International Studies (IST)

Assistant Professor White, Chair

The international studies department educates students in a manner to enhance their opportunities for success in global careers.  The international studies major provides the student with an interdisciplinary, internationally focused education in language, history, geography, philosophy, Bible, political science, humanities, business, and experiential study abroad.  International Studies majors may participate in a specialized track in their chosen vocation, using available elective courses under the direction of the discipline director and the international studies coordinator.  As a Christian liberal arts university, Belhaven emphasizes the importance of Christian values and ethics.

In addition to the general education courses required for graduation, the bachelor of arts in international studies requires 52 hours to include:  BIB 210 and 408; BUS 420; IST 202, 300, 305, 306, 401 or 450, 402, 403, and 444; ELT 303 and 304; plus one of the following Political Science courses: PSC 311, 316 or 319. 

*for ELT courses, see the English Language Teaching course descriptions.