Undergraduate Majors

The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies offers seven separate majors in international studies at the undergraduate level. Students may concentrate in one of eight regional studies options, one of two thematic programs, or pursue a broader course of study within the general program in International Studies. 

Asian Studies International Studies (General)
Canadian Studies Jewish Studies
Comparative Religion Latin American and Caribbean Studies
European Studies  

 

 

 

 

Undergraduate Minors

The Jackson School offers 13 undergraduate minors. Additionally, both the Jackson School and the Law, Societies, and Justice Program are sources for information about the UW's Tri-Campus Minor in Human Rights.

African Studies International Studies
Canadian Studies Japan Studies
China Studies Jewish Studies
Comparative Islamic Studies Korea Studies
Comparative Religion Latin American and Caribbean Studies
European Studies South Asian Studies
Tri-Campus Minor in Human Rights Southeast Asian Studies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jackson School Graduate Programs

The Jackson School offers nine interdisciplinary programs leading to a Master of Arts in International Studies (MAIS). All nine require study or competency in a foreign language; the focus of other course work is primarily in the social sciences and history. While faculty and resources are shared among JSIS programs, each has its own structure and requirements.  For more information click on the headings below; if you would like printed fliers on any of these programs, please contact us.

China Studies Middle East Studies
Comparative Religion Russian, East European, and Central Asian Studies
International Studies South Asian Studies
Japan Studies Southeast Asian Studies
Korean Studies  

 

Jackson School Advising
University of Washington
111 Thomson Hall
Box 353650
Seattle, WA 98195
(206) 543-6001 phone
(206) 616-3170 fax
►jsisadv@u.washington.edu

James Donnen
Director, Student Services; Undergraduate Adviser for Asian Studies (East Asia), European Studies, and Departmental Honors
►jdonnen@uw.edu

Joni Marts
Undergraduate Adviser for European Studies, JSIS minors, and general advising
►jmarts@uw.edu

Dr. Linda Iltis
Undergraduate Adviser - Lead for International Studies: General, Comparative Religion, Jewish Studies, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Canadian Studies, & Asian Studies: South Asia & Southeast Asia options
►iltis@uw.edu

Paula Milligan
Graduate Program Adviser for all JSIS Master's Programs
►milligan@uw.edu

Kelly Voss
Career and internship adviser for JSIS undergraduates, graduates and alumni
►kvoss@uw.edu

Robyn Davis
Fellowships Coordinator
►rldavis@uw.edu