2025-2026 Academic Catalog 
    
    Jul 21, 2025  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog

International Studies, B.A.

Location(s): Statesboro, Fully Online


Do you want to see an increase in the well-being and resilience of communities around the world? In today’s global world, we are facing complex problems and outcomes that have real impact on people - inequality, sustainability and climate change, and health and humanitarian crises to name a few. The BA in International Studies provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to make positive change around the world. 

Degree Requirements: 124 Credit Hours


The Bachelor of Arts program in International Studies is designed to provide students with a basic knowledge of world affairs and how they affect U.S. foreign and domestic policies. One of the main objectives of this program is to prepare students to cope realistically and intelligently with the changing world, a world that is becoming increasingly interdependent and in which vast new multiplications of cultural forces are emerging.

See Core IMPACTS  for required courses in Core IMPACTS and Additional Course Requirements.

General Requirements (Core IMPACTS): 42 Credit Hours


Additional Requirements: 4 Credit Hours


Minor: 15 Credit Hours


Students are encouraged to choose minor that complements their area of emphasis.

General Electives: 15 Credit Hours


Select 15 credit hours of general electives or internship hours. 

Total Credit Hours: 124





 

Other Program Requirements


A minimum grade of “C” is required for each Field of Study and Major Requirements course taken in the major. This applies to all courses (lower and upper division).

Advisement


Academic Advisement at Georgia Southern is provided to all degree-seeking undergraduate students by professional advisors. Academic Advisors are located on all three Georgia Southern University campuses. Students are required to meet with their assigned Academic Advisor at least once a semester. For more information visit the Academic Advisement  catalog page.