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Welcome to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS) International Programs
Here are some hallmarks of our international activities....
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences has a deep commitment to internationalization, covering the world across nine academic departments and ten interdisciplinary undergraduate degree options. The interdisciplinary programs include African, International and Middle East studies. The International Studies major is the fastest growing program in the College, approaching 350 students in just five years of operation. CHASS also offers a Master's degree of International Studies housed in the School of Public and International Affairs .
Highlights from other departments include 12 different languages taught by Foreign Languages and Literature, as well as master’s degrees in Spanish and French. The Anthropology master’s program includes concentrations in bioarcheology, cultural and environmental anthropology, and provides field experiences in the West Indies, Thailand and Guatemala. The graduate program in Sociology includes a focus on global social change and development as a program concentration. The History department offers over 100 non-US history undergraduate and graduate courses, with over half of their faculty specializing in some aspect of international history.
The Communications department, one of the largest in the college, prepares students to effectively respond to the challenges of the international environment with courses in cross cultural communication and international public relations. The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies offer in-depth understanding of diverse religions and the philosophical questions facing the world today. There are also numerous courses in Psychology, English and Social Work that focus on international content and are represented in their various undergraduate and master’s degree programs.
CHASS is the university leader in sponsorship of study abroad with over 30 programs currently operating from Cuernavaca, Mexico to Accra, Ghana. Additionally, CHASS students represent the greatest proportion of students participating in Study Abroad university- wide as well. The following list of upcoming CHASS Study Abroad programs highlights these offerings.
CHASS Study Abroad Programs
CHASS Study Abroad Programs for 2010-2011 are currently under review and will be posted shortly. CHASS programs from 2009-2010 can be viewed here
CHASS International Programs Committee Mission Statement
Consonant with NC State’s goal of producing future global leaders and world citizens, the mission of the CHASS International Programs Committee is to help equip students with the knowledge and experiences needed to be successful in an international environment. The Committee fosters international awareness and an understanding of global diversity. It promotes programming and courses with international content. To achieve its mission, the Committee works with faculty and administrators in the establishment and evaluation of programs and opportunities that enhance international engagement. It advises on issues concerning the International Studies major, the academic integrity of study abroad programs that involve CHASS faculty or courses, and the worthiness of applications for study abroad scholarship support. Finally, the Committee assists in seeking funding that supports study abroad, international students who matriculate in CHASS, and other College and University efforts aimed at internationalization.
Are you a CHASS faculty member interested in starting a new study abroad program or wanting to renew a study abroad program, please read the following:
NC State Study Abroad Program Review 2009-10 CHASS Documentation Checklist