International Studies is an interdisciplinary major, coordinated by the departments of anthropology, business management, economics, history, modern languages, and political science. Our majors combine the required components of the major in an almost limitless combination of courses from these and other departments both at Washington College and in our abroad programs. There is no minor in International Studies, though non-majors (and majors) are encouraged to pursue a regional or functional concentration. The Major: The International Studies major is an intensive, interdisciplinary program with five required elements: 1. 13 four-credit courses, taken across at least five academic departments; 2. foreign language study beyond the College-wide requirement; 3. a semester-long study-abroad experience; 4. an experiential learning activity; and 5. the senior thesis. IS majors are encouraged to pursue a concentration, either regional or functional, to add focus and depth to their course of study.

Careers in business, journalism, teaching, politics, and international and public service.