The International Studies Major
cuts across traditional barriers between intellectual disciplines
and draws on the resources of the Departments of English, History,
Geography and Anthropology, Modern Foreign Languages, Philosophy
and Religion, Political Science, and Sociology in the College of
Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Department of Economics and
International Management in the College of Business. The curriculum
is flexible; it can be adapted to meet the student's individual
interests and needs. Students are encouraged to pursue a second
major or minor in a complementary discipline. Studying Abroad,
although not required, is an important component of the
program.
The Major offers students the cultural competency necessary to
be successful in an increasingly complex and global job market. It
prepares students for careers in government, international
organizations, journalism, international consulting, international
business, education, community development, and human rights work
with non-governmental organizations (NGO's). It also provides a
foundation for graduate work in such disciplines and programs of
study of law, international studies, international relations, area
studies, social sciences (anthropology, history, political science,
sociology, etc.), comparative literature, religion studies, public
policy and public administration. Butler University also provides a
minor in
International Studies.
The Program director for the International Studies Program is Antonio
Menendez.