OU David L. Boren College of International Studies - Top Five

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

2 20 200+

average class size within our college study centers in Arezzo, Italy and Puebla, Mexico

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

CONTACT US

ou.edu/cis

(405) 325-7454

@OUcis

cities in over 80 countries for study abroad opportunities

The College of International Studies is a gem here on campus and I am continually impressed with their dedication to their students and helping them achieve their dreams. I have interacted with faculty who have served in the job I want as my career. One semester, I took a class about the Foreign Service Officer position in the State Department, which is what I want to do as a career. The class was actually taught by a retired Foreign Service Officer. This meant that we had direct contact with someone who actually served in this role and could provide personal stories and experiences.”

- Angelora Castellano, OU Class of 2023, International Studies and Classical Studies

DAVID L. BOREN

COLLEGE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

THINGS TO KNOW

1

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.

2

We promote and advocate for the internationalization of the college experience, encouraging our students to “Get Up and Global” here on campus and around the world. One aspect of this is the requirement that all IAS majors study a foreign language and participate in a study abroad experience.

3

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.

4

OU’s Career Center has a dedicated staff member for the College of International Studies who helps our students with career opportunities and preparation.

5

We provide significant merit- and need-based scholarships, which help fund study abroad programs, internships, and research.