DAVID L. BOREN
COLLEGE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
The purpose of the David L. Boren College of International Studies (CIS) is to expand the OU international experience and develop compassionate, open-minded citizens and leaders by enhancing global engagement and educational opportunities.
BY THE NUMBERS
average class size within our college
MAJORS
Asian Studies
European Studies
European Studies: Russian & East European Studies
Global Energy, Environment & Resources
International Development
International Security Studies
International Studies*
Latin American Studies
Middle Eastern Studies
*offers optional accelerated master’s programs
CONTACT US
ou.edu/cis | (405) 325-7454 | @OUcis
cities in over 80 countries for study abroad opportunities
highly adaptable minors
The College of International Studies hosts incredibly accomplished faculty, staff, and students who make Farzaneh Hall feel like a second home on campus. Every professor is passionate about their research and teaching, and they share this excitement with their students. I have never had an IAS professor who seemed too busy to spend time with students, and I have even had multiple professors share internship opportunities tailored to my interests with me. All of the advisors are responsive, flexible, and helpful — they made it easy for me to get all the credits I need to graduate, even with two study abroad experiences. The College of International Studies truly goes above and beyond in fostering a positive academic atmosphere and helping students accomplish anything they want.”
MORGAN CHEN | OU Class of 2024
Majors: International Studies and Mathematics
From: Longmont, Colorado
DAVID L. BOREN
COLLEGE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
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THINGS TO KNOW
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The Department of International and Area Studies (IAS) is a multidisciplinary unit composed of talented professors who study a multitude of regions and issue areas. We offer a dynamic, timely, and engaging curriculum, which truly fosters global fluency.
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We promote and advocate for the internationalization of the college experience. All IAS majors must study a foreign language, and we highly recommend participating in a study abroad experience.
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Our students learn practical and applicable skills in the classroom and are also assisted in finding internship and networking opportunities beyond the classroom. The learning process connects students to possible employers and prepares them for a variety of domestic and international jobs in fields such as diplomacy, intelligence, international education, and more.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Students who receive degrees from the OU College of International Studies pursue career fields such as:
• Governmental affairs
• Law and legislation
• Public policy
• International affairs
• Research
• International business
• Intelligence and security
• Humanitarianism
• Diplomacy
• Law enforcement
• International education
• Journalism and communication
• Economic development
• Environmentalism
• Resource management
... and more! Visit ou.edu/career to learn more about career opportunities for OU students.
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OU’s Career Center has a dedicated staff member for the College of International Studies who helps our students with career opportunities and preparation.
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We provide significant merit- and need-based scholarships, which help fund study abroad programs, internships, and research.
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