The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies offers seven majors and 17 minors in international studies at the undergraduate level. Students who Major in International Studies may concentrate in one of ten regional studies options, one of two thematic programs, or pursue a broader course of study within the general program in International Studies.
The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies offers seven majors and 17 minors in international studies at the undergraduate level. Students who Major in International Studies may concentrate in one of ten regional studies options, one of two thematic programs, or pursue a broader course of study within the general program in International Studies.
Click on a Major or Minor for specific information on courses and requirements.
Undergraduate Majors
- Asian Studies – Open major
- Comparative Religion – Open major
- European Studies – Open major
- Global and Regional Studies (General) – Open major
- International Studies (General) – Program closed for applications
- Jewish Studies – Open major
- Latin American and Caribbean Studies – Open major
Undergraduate Minors
- African Studies
- Arctic Studies
- China Studies
- Comparative Islamic Studies
- Comparative Religion
- European Studies
- Hellenic Studies
- Human Rights – Tri-Campus Minor
- International Studies
- Japan Studies
- Jewish Studies
- Korea Studies
- Middle East Studies
- Latin American and Caribbean Studies
- Portuguese Language and Luso-Brazillian Studies
- Russian, Eastern European, & Central Asian Studies
- South Asian Studies
- Southeast Asian Studies
JSIS Departmental Honors Program
- Director of the JSIS Honors Program: Professor Deborah Porter
- JSIS Honors Advisers: Joni Marts and Sabrina Tatta
The Jackson School Honors Program is intended for students with the aptitude and commitment required to pursue an in-depth research project, culminating in a thesis of about 30 pages. A UW CUM GPA of 3.30 and major GPA of 3.5 is required.
Interested students must complete JSIS 300 (Claims & Evidence) [Note: This course may be in progress during Spring 2023 application]. The Honors Program application is due on the 6th Friday of Spring quarter. If accepted, Honors students are then enrolled in JSIS 491 (Senior Honors Seminar) in Autumn quarter of their senior year. In this course, they work on thesis conceptualization and research design and are matched up with a faculty member who is an expert in the student’s area of research. Students spend Winter quarter collecting data and writing their theses. Registration for JSIS 492 (5 cr. honors thesis writing with thesis adviser) is required in Winter quarter. The final thesis is submitted in Spring quarter of senior year.
Interested students should make an appointment with the JSIS Honors Advisers, Joni Marts and Sabrina Tatta using the appointments system (choose the Current JSIS majors category ‘JSIS Departmental Honors’)
See a student profile of a Jackson School major’s in-depth study of contemporary Korean dramas.