World Intercultural Studies

This new major is coming in Fall 2026! Students may declare this major now, although Degree Works for the major will not be active until Fall 2026.

What is World Intercultural Studies?  

This new concentration in Modern Languages takes an international and career-forward approach, including courses in a variety of disciplines including politics, history, communications, literature, anthropology, and more.     

In the World Intercultural Studies Concentration, you will:  

• Become a confident speaker of another language through culture-based courses and fieldwork.  
• Prepare for multifaceted careers at home and abroad through cross-disciplinary coursework with a focus on intercultural analysis and communication.

What makes the WICS concentration unique?

The WICS major is designed to provide students with critical language and cultural skills that serve as the foundation for careers in public service, business, humanitarian work, and other fields, in international settings and at home. Students may combine the WICS major with a major or minor in a related discipline, so that graduates can combine discipline-specific skills with a high degree of language and cultural competency. 

Faculty

The faculty in Modern Languages is uniquely qualified to help you develop the skills necessary to critically engage with different cultures and the issues that define and challenge them. Our expertise will open new perspectives on an increasingly interconnected world and give you the insight you need to navigate it.