Bachelor of International Studies at Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University's undergraduate degree in international studies is offered through the College of Arts and Science's political science department. The program provides students the opportunity to focus both on a specific region of the world as well as a specific topic or theme, including arts and culture, environment and health, economics and development, or war and peace.

Additional program highlights include:

• A wide variety of courses will fulfill program requirements, from economics, political science and sociology to art history, philosophy and theology.
• As part of a degree program, students will demonstrate proficiency in a modern language and complete a capstone experience.
• Students also have the opportunity to study abroad and participate in international internships.

1. Graduates will be able to analyze cultural, economic, political and social aspects of contemporary international issues.
2. Graduates will be able to describe how culture and national identity affect a person's perspectives.
3. Graduates will be able to apply a variety of methodologies to answer empirical questions about international phenomena.
4. Graduates will be able to assess analytical arguments.
5. Graduates will be able to assemble evidence from reliable sources to support their arguments.
6. Graduates will be able to estimate the global or transnational impact of local actions.
7. Graduates will be able to apply their knowledge of international phenomena to engage effectively as global citizens.