International Studies Courses at Brenau University Include:

  • Current Global Issues
  • International Relations
  • Gender and the Global Environment
  • History and Politics of Asia
  • History and Politics of Western Europe
  • Historical and Political Development of Latin America
  • History and Politics of Eastern and Central Europe
  • Foreign Languages

Why choose this major/minor?

1) Flexibility
Requirements for the major include 45 credit hours. This makes International Studies a perfect choice for a transfer student or someone with broad interests.

2) Study Abroad
Students majoring in International Studies have many opportunities to study abroad. Countries in which students have studied include Denmark, Great Britain, Spain and Guatemala. Study Abroad website»

3) Career
Career Opportunities include graduate studies, law school, journalism, international governmental and non-governmental organizations, research, teaching, and the Peace Corps. International Studies majors are encouraged to apply for internships with WIIS (Women in International Security, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.), the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), law firms, CNN, and the US government.

4) Honor Society
Become a member of Sigma Iota Rho, the nationwide International Studies Honor Society.