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Welcome Back to BC!
For class of 2015: IS major applications are due on May 4. You can enroll in the minor at any time. Explore the website to find out more information, and feel free to drop by peer advising office hours. Enjoy the start of freshman year!
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Course Spotlight
Research Methods (IN 540)
Adjunct assistant professor and Associate Director of ISP Hiroshi Nakazato helps students understand why social science research is important and provides them with tools to effectively conduct it themselves. More
Program Profiles
ALUMNI
Scott Jelinek '10 believes majoring in ISP and his research in Africa have prepared him well for a career in international public health. More
NEW FACULTY
Assistant Professor Jennifer Erickson initiates new ISP students with her course Introduction to International Studies. More
MULTIMEDIA
Trade imbalance
Video from Front Row
Susan Aaronson of George Washington University discusses the extent to which human rights are considered in contemporary world trade policies.
The immigrant experience
Video from Front Row
Daniel Kanstroom and Peter Skerry of Boston College discuss deportation and public opinion towards immigration and immigrants.
News
Faculty member co-authors landmark report calling for overhaul of U.S. immigration policy. More
U.S. walks tightrope in Sudan and Uganda, writes ISP-affiliated faculty member. More
In Print
Ian McIntire ’09 addresses the growing problem of electronic waste and the effect it has on the world’s environment, health, and finances in his 2009 International Studies Honors Program thesis. McIntire currently lives in Denver, where he teaches third grade. Read thesis