Now, more than ever, it is important to 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. IU Southeast provides several ways to discover the
world: the International Studies major and minor and Study
Abroad opportunities. International Programs also sponsors a
variety of international events, hosts international visitors
and serves the surrounding community. Courses in 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 wo