The International Studies major complements your primary major while preparing you for an increasingly interdependent, multicultural, and transnational world.
- 16 Disciplinary Distribution Credits
- 28 Concentration Area Credits
- 12 Foreign Language Credits
- 4 Senior Project Credits
60
Total Credits
Minors in Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts
Minors require a concentration of 5 to 7 HSS courses in your minor area. (NOTE: All minors require taking one additional HSS course, for a minimum of 40 HSS credits--44 in the case of foreign languages). Minors are indicated on your official transcript upon completion. If you are interested in pursuing a minor, please consult with the appropriate minor adviser.
Enriching Experiences
From international study abroad programs to a literary journal, to Model European Union, we offer several enriching out-of-classroom experiences designed to give you a more well-rounded college experience.
HSS News & Events
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Richard House Named Associate Dean at Rose-Hulman
The HSS classes at Rose-Hulman teach you how to look at the problem objectively, weigh multiple inputs and to effectively communicate the most logical solution.

Caroline Carville
Dr. Caroline Carvill teaches American literature, specializing in 20th-century American literature, American fiction, service learning, and active learning. She received the American Society for Engineering Education Liberal Education Division's Sterling Olmsted Award for her contributions to educating engineering students. During her time at Rose-Hulman, she has received the Dean's Outstanding Teacher Award and the Honorary Alumni Award, and has served as department head, associate dean of faculty, and faculty representative to the Board of Trustees, and led several institute faculty committees.

Contact Us
Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts
5500 Wabash Avenue
Terre Haute, IN 47803
812-877-8276