The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies is an individually designed major with a strong multicultural and global focus. The emphasis in East Asian Studies focuses on creating an understanding and awareness of the culture, history, politics, geography and languages of the East Asian countries, with an emphasis in China, Japan or Korea. The program is multidisciplinary, encompassing course work from the departments of Geography, History, Anthropology, Religious Studies, Political Science and Philosophy, as well as in Chinese, Japanese and Korean. The program prepares students for graduate study and careers in academia, teaching, law, business, public policy, humanitarian aid, non-profit organizations, government, and diplomacy. There is an option available for students who wish to obtain Chinese teaching certification.

This is an emphasis area of the following major:

• International Studies, BA

This major has the following additional emphasis areas:

• Environmental Studies
• European Studies
• International Business
• Latin American Studies
• Peace Studies
• South Asian Studies