International Studies
The International Studies degree program will provide students with a frame of reference to better understand the world in which we live; one’s position in the world; and how different cultural, economic, political, and social systems operate and interrelate.
The goal of the program is to equip students so that they may adjust to the new international environment in which they will increasingly find themselves living. This is done through an interdisciplinary approach drawing on courses from varying academic disciplines and different world regions. Students who major in international studies will be able to make valuable contributions in many fields and can pursue careers in teaching, business, government, international agencies, nonprofit organizations, tourism, international media organizations, and international law.
The concentrations for International Studies major are:
- Africa
- East Asia
- Europe
- Latin America
Advising and Career Coaching
Dana Gohmann M.Ed.
Lead Academic Advisor
Assistant to the Dean
Crestview Hall 137
Phone: (812) 941-2391
dgohmann@ius.edu
Misti Jones
Assistant Director
Career Coach/Employer Liaison for Arts & Letters and Social Sciences
Univ. Center South 106
Phone: (812) 941-2275
mjones24@ius.edu
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Job Titles
Learn from Professionals
Social Media and Networking
Consider following and/or joining these local and national organizations to meet professionals
- American Institute for Foreign Study
- American Translators Association
- National Association of International Educators
- Peace Corps
- United Nations
- World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana
Student Organizations
Find and join IU Southeast student organizations through Grenadier Central.
Get Experience
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer positions are a great way to get exposed to your field(s) of interest and to invest time in your local community.
- Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS)
- U.S. Department of State
- Council on Foreign Relations
- World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana
- The Borgen Project
- Citizens’ Climate Lobby
Internships
IU Southeast students have completed the following internships to get related experience for their majors. For information on currently available internship opportunities, visit the Internships job board.
- Schiller, Osbourne, Barnes & Maloney – Legal Assistant Intern
- Crane House, The Asia Institute, Inc. – International Communications Intern
- World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana – International Affairs Intern
- GE-Appliances & Lighting – International Intern
- Forget Me Not Ministries – International Business Intern
- Greenstream International – QEHS Manager Intern
- Kimball International – Transportation Planner Intern
Top Employers
This top employers list was created using the LinkedIn Alumni Tool.
- U.S. Army
- LG&E and KU Energy LLC
- GE
- Amazon
- Springstone, Inc.
- Global Payments Inc.
- Norton Healthcare
- Wells Fargo
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security
