International Studies Program

Welcome to the International Studies Program at the University of North Texas! Thank you for your interest in our program. As an interdisciplinary program, the International Studies major is designed to give students an awareness of the diversity, complexity, and interdependence of the global community. The major also equips students with the necessary background, cultural competency, and skills necessary to understand and critically analyze the political, social, economic, and cultural aspects of contemporary global concerns, issues, and problems, and to be successful in an increasingly complex and global job market. Join us and be part of our vibrant community of learners!

Please visit our page on THECB Marketable Skills in International Studies to learn more about the valuable skill set that you will acquire during your time with us.

Bachelor of Arts Requirements

International Studies offers courses for the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in International Studies. Students majoring in other fields can minor in International Studies or take courses for general interest, elective credit, or as part of the Arts and Sciences Core.

The Bachelor of Arts degree requires a total of 120 semester hours, 42 of which must be advanced hours, and fulfillment of the general requirements of the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences and the University Core Curriculum.

Major in International Studies

Students majoring in International Studies can choose one of the four concentrations below:

    1. Global Conflict
    2. Human Security
    3. Business & Economics
    4. Global Perspectives

A major in International Studies requires the completion of the following required courses:

    1. Introduction to International Studies (INST 2100)
    2. Capstone class associated with the chosen concentration (INST 4851, INST 4852, or INST 4853) or Internship (INST 4800)

Students choosing the following concentrations are required to complete 42 hours of coursework and six hours of advanced foreign language:

    1. Global Conflict
    2. Human Security
    3. Business & Economics

Students with a concentration in Global Perspectives are required to complete 48 hours of coursework.

Please click the following concentrations for more information about the degree requirements for each concentration.

    1. Global Conflict
    2. Human Security
    3. Business & Economics
    4. Global Perspectives

Minor in International Studies

Students choosing to minor in International Studies can choose one of the four concentrations offered and are required to complete 18 hours of coursework. Required courses include Introduction to International Studies (INST 2100) and the Capstone class that is associated with the chosen concentration. For more information about the degree requirements for a minor in International Studies, please visit the UNT Catalog for International Studies Minor.

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For more information on the approved BA in International Studies Program course list, please refer to the following documents. Remember to look for your catalog year and concentration to find the appropriate courses that will meet your degree requirements. You may visit the UNT Catalog website to search for the courses offered.

Spring 2025 Approved Course List

Fall 2024 Approved Course List

Fall 2024 Course List for Catalog Year 2022-2023 and before

Fall 2024 Course List for Catalog Year 2022-2023 and after