The program is housed in the College of Arts and Sciences. 

There are 11 separate specializations in international studies in the following two major divisions. 

Contemporary world affairs

  • Development studies
  • Globalization studies
  • International relations and diplomacy
  • Security and intelligence
  • World economy and business

Areas studies or regions of the world

  • Africa
  • East Asia
  • Latin America
  • Middle East
  • Russia and Eastern Europe
  • Western Europe

Students can major or minor in any of these specializations or double major in international studies by combining one world affairs and one area studies specialization.