International Studies

Your Future in International Studies

Are you interested in international events? Do you want to work in a foreign country? Are you fluent in a foreign language? If so, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies at the University of North Texas may be for you.

By studying International Studies, you could work for an international business or the:

• American Red Cross
• CIA
• Environmental Protection Agency
• National Security Agency
• United Nations
• U.S. departments of commerce, defense or state
• World Health Organization

During the last 20 years, companies and government agencies have increased their searches for employees who understand international issues to meet the challenges of working with many countries.

What we offer

We have one of the Southwest's largest and most advanced undergraduate degree programs. Our degree program provides you a deep understanding of world diversity and can be taken as a major or minor. We offer concentrations in:

• International business and economics
• International development and humanitarian affairs
• International security and diplomacy
• Peace studies
• Regional studies

An academic certificate in Global Perspectives is also available. The certificate will help you develop the cross-cultural communication skills needed to enter a professional program or the global workforce.

We draw on the expertise of faculty members representing numerous academic disciplines. This gives you different perspectives on international subjects. Courses that fulfill degree requirements are available in:

• Anthropology
• Business administration
• Criminal justice
• Economics
• Emergency management
• Geography
• History
• Management
• Marketing
• Philosophy
• Political science
• Public administration
• Sociology

The Study Abroad office provides opportunities to study in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa or Latin America for a semester or an academic year. More information about study abroad opportunities is at our website.

Student Organizations such as the Model International Organization and the Sigma Iota Rho honor society sponsor lectures, discussions and events that focus on international subjects. More information about student organizations is at our website using the resources link.

What to expect

The International Studies major consists of 39 credit hours, including 27 credit hours in a specific area. You will also need to complete 6 credit hours of upper-level foreign language classes in addition to the foreign language requirements in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences core curriculum.

Pursuing a minor in International Studies requires 18 credit hours.

Our Career Center, Learning Center and professional academic advisors are among the many valuable resources available to you at UNT. The Career Center can provide advice about internships, future employment opportunities and getting hands-on experience in your major. The Learning Center offers workshops on speed reading, study skills and time management. Academic advisors will help you plan your class schedule each semester.

HOW TO ENROLL AT UNT

High school students

Get detailed information on recognized high school graduation programs and SAT/ACT requirements.

In your senior year, apply for admission at ApplyTexas.org by the March 1 priority date and request that your high school transcript be sent to the UNT admissions office. Do you live out of state? For your convenience, you can apply through the Common Application.

Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses can count toward college credit at UNT.

Transfer students

If you're attending a Texas community college, you should consult our online transfer guides, the UNT Undergraduate Catalog and an academic counselor to review your degree plan. Proper planning will allow you to receive the maximum amount of transfer credits.

Our Transfer Center will help you make a successful transition to college life at UNT by connecting you with a peer mentor and other campus resources.