Can I switch into an International Studies major, or switch to a different International Studies discipline?
Yes, all International Studies majors are open (not capped) majors, and students can easily switch into the major or into another discipline online after they have enrolled in classes for their first quarter.
Complementary Minors for IS Majors
Many academic departments and programs on campus offer minors which complement students' major coursework. The list below highlights minors that may be of interest to students in the International Studies Program. A complete list of all undergraduate minors and information on how to declare a minor can be found on Blink.
Students may not declare a minor in the same department as their discipline. For example, International Studies - Economics students, may not declare a minor in Economics or Management Science. There is one exception to this policy: International Studies - Linguistics students may minor in General Linguistics, Language Studies or Speech and Language Sciences.
| Minor | Description | Department/Program |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | The Accounting minor helps students understand the development and use of financial and accounting information by decision makers. | Rady School of Management |
| Chinese Studies |
With an ever-intensifying job market, having a second language in your arsenal can make all the difference as you build a satisfying and purposeful career. |
Chinese Studies Program |
| Communication | Communication at UCSD emphasizes the role of technologies of communication in shaping human experience and relationships. May be of interest for students wanting to enter marketing, advertising, or sales. | Communication |
| Data Science | The minor will provide basic training in computer programming, linear algebra, as well as probability and statistics, and a high-level overview of the different types of data and methodologies. | Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute |
| Economics | Emphasizes tools of economics analysis and their applications to contemporary problems and government policies. *Not open to IS - Economics Majors |
Economics |
| Finance |
Develops current knowledge that firms are seeking in areas like sustainable investing, financial modeling and forecasting, private equity and new venture finance, along with sound fundamentals of corporate finance, investment banking, and financial accounting. *Open to IS - International Business Majors, Effective Winter 2022 |
Rady School of Management |
| Global Health | Besides the health professions, Global Health can be addressed through positions such as social workers, health educators, engineers and even roles such as marketing and journalism. | Global Health |
| Health Care - Social Issues | Designed to enhance student competence in analyzing the complex social and ethical ramifications of health care issues that impact modern health care. | Warren College |
| History | At the crossroads of the humanities, the arts, and the social sciences, history is the study of human experience as it has unfolded over the ages. *Not open to IS-History Majors |
History |
| Law and Society | An interdisciplinary minor that explores the complexity and interrelationship of legal, social, and ethical issues in their historical context. | Warren College |
| Management Science | Covers some of the functional fields of business management; more focused on quantitative methods than a traditional business administration major. Helps to prepare students for MBA programs. *Not open to IS - Economics Majors |
Economics |
| Marketing |
Emphasizes both solid theoretical foundations and hands- on skill development, and builds on foundations laid in business analytics, computer science, economics, psychology and statistics. Every business, government and nonprofit enterprise involves some component of marketing. *Open to IS - International Business Majors, Effective Winter 2022 |
Rady School of Management |
| Political Science | Addresses some of the fundamental problems facing human society. Questions concerning world peace, government policies, the management of environmental quality, political competition, law to affect social and political change, and the gap between the rich and poor are all on the research agenda of contemporary political scientists. * Not open to IS - Political Science Majors |
Political Science |
| Public Service | Develop civic-skills and service-learning experience through academic and practicum-based means of civic engagement. | Marshall College |
| Real Estate and Development | Recognizes that the next generation of real estate development innovators will need to understand the nexus between real estate finance and development, data analysis, urban planning and design, environmental regulations, and new technologies. | Urban Studies and Planning |
How do I add a minor?
You can add a minor using the major/minor tool on TritonLink after you have enrolled in Fall coursework.
Is the Joint BA/MIA Program right for you?
The International Studies Program and the School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS) have collaborated to create a combined Bachelor of Arts / Master of International Affairs program (BA/MIA).
We offer three degree pathways open to students in the International Studies Program:
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