Master of Science [M.S] [International Studies] From Central Connecticut State University

Students are grounded in theories of internationalization, history of diverse countries and regions, cross-cultural issues, and features of various international cultures and are provided programmatic, analytical, and practical skills to address international issues. The program prepares generalists to work in governmental and non-governmental organizations within and outside of the United States to address issues related to the global human experience.

The International Studies Master's program is designed to produce individuals competent in understanding the interrelated nature of global phenomena, confident in their membership in a community of global citizens, and capable of fulfilling various professional positions related to the field of International Studies. To further these overarching goals, the learning outcomes of the IS graduate program concern the student's ability to express these competencies in formal essays (including a thesis or capstone project) and presentations of research projects and policy positions. Graduates of the Master's program will:

• demonstrate tolerance of and insights into the diversity of cultural values, beliefs and worldviews;
• demonstrate advanced proficiency in the history, culture, and language(s) of a particular world region;
• demonstrate detailed knowledge of the interconnectedness of global phenomena;
• critically approach social, political, and economic cultural issues of a global nature;
• collect and analyze data on several projects of a global scope or which relate to a particular world area;
• produce and defend an extensive scholarly paper (thesis or capstone project), based on primary research, that focuses on a single world area or links diverse world areas in a global theme;
• demonstrate international competency, theoretical mastery, use of literature, data, evidence, and argument at an advanced level in the scholarly paper.