国际研究专业（IS）可以帮助学生成为世界公民。跨学科方法旨在使学生沉迷于分析当代国际问题的各种方法中。学生将学习政治学和国际关系学科的基础，并通过人类学，经济学，地理学和历史学课程了解全球问题。这项研究的重要目标是描述当代全球结构的性质和演变。学生在特定国家或地区（例如，中国，印度，日本，欧洲或拉丁美洲）发展区域专业知识，获得第二语言的能力，并强烈鼓励他们参加出国留学的机会。
A major in International Studies (IS) prepares students to take their place as citizens of the world. The multi-disciplinary approach aims at immersing students in various methods of analyzing contemporary international issues. Students gain a foundation in the disciplines of political science and international relations, and a knowledge of global issues from courses in anthropology, economics, geography, and history. An important goal of this study is to describe the nature and evolution of contemporary global structures.<br>Students develop regional expertise in a specific country or world region (e.g., China, India, Japan, Europe, or Latin America), gain competency in a second language, and are strongly encouraged to participate in study abroad opportunities.<br>The International Studies major at HPU provides students with the foundation for looking at politics and international affairs through a variety of different lenses. Students who major in International Studies are among the most engaged at HPU. They are independently motivated to follow current events in the world, to seek opportunities for experience and growth in student organizations such as the Model United Nations, and to study abroad. Students gain practical experience and make valuable connections through internships, such as working for the U.S. Department of State.