The world outside the United States is an endlessly colorful array of complicated issues, deep history, and profound art that opens your eyes to new possibilities. In Nova Southeastern University’s B.A. in International Studies program, you’ll choose a foreign language and a region of the world to explore in depth. And you’ll research legal systems, literature, folklore, art and cultural traditions that contrast with and illuminate the U.S. experience.
NSU’s diverse student body, cultural and political student organizations, visiting international guests and community outreach bring a global society into your college experience. Study abroad brings your interdisciplinary courses to life. And your professors lead Travel Study courses held around the world, providing guided, educational and inspiring experiences. If you’re fascinated by world cultures, then this interdisciplinary major is for you. NSU’s B.A. in International Studies can lead to a rewarding career in a host of international related fields.
Pursue Careers in International Business, Law and More
Graduates with an international perspective on business, law and culture can create their own future in the global marketplace. Students who earn a B.A. in International Studies can work as a human rights advocate, foreign service officer, trade specialist, diplomat, cultural arts manager, international security expert or philanthropist. With a degree in International Studies, the world is yours!
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With a bachelor’s in international studies, you have a lot of flexibility in job location—you can work anywhere in the world! Some of the career roles that NSU graduates can pursue include diplomat, foreign exchange specialist, educator, foreign service officer, human rights associate, international global activist, international lawyer, international news writer/journalist, international trade specialist, multiculturalism expert, museum personnel, philanthropic agency manager, political analyst and many others. Additionally, NSU’s B.A. in International Studies creates a pathway for a number of graduate programs at NSU.
NSU students also benefit from rewarding internships on-campus at the NSU Halmos College of Arts and Sciences’ Center for the Humanities.
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Dual Admission Programs
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Integrating minors across the arts and science curricula allows Halmos College undergraduates to be creative and critical thinkers through their diverse learning experiences. You’ll gain fresh perspectives by thinking experientially as well as experimentally.
As an International Studies student you’ll have the opportunity to enhance your chosen
area of study by pursuing a study abroad experience and through advanced language
courses. International Travel Study is a requirement for this major and is an excellent
way for you to gain real world experience. Additionally, you’ll have opportunities
to participate in internships and volunteer work in the community that allow you to
explore your interests or practice a foreign language.
NSU students also benefit from rewarding internships on-campus at the NSU Halmos College of Arts and Sciences’ Center for the Humanities.
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Reserve your seat in one of NSU’s graduate or professional schools while you earn
your bachelor’s degree. With NSU’s Dual Admission program, you don’t have to worry
about competing with thousands of other students for a spot in a highly selective
graduate program. This Premier Program gives you an opportunity to get a head start on your career, so you can start earning
sooner.
Dual Admission Programs
Your NSU professors are dedicated to ensuring that you have a great academic experience.
They regularly review the curriculum to make updates that give you an edge in today’s
ever-changing world. As an NSU Interdisciplinary Studies major, some sample courses
that you could take include Ethical Issues in Communication, Environmental Ethics,
Ethics of War and Peace and Biomedical Ethics. Visit the B.S. in Interdisciplinary
Studies curriculum to view detailed course descriptions and plans of study.
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Integrating minors across the arts and science curricula allows Halmos College undergraduates to be creative and critical thinkers through their diverse learning experiences. You’ll gain fresh perspectives by thinking experientially as well as experimentally.

