Comparative International Studies
Bachelor of Arts
About the Major
Our comparative international studies major is a unique program that combines the study of two world regions. You'll develop skills that are valued by employers, including analytical thinking, research, writing, problem solving, and knowledge of other cultures and languages.
Program Highlights
All students are required to participate in an international experience amounting to a minimum of three weeks spent abroad and completing a minimum of three units of study abroad.
Sample Courses
- Culture and Society (Multiple Courses)
- Populations and Borders (Multiple Courses)
- Study of World Regions (Multiple Options)
- Introduction to Socio-Cultural Anthropology
Career Options
Those completing the major will be prepared to meet the challenges of the new era of globalization, including careers in local, state, and national government, in national and international non-profit organizations such as social service providers, cultural organizations, or international development agencies, and in areas such as international education, commerce, tourism, and communications.
- U.S. Department of State
- San Diego Community College District
- Legal Aid Society of San Diego, Inc.
- Sempra Energy
Transferable Skills
- Intercultural communication
- Highly developed analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to share and conduct research
- Technical writing and rhetorical skills
- Didactic, presentation, & public speaking skills
- Knowledge of foreign cultures
- Conveying information clearly, concisely, & tactfully
- Time management
- Finding solutions to intricate problems
Comparative International Studies Program
College of Arts and Letters
