An interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students for international leadership roles in the 21st century
International Studies is a comprehensive course of study which offers a major (Bachelor's Degree) and a minor. The program encourages its students to think both globally and across disciplines as they seek to understand the dynamics of a global society. The vitality behind this program comes from experienced faculty members who offer courses in several disciplines. During their program at SUNY Fredonia both majors and minors in International Studies interact with the Office of Study Abroad Programs, with the Department of Modern Languages, are exposed to a variety of academic disciplines and research methodologies, have the opportunity to join several campus student groups, and attend countless cultural events. In addition to providing students with knowledge, research experience, and critical thinking skills in a cooperative and interdisciplinary learning environment, the program also provides the intellectual foundations required in the global job market and for admission to graduate school. This rigorous course of study prepares students for careers in education both in domestic and the international arenas; with local and federal governments in the sectors of policy analysis, public affairs, diplomacy and national security; with non-governmental organizations and humanitarian agencies; the curriculum will also satisfay those seeking positions in international law, media, entertainment and tourism industries and global business. Proficiency must be demonstrated in a foreign language equivalent to a two-year course of study. More advanced study of a foreign language is strongly encouraged. Students must gain international experience through a study program abroad or an international internship.
What is New?
STUDY ABROAD J-Term and SUMMER 2010
Several courses and study trips are being prepared. To know more, attend the Fall Study Abroad Fair on campus.
For more information, please contact SUNY Fredonia Office of Study Abroad Programs, LoGrasso Hall
A valid passport is needed to travel abroad (including Mexico and Canada). The Post Office branches, including those in Dunkirk-Fredonia area, will process passport applications. The entire process can take more than 6 weeks.
International Pics
International Volunteerism, Internships, Careers: A World of Resources
Visions from Latin America
Alumni News
See where some SUNY Fredonia graduates with a concentration in International Studies are working now!
Ford FoundatioN; The Freedom House; The World Bank; Teaching English Abroad; The Jamestown-Post Journal; Municipal Libraries; Homeland Security; Environmental Organizations.
Several are enrolled in graduate programs around the country in Fields such as International Development, International Relations, History, National Security, International Education, Latin American Studies, And Law.
A number of graduates are interning with humanitarian agencies, some are candidates for Fulbright Fellowships, while others are being prepared to takE positions with the U.S. Foreign Service.