Take an interdisciplinary approach to global and transnational issues. Develop an in-depth understanding of international relations, current global issues, recent world history, and modern cultures and societies, along with gaining analytical skills suited for the study of other societies and international issues.
Focus on a region of the world and develop a thematic concentration from wide-ranging fields, such as international development and migration, human rights and law, diplomacy, and foreign affairs, international business and commerce, literature, religion, popular culture, and the fine arts.
Explore Internships & Careers
Internship opportunities offer real-world experiences. You can complete internships for academic credit or non-credit. Many students choose to complete both.
- Peace Corps: Lesotho/Sierra Leone/Mozambique
- Multinational corporations in Ireland, Portugal, and Argentina
- United Nations
- Catholic Relief Services
Both majors and minors are strongly encouraged to study abroad. For further information, schedule a campus visit and learn more about the Loras College Center for Experiential Learning.
What can you do?
- Public Policy and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
- International Development Agencies
- International Business and Law
- International Education Services, Research, and Teaching
- Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs
- Post-graduation service opportunities (Peace Corps/Jesuit Volunteer Corps)
The senior capstone research project allows you to select your own topic and shape your project based on your own original research and interests. Through collaboration with the professor of the course and peer feedback, you can produce unique and creative work that will prepare you for future careers or graduate school.
Course Highlights
School of Humanities & Education
Majors & Minors
graduate degree Opportunities
Loras offers a variety of graduate, dual degree & accelerated pathways to pursue both your undergraduate and graduate degrees efficiently and economically.
Clubs & Orgs
We have a variety of opportunities for you to get involved from the moment you set foot on campus.
DuPeace & Justice
Global Student Union
League of United Latin American Citizens
Straight Talk from a Duhawk
Loras feels like home to me. Everyone is so friendly and inviting. If you are sitting alone, someone is sure to ask you if you want company. If you pass someone you know, they are sure to say hello. The environment is one that feels so warm, like home.
— MIranda (’24)
Meet Your Professors
Benjamin Darr PhD
Associate Professor of Politics
Mark Kehren PhD
Associate Professor of History
Biniv Maskay PhD
Associate Professor of Economics
International Studies News
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Pro Deo et Patria: A Motto to Take to Heart
The blog aptly titled, in all caps, “I’m Kevin! Iowa Native, Loras College Grad, and now Peace Corps Volunteer Headed to Mozambique!” perfectly sums up 2011 graduate, Kevin O’Brien. Kevin’s love of Loras has been building for a lifetime. More