I. Liberal Arts
Ohio Wesleyan University's "Statement of Aims" says our ultimate purpose is
"equipping students with knowledge, competence, and character for leadership,
service, and continued learning in a complex and increasingly global society."
The interdisciplinary major of International Studies (combining core courses from the
Economics, History, Politics and Government, and Modern Foreign Languages departments,
among others) is one clear way that you can achieve a liberal education in today's
interdependent world!
II. Graduate School
Our majors have gone on to graduate study at prestigious universities such as the Columbia
University of International Affairs, the Johns Hopkins Nitze School of Advanced
International Studies, and similar school programs at Berkeley, Denver, American,
Georgetown, and Michigan Universities.
III. Careers
Careers in international fields may be more easily attainable with an undergraduate
background in global studies. Ohio Wesleyan graduates have worked with the State
Department in Europe and Africa, the Agency for International Development in the Middle
East, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (Asia), and the Peace Corps. They have worked
for and interned at institutes and foundations concerned with international topics. For
example, the Institute for Policy Studies, Brookings Institution, or the Ford Foundation.
A number have worked for advocacy or lobbying groups, such as the Lawyers' Committee for
Human Rights or Planetary Citizens. Other graduates have gone on to positions in banks
such as Chase Manhatten, and in major international corporations.
 | Nicholyn Chang, 2003, Junion International Policy Analyst, Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., Wash., D.C. |
| Alison Drake, 2003, Americorps |
| Chris Ploszaj, 2003, University of Kentucky - Patterson School of International Affairs |
| Sadaf Zahid, 2003, University of Maryland |
| Erin Donnelly, 2002, University of Massachusets at Amherst |
| Marry Kinney, 2002, Peace Corps |
| Kemi George, 2001, Ph.D. candidate - University of Massachusetts at Amherst |
| Anita Narayan, 2001, Editor, China Today |
| Akshay Madhavan,2000, Tufts University - Graduate of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy |
| Paulina Ojeda, 2000, National Democratic Institute |
| Nazlin Bhimji, 1994.Masters in International Development, American University, 1996; International Action Against Hunger, USA, June 1996-present. |
| Quentin Derryberry III, '96. Consultant, Corporate Training Center, Anderson Consulting, Argentina. |
| William Charles Day, '93. Peace Corps in Tunisia, 1994-1996; Financial Services, Bloomberg LP, 1996-present. |
| Irfan Nooruddin, '96. Ph.D. candidate in Political Science, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. |
| Kirsten Lynne Shaw, '92. Administrative Assistant, Institute for Policy Studies, Washington, D.C., 1992-1995; Masters candidate in City and Regional Planning, University of California at Berkeley, 1995-1997. |
| Bimal Vijitha Peiris, '94. Masters of International Relations, Baylor University, 1996; Intern at Population Institute in Washington D.C., June 1995-January 1996; Account Administrator, Policy and Planning Division, Global Accounting Services, 1996-present. |
| Matthew Zalla, '94. Fulbright scholar, Bolivia, 1995-1996. Ph.D. candidate in Anthropology at Columbia University, 1997-. |
The major comprises a total of 12 units, with a core curriculum consisting of Global Issues, International Economics, International Politics, and Senior Seminar in International Politics and Foreign Policy. Some degree of language proficiency is required. Courses should ordinarily be at the level of 300 or above and should provide an internally consistent program. You may choose to do a general International Studies major, or concentrate on a regional area (Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa, or Middle East). The minor consists of 6 units, with a core curriculum of International Economics, History of American Foreign Policy, and International Politics. Some degree of language proficiency is also required. Please follow the links below for major, area studies, and minor requirements.
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