International Studies

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

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Global Perspectives Await: Earn an International Studies Degree!

Culture. Society. International Relations. Environment. Governance. Global Studies. These are all concepts (and more) you will cover during your time as an International Studies student at the University of Wyoming. Whether you want to learn about international security, human rights or environmental emergencies, you can shape YOUR education to YOUR interests at UW.

Our one-of-a-kind, interdisciplinary international studies degree allows you to graduate with the knowledge you need to be part of this critical field.

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International Studies at the University of Wyoming

A degree in international studies will enable you to study various regions and current global challenges. You will get a global perspective as well as the ability to comprehend the linkages and interdependencies that characterize our world.

UW's international studies program provides students with an unparalleled opportunity to build expertise in two areas of international affairs. The program is extremely flexible, allowing students to tailor their degree to their individual interests and passions.

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International studies students get to choose between two concentrations. While you're only required to complete a minimum of 9 hours in your chosen area, you dive deeper into those subjects with electives - making your degree personalized to you!

Concentrations

  • Development Studies: Development studies help you uncover how communities grow and adapt, tackling global and local challenges. With this concentration, you'll explore the dynamics of social and economic change and learn to navigate complex interactions between societies, environments, and political forces.
  • Security Studies: Security studies explores how we tackle risks and threats across cultural, political and economic landscapes. With this concentration, you'll dive into human security, international relations, peace, war, and the intricate world of intelligence and geopolitics.
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International Studies Minor

Interested in international studies but don't want to make it your primary degree? Consider an undergraduate international studies minor! Students graduating with this minor will be able to recognize and appreciate the historical, political, social, cultural and economic dimensions of international processes and issues, integrating these into an interdisciplinary perspective.

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International Studies Bachelor's Degree Program Highlights

Study Abroad Opportunities

Students earning their bachelor's in international studies are strongly urged to study abroad at some point in their four-year program. Education Abroad at UW offers credit-bearing study abroad, exchange, research and academic internship opportunities to students through over 400 programs in 8 countries. The School of Politics, Public Affairs, and International Studies also regularly has study abroad opportunities in either summer or J-term. These include regular offerings in the Middle East and in Northern Ireland as well as occasional faculty offerings in their region of specialization.

STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS

The School of Politics, Public Affairs, and International Studies is home to some of the most successful faculty at the University of Wyoming. These research-rich professors have a national reputation and an excellent teaching record, and you'll have the opportunity to explore a multitude of topics with passionate global researchers.

Meet Our Faculty

International studies majors are invited to expand their knowledge and understanding of the concepts they're learning at UW with extracurricular activities. Whether it be joining the International Studies Student Club, Sigma Iota Rho international studies honor society, or joining a First-Year Interest Group (FIG), International studies students will have the opportunity to engage in further education and meet people with the same interests as too!

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

The School of Politics, Public Affairs, and International Studies has a variety of awards, scholarships and merits in addition to the many scholarships available at the University of Wyoming. This includes the International Excellence Fund to help students participate in internships and experiential learning abroad.

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What Can You Do With an International Studies Bachelor's Degree?

With a bachelor’s in international studies, you'll gain hands-on experience through internships and global opportunities that will prepare you for a wide range of careers. This degree equips you with the skills to address global challenges, navigate complex social and economic issues, and make an impact in diverse fields such as international development, global security, and beyond.

With a bachelor’s in international studies, you can pursue jobs such as:

  • Foreign service officer
  • Intelligence analyst
  • International aid worker
  • Policy analyst
  • International marketing specialist
  • Logistics coordinator
  • Study abroad advisor
  • Nonprofit program manager
  • Human rights advocate
  • Public affairs specialist
  • Translator or interpreter (with language proficiency)
  • International recruiter
  • Cultural liaison
  • Global communications coordinator

Many of these roles are found in government agencies, international organizations, nonprofits, global corporations, and educational institutions.

With an international studies degree, you can pursue a variety of job options. International studies majors have worked for and held positions such as:

  • Congressional Staff/Capitol Hill
  • Diplomat/Foreign Service Officer
  • Peace Corps
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Specialist
  • Commissioned Officer Armed Forces
  • Educator
  • Jobs in the public sector, NGO sector and private sector

Several University of Wyoming international studies alumni have gone on to receive higher degrees at:

  • Cambridge University
  • University of Chicago
  • London School of Economics & Political Science
  • Korbel School/University of Denver
  • Georgetown University

In a bachelor's program in international studies, you explore global issues through an interdisciplinary lens. You’ll study topics like international relations, global economics, history, political science, geography and cultural studies. Many programs include foreign language requirements and offer opportunities to study abroad. You’ll learn to analyze international conflicts, understand cross-cultural dynamics and evaluate global systems and policies. Coursework often emphasizes critical thinking, research, communication and cultural awareness—skills essential for working in international settings.

Global Paths Start at UW

Thinking about where an international studies degree can take you? Hear from UW alum Emily Wood, who double majored in International Studies and German before teaching high school in Mozambique with the Peace Corps. Her study abroad experiences at UW helped prepare her for the adventure of a lifetime.

"I was able to put together all of my experiences throughout UW to be prepared for the Peace Corp. My first study abroad opportunity at UW was a faculty-led study abroad where I went with a group of UW students to Japan, and I went Indonesia over two different summers with two different programs."

- Emily Wood, B.A. in International Studies and German '19

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