The purpose of the International Studies program (major, minor,and cluster) is to provide an avenue for students wishing to maximizethe opportunity for linguistic and international competence whiledeveloping a disciplinary specialty that would allow them to enterthe workforce directly or to prepare them for graduate school in a number of different disciplines or professions. This degree is unique in its modular structure, including a core in Economics, History, Geography, and Political Science, area studies in culture, and the fl exibility to choose a minor or clusters. Students must demonstrate language profi ciency at the third-year level. Students may also take a minor or cluster in International Studies.