• Poverty and Race Research Action Council

You may also be interested in an internship in Chicago, as recent students have worked with State Representative Robert Rita, Chicago Police Department, US Senator Tammy Duckworth and several local law offices.