We offer flexible and rigorous interdisciplinary undergraduate programs in the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences, helping students develop keen analytical and ethical reasoning skills amid complex global dynamics.
Where can International Studies take you?
Academic Programs
IS Major
Students in the IS Major complete the IS Core, select a concentration, learn a language, study abroad, and complete a senior seminar or thesis. Application required in freshman Spring.
IS Minor
IS minors complete two foundation courses and four electives in a concentration of your choice. All are invited to declare an IS minor without application.
By the Numbers
30 faculty
ISP Faculty are affiliated with 9 different departments
500 approved courses
Take electives across the university to complete your major or minor
63 Fulbright Fellowships
Our students have won more than 60 Fulbright Awards since 2000, taking them across the world to teach or study
Browse lists of pre-approved core and elective courses, course plans, and links to important administrative forms.
News & Notes
Events
AY 2024–25
Meet the IS Community
Join Global Conversations
Global Conversations is a student-led project that connects students at BC with university students around the world through informal yet meaningful dialogue. We have held over 150 conversations via Zoom and in person with peers in nearly 30 countries, about politics, security, religion, climate justice, global cultures, and more. Join us for an upcoming conversation!
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