Undergraduate degrees & certificates in the School of International Studies and Languages include global studies, languages and linguistics majors.
Undergraduate Degrees
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French Major B.A.French majors thrive in courses on Francophone literature, culture and film. The French faculty is committed to mentoring students pursuing double majors.
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International Studies Major B.A.Select a regional concentration as your area of specialization — Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America or Middle East/North Africa — plus a transregional theme.
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Linguistics Major B.A.The B.A. in Linguistics prepares students to become professional teachers of English to speakers of other languages, as well as to join other professions specializing in the study and interpretation of language.
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War and Peace Major B.A.Explore the fields of peace and security studies through one-on-one advising, intensive language training and education abroad.
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Spanish Major B.A.Spanish majors are required to study abroad. Most students participate in one of the Ohio University-sponsored immersion programs in a Spanish-speaking country.
Minors
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French MinorCommon major disciplines of students minoring in French include journalism, political science, education, sociology, or business.
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German MinorThe German minor allows students to enrich their major program with language skills and cultural understanding.
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Japanese MinorThe Japanese minor equips students with basic language skills to pursue interests related to their major and enter the workforce right away. Others do internships that require a basic knowledge of Japanese.
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Linguistics MinorA minor in linguistics is useful in fields such as anthropology, sociology, education, language teaching, library science, artificial intelligence, psychology, and cognitive science.
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Spanish MinorA minor in Spanish helps students acquire abilities leading to success in the job market: communication skills, analytical skills, interpersonal skills, a capacity for problem solving, and the ability to learn quickly.
Undergraduate Certificates
Open to Undergraduate Students from Any Major
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African Culture through Music and Dance CertificateThis specialized program in African Studies is for graduate students who are majoring in African Studies, music and dance, anthropology and other majors.
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African Studies CertificateThis certificate explores the African continent's emerging aspirations and trajectories in the 21st century.
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Asian Studies CertificateThis certificate examines political and economic trends as well as the rich cultures, traditions, and societies of East, Southeast, and South Asia.
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Diversity Studies CertificateThis interdisciplinary certificate complements and enhances a student’s general education, academic major and/or career preparation.
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East Asian Studies CertificateThis certificate provides an in-depth understanding of East Asia, which includes China, Japan, and Korea, a vital region at the forefront of dynamic changes in global politics and the world economy.
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European Studies CertificateThis program is designed to prepare students to understand the changing nature of European economies, culture and politics.
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Forensics Studies CertificateThe Forensics Studies Certificate explores scientific components of criminal investigation and criminal justice processes through a multi-disciplinary lens.
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German Studies CertificateThe German Studies Certificate is designed for students in any field with an interest in the German-speaking countries and in integrating their study of German with other disciplines.
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Global Leadership CertificateThe Global Leadership Center (GLC) strives to develop internationally minded, locally engaged leaders in all walks of life.
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Italian Studies CertificateKnowledge of the Italian language, both written and spoken, is an important tool for an understanding of Italian culture and is therefore a core element in the Certificate in Italian studies.
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Language and Technology CertificateThe Language and Technology Certificate explores the interaction of language and technology, through the smart phone, AI-driven speech recognition, and human voice simulation.
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Latin American Studies CertificateThis certificate promotes a greater understanding of Latin America through academic coursework and language acquisition.
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Southeast Asian Studies CertificateOpen to undergraduate students from any major — this certificate gives students a broad understanding of Southeast Asia's critical position in global politics and the world economy.
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War and Peace Studies CertificateThe purpose of the War and Peace Studies certificate is to allow students to explore the field of security studies from an interdisciplinary perspective.