International Studies

The international studies degree program at Webster puts the world at your fingertips. As an international studies major, you can personalize your degree with a regional and a thematic concentration, learn a foreign language, and explore another part of the globe through study abroad — all within a four-year undergraduate program.

International studies draws from classes across the University — from art history to economics to English — to give you a well-rounded understanding of contemporary global issues. You'll receive language instruction from the expert faculty in the Department of International Languages and Cultures, many of them native speakers who infuse culture studies into their language instruction. Webster's network of global campuses spans three continents, giving you the opportunity to learn about your area of regional concentration from first-hand experience in locations such as Geneva, Switzerland and Bangkok, Thailand.

You'll graduate with a global framework for exploring and understanding the world and its key issues, preparing you for a wide range of careers and a life as a responsible global citizen.

Points of Distinction

• Students personalize their degree with regional and thematic areas of concentration to suit their specific interests.
• Classes are small and discussion-oriented, and students are individually mentored by their professors and advisors every step of the way.
• Webster offers instruction from native speakers in over half a dozen different languages.
• The Department of International Languages and Cultures is an active and close-knit community of students and professors who meet regularly for language tables, international food events, film viewings, etc.
• Specialized and general global knowledge, second language skills, and significant international experience make international studies graduates extremely competitive in the job market.

Alumna spotlight

Tiffany Noeske graduated from Webster in 2003 with a degree in INTL studies and religious studies. Since then she has studied, worked and lived in Asia and Europe. Following two Masters degrees in London and Singapore, Tiffany received a Fulbright award in 2007 for her research on material religion in Lao PDR. For the past 9 years Tiffany has been working in the field of communications for development. Her portfolio includes work for government and non-governmental organizations in countries including Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Nepal and most recently Myanmar. Currently she is a communications specialist for the International Finance Corporation (IFC) bringing her frequently to Myanmar and Nepal. She resides in Germany with her children and husband Fabian that she met while studying abroad with Webster in 2002.

Degree Concentrations

International studies students personalize their degree by choosing both a regional concentration and a thematic concentration.