Explore immersive opportunities, travel the world and gain diverse cultural experiences as an international studies major.
As an international studies major at USD, you will expand your understanding of the world through experiences in and beyond the classroom. Here you will find an abundance of opportunities for travel abroad and exchange programs that truly interest you. Whether you're studying on campus or across the ocean, our program will position you to gain a deeper understanding of the world's cultures, ideas, languages, politics, history, literature and more. You will learn from faculty with extensive international experience who are dedicated to your success. Explore the world now so that you are prepared for your future career as a foreign service officer, social worker, professor, lawyer, physician, pastor, government official, journalist or another profession.
Embrace the expansive world and cultures around you as an international studies major.
A degree in international studies will prepare you for employment in education, business, government, journalism and a variety of other fields. With an emphasis on study abroad opportunities, this program will help you see and understand our global community.
An international studies minor will help you become internationally literate and familiar with diverse cultures, ideas, languages, politics, history, literature and more. This program is a great complement to majors like political science, business and communication studies.
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Study abroad is a core component of this program; all international studies majors study abroad while at USD. Students have done everything from participating in a ten-day, faculty-led program to Turkey to spending an entire year in Uzbekistan. International studies majors who maintain a strong GPA qualify for financial assistance from the Department of Political Science Farber Fund for study abroad opportunities, internships and research.
You can choose to take part in a number of student organizations, including Model United Nations, Mock Trial, Amnesty International, International Club and more, so you will have many opportunities to meet your peers, network across campus and learn outside the classroom.
Whether you are interested in a career in government and politics, law, the criminal justice system, international relations or a related field, the real-world experiences and connections you find in the Department of Political Science will help you get there.
Learn more about tuition and fees for undergraduate students and see how your out-of-pocket costs at USD compare to those at other colleges and universities. Visit the Undergraduate Tuition & Costs Detailed page for program specific costs and fees.
Navigating options for how to pay for college can be challenging, but you are not alone. The Office of Financial Aid will work with you and your family to explore how you can make your college education even more affordable.
USD awards nearly $9.5 million in scholarships each year. View our scholarships to see which ones you may qualify for and how you can apply.
The support provided by the faculty was better than I ever could have imagined. They work to make sure you stay on track by taking courses you will utilize beyond graduation. This program prepared me for my internship with the Council of Europe and graduate school at Syracuse.
Anna Marie Andrews
