Examples of possible Area Studies concentrations:

• African Studies:  Combines coursework and experiential learning in politics, economics, history, literature, sociology and anthropology, and religion, along with Arabic when doing a North African focus.
• European Studies:  Combines coursework with off-campus experiences in a language with courses in history, politics, literature, art, economics, and philosophy. 
• Middle Eastern Studies:  Combines courses in Arabic, politics, economics, and religion with work in history and sociology and anthropology, and potential off-campus experience.
• Russian and East European Studies:  Combines courses in history, politics, economics, religion, and literature, and potential off-campus experience.
• Analysis of a global issue, such as economic development, immigration, health care, hunger, clean water, human trafficking, foreign trade, or microfinance through related coursework, independent research and experiential learning.