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International Studies

Explore your role in the world’s interconnected cultures and nations. The College's international studies program provides a strong foundation in cultural, historical, political, and economic perspectives, preparing students for work and transfer.

Degree Requirements

Study Abroad for First-person Learning

All students in the program will immerse themselves fully in a culture via a study abroad course of their choice led by expert faculty. Recent trips have included Colombia, Ecuador, Ireland, Guatemala, Italy, Nicaragua, and Spain.

Note: Some funding and financial aid may be available for study abroad courses. Alternative domestic cultural immersion options will be provided for those students unable to travel internationally.

Most careers require a bachelor’s degree, and opportunities include international aid and relief work, NGOs (non-governmental organizations), sustainable community development, international public policy, U.N. agencies, international business, and peace and mediation work.

Careers on Career Coach

Most careers related to this program require a bachelor’s degree, and opportunities include international aid and relief work, NGOs (non-governmental organizations), sustainable community development, international public policy, U.N. agencies, international business, and peace and mediation work. Learn more about related jobs: 

Program Chair

Faculty - Anna Regula

Anna Regula

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Transfer Options

Transfer opportunities exist for graduates of the program to transfer with full junior status placement at SUNY Cortland, SUNY Oswego, Wells College, and Ithaca College. ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ Cortland Community College students also frequently transfer to schools such as Cornell University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Binghamton University, SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Delhi, Keuka College, and more.