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About Us
About the International Studies Program
The International Studies Program uses the wide-ranging resources at the University of Utah to prepare students to live and work in the increasingly global world of the 21st century. Established in 2003, the major has rapidly become one of the most popular undergraduate programs in the University. The interdisciplinary methods, language study, and direct international experience make it an inviting major alone or in combination with other programs of study available at the University. The degree grounds students in different disciplines (such as communication, economics, history, political science, foreign language.) and permits them to explore the international scope of these disciplines. At the upper division, students choose a regionally focused “Area Studies” track or a comparatively and thematically focused “Global Studies” track. The main aim of this degree is to provide students with a greater understanding of global and international issues, and to guide them toward incorporating their awareness, knowledge and skills into their career goals. Graduates of the program pursue careers in foreign service, business, and international organizations. Program Director: Dr. Johanna Watzinger-Tharp
Phone: 801-581-6214
Email: J.tharp@utah.edu
U.S. Department of Education Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Program
From 2004-207, the International Studies Program was the recipient of funding under the U.S. Department of Education UISFL program. This grant supported language instruction, curricular development, and faculty training to enhance the International Studies major and minor.
As a part of the grant activities, the IS program and the grant activities were evaluated by an external evaluator, Prof. Ann Waltner of the University of Minnesota. Her final report is now available. Click HERE to read the Evaluation Report.