Double Major Programs

Double major tracks are offered in conjunction with affiliated departments and allow students to gain an in-depth specialization within a specific department or program, while simultaneously benefiting from the interdisciplinary training offered by the International Studies major.

Students pursuing a track will receive a double major in International Studies and in the affiliated department or program and will benefit from a faculty adviser in the affiliated department or program.

If you are interested in declaring a track, please contact the appropriate coordinator as soon as possible.

The International Studies Program offers the following tracks:

• Germany in a Globalized World (German)
• Global Connections and Historical Comparisons (History) Note: For students who entered Johns Hopkins Fall 2016 and later this track is no longer available but students may still double major with the History Department.
• Global Social Change and Development (Sociology)
• World Politics and Global Governance (Political Science)

Major + Minor Programs

Focus areas are offered in conjunction with affiliated departments and allow students to gain an in-depth specialization within a specific department or program, while simultaneously benefiting from the interdisciplinary training offered by the International Studies major.

Students pursuing a focus area will receive a major in International Studies and a minor in the affiliated department or program and will benefit from a faculty adviser in the affiliated department or program.

The program offers the following focus areas:

• Germany in a Globalized World (German)
• Global Connections and Historical Comparisons (History) Note: For students who entered Johns Hopkins Fall 2016 and later this focal area is no longer available but students may still minor with the History Department.
• Global Modernity and the Jewish Experience (Jewish Studies)