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International Studies at NMU
The
departments of Art and Design, Communication and Performance
Studies, Economics, English, Modern Languages and Literatures,
Geography, History, Philosophy, Political Science and Public
Administration, Sociology and Social Work and the College of
Business cooperatively sponsor the major in international studies.
This broad major provides students with a basic understanding of
modern world history, international relations, world cultures and
world religions. Part of this learning, as well as intensive
language instruction, is to be undertaken abroad.
International Studies Programs
International Studies Major
This
major gives students a broad view of the world with an emphasis on
developing regions. The core ensures that students have broad
exposure to major world religions, to international politics and
government, to recent global history and to relationships between
geography, culture, arts and society. As students take area and
advanced disciplinary studies, they deepen their understanding about
particular parts of the world or more specialized issues of
international importance. The study abroad and language requirements
of the major provide some of the most enriching and exciting
opportunities available for students at Northern Michigan University
and ensure that students experience internationalism rather than
just learn about it in classrooms. IP 490 International Studies
Seminar is the capstone course for this major, offering students the
opportunity to make comparisons and contrasts that integrate their
study abroad experience into their academic program. This major is a
good point of departure for pursuing an international-related
master’s degree and/or many careers, including international
business, diplomacy and fields related to human development. The
department also sponsors a minor in international studies and a
minor in latin American studies.
Study
Abroad
Full-time
NMU students in good academic standing have the opportunity to
enrich their academic experience by studying in a country other than
the United States. Such studies may apply toward the student’s
academic program at Northern Michigan University, provided that
prior approval has been granted by the student’s academic adviser,
the International Affairs Office and the Registrar’s Office. All
students who are contemplating study abroad, whether or not the
program is under NMU sponsorship, must apply through the
International Affairs Office. The director of international studies
will work with each student to assess program quality, assist with
the application process, coordinate course registration and budget
for financial aid. The office also provides extensive pre-departure
and re-entry orientation.
Students
have three options for studying abroad: NMU-sponsored and affiliated
programs
NMU
students are eligible to apply for Study Abroad Programs under
official Northern Michigan University sponsorship through one of
four consortium agreements:
• College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS)
• Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
• Exchange Agreement with several European schools (EU-US)
• Japan Center for Michigan Universities in Hikone, Japan
• Kajaani Polytechnic, Finland-Exchange Agreement
• Midwest Consortium for Study Abroad (MCSA) with sites in
Vienna, Austria, Macerata, Italy and Segovia, Spain
These consortia sponsor programs in more than
thirty foreign countries. Northern Michigan University participates
in two exchange agreements with nine European institutions. Language
immersion opportunities exist in Japan, France, Quebec (Canada),
Mexico, Costa Rica and Spain. |
