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International Studies

 

Kaity Harman, '10
Study Abroad, Ecuador
 

International Studies
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(440) 826-2257 
 
 Why Study International Studies at B-W?
 
 

Sigma Iota Rho
The International Society for International Studies at Baldwin-Wallace College
 

You may be interested to know that my International Studies major has stood me in good stead over the years. It taught me to think critically, communicate well, both in writing and orally, stimulated my intellectual curiosity, taught me self-discipline and gave me a belief in myself. Throughout my life, I've always found myself better prepared than many other people for the challenges that life and careers throw out, and I attribute a large part of that to my education there at B-W.

Robin Urmanic,
Alumni '88 

The world is interdependent...interrelated....intercultural


Your studies should be, too, so you can live and succeed in the 21st century.

Through B-W’s International Studies major, you’ll acquire the knowledge, skills and sensitivity to help you understand and appreciate our global society. In addition, you’ll learn to apply critical thinking and problem-solving strategies as you analyze real-world issues and concerns by working directly with faculty. As a graduate you will have:

Broad-based interdisciplinary knowledge of other societies and cultures.
International studies, which is an interdisciplinary program, combines courses in sociology, geology, political science, history, economics, religion and foreign language. You can customize your studies by selecting a concentration area relevant to your interests and career plans.  

 Intercultural Skills and Experiential Learning
With our off-campus programs, you can spend a semester off-campus studying with a B-W group or you can enroll in classes abroad learning to function with others in diverse settings. Experiential learning opportunities include independent study projects, internships, Model UN and Model NATO conferences, and co-curricular activities including service learning opportunities in the U.S. and abroad.

Career versatility
International Studies can be a companion major/minor for foreign language, business, political science, sociology and many other programs of study. 
Career options include: 

- Diplomacy/Peace Corps  - Media
- International Business - Law
- Teaching and Education - Banking
- Intelligence - Air Marshals
- International Nonprofit Organizations - Travel & Tourism
- National/ International Civil Service  - Homeland Security/Customs

Strong foundation for graduate study
You can pursue a graduate degree in related interdisciplinary programs like international affairs, public policy, security studies, sustainable development or more focused programs like disaster relief.

    

 Student Research & Publications

Faculty-Student Collaborative Scholarship

  • Nathaniel Perry, "The Rights of Nature: A Journey into the Ecuadorian Constitution."
  • Sarah Friendmann, "Sarko l'American ou le Roi Soleoil? Evaluating post-Cold War French-Mediterranean Relations."

Research Published

  • James Nichols (2010) "U.S. Stinger Missile Support for the Mujahedin in Afghanistan-1986" Journal of Research and Creative Studies, 3:1 (September)
  • Samuel Stone (2008) "Herzl, the Torah, and the Arab: Israeli's 21st Century Dilemma" Journal of Research and Creative Studies, 2:1 (December 2008)
  • Ellen Mackall (2008) "Effect of Clutter in the Immediate Environment on State Anxiety" Journal of Research and Creative Studies, 1:2 (May); "Living with Quirks: A Neurological Case Study" Journal of Research and Creative Studies, 1:2 (May)

Conference Presentations

  • Rebecca Quinones (with Dr. Morales-Ortiz), "Social and Political Mobilization of Indigenous Groups in Latin America: A Comparative Study of Domestic and Structural Conditions of Political Party Formation in Bolivia and Ecuador," paper presented at the 2011 Annual National Conference of the Midwest Political Science Association.
  • Carl Meyer (with Dr. Judy Krutky), "Managing 21st Century Asymmetric Conflict in Culturally Complicated Societies: Lessons from Iraq," paper presented at U.S. Air Force Conflict Management Symposium, Johns Hopkins/SAIS, September 2010.
  • Sarah Friedmann (with Dr. Morales-Ortiz), "Evaluating French Foreign Policy in the Mediterranean Region: Sarkozy, the Bulgarian Nurses Crisis and the Union for the Mediterranean," paper presented at the 2010 Annual National Conference of the Midwest Political Science Association.

Offered as a major and minor.