BA International Studies

Offered as both a major and a minor, Fairfield University’s International Studies provides students with a broad, interdisciplinary training in the theories, methods, and practice of political, socio-cultural, and economic global affairs. By preparing students to engage in critical thinking, policymaking, analysis, and ethically grounded action, the program invites undergraduates of all traditions to a maturing of self-knowledge and respect for the dignity of themselves and others. It calls for a commitment to socially responsible behavior encompassing a devotion to peace and justice, addressing poverty, and a passion for truth, reflection, and lifelong learning as part of the global community.