Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs
The major in international affairs provides an interdisciplinary understanding of foreign cultures and societies, the dynamics of world politics, and other nations' world views and their consequent actions. A liberal arts program (B.A. degree), the international affairs major combines interdisciplinary, intercultural and multilingual education. It offers students a choice between two concentrations: international politics and comparative study. The courses for these concentrations stem from a broad variety of traditional liberal studies disciplines. The major also allows students to incorporate a minor in Asian, Latin American or Russian studies as well as the Studies Abroad programs. Because of limited course offerings, specializations in Asia or Africa and the Middle East may require language training from another university. International affairs is a 50-credit hour major, with a 32 credit common core and 18 credits of concentration study.
Please direct questions about the international affairs major to Dr. John Scherpereel, Maury Hall G10, (540) 568-3933, scherpja@jmu.edu