EUropean and Transatlantic Studies Major
Why Study EUropean and Transatlantic at Virginia Tech?
Study with our internationally renowned faculty who are experts in the field. We offer broad training in the liberal arts, emphasizing the study of foreign languages. Our graduates go on to successful careers in the government, private sector, and graduate school at top institutions around the world.
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Study Abroad Programs
24
Average Class Size
8
Languages to Study
Tea Ivanovic, '14
Tea served as a policy research and communications intern for the United Nations University Institute on Comparative Regional Integration Studies in Bruges, Belgium. She’s now pursuing graduate studies in International Relations at The Johns Hopkins University – Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies.
Erica Martin, '23
Erica completed Selected World Problems with Dr. Stivachtis, which helped develop her research and analytical skills. She won the 2021 Outstanding Research Paper Award in International Studies for a paper written in the course. Erica is researching at the Hume Center for National Security and Technology and planning a winter study abroad in Latvia.
Careers and Further Study
What Can You Do with a major in EUropean and Transatlantic Studies?
Jobs Held by Our Graduates
- Political and Security Analyst for the United States Federal Government and the Intelligence Community
- Department of State: Civil and Foreign Service Officer
- Think Tank Expert
- Political and Business Consultant
- International Civil Servant working for organizations, such as NATO, OSCE, and OECD
- United States and European Banker, Researcher, or Analyst
- Foreign Correspondent for a major network or publication
- Middle or High School Teacher for European History
- Professor
Beyond the Classroom
Experiential Learning
Participate in the Department of State’s Diplomacy Lab Program and Wonk Tank competition. Many of our students also join our active student organizations including (Inter)National and Regional Model UN, International Model NATO, and Model EU.
Internships and cooperative education programs give you an opportunity to receive academic credit for working in a professional setting. Our students complete internships with the United States government, international organizations, and national, state, or local administrative agencies. Talk to an advisor who can help you find and secure a meaningful internship opportunity.
Although studying abroad isn't required, it can often be a pivotal experience for you. Living in a different country is the best way to understand the differences and similarities between cultures. It allows you to develop personal expertise in a specific national or regional context or language.
Our students often study abroad in Europe and study away through the Washington Semester in European Engagement.
At Virginia Tech, the Center for European Union, Transatlantic and Trans-European Space Studies – CEUTTSS is one of only a few major research centers in the nation specializing in the study of Europe and Transatlantic Relations. The center maintains close partnerships with the Intelligence Community, the Department of State, the EU Delegation in Washington DC., the embassies of NATO, EU, OECD, and OSCE member states, and the Atlantic Council of the United States.
The United States Federal Government, including the Department of State, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Commerce, and Intelligence Community (CIA, DIA) have identified the study of various world regions and the associated language and cultures as a high political priority. Europe, broadly defined, is one of those areas. The transatlantic relations between the United States and Europe have also become central to the United States' foreign and commercial policy. There is a need for a new generation of experts and analysts to lead policy-making.
United States Banks and companies operating in Europe as well as European banks and companies operating in the United States are all in need of personnel they are familiar with the political, security, legal, economic, and social-cultural situation in Europe.
We offer opportunities to pursue a 5-year bachelor and master degree program at Virginia Tech, as well as a regular Master of Arts in Political Science (PSCI) and a Master in Public and International Affairs (MPIA).
Curriculum
What You'll Study
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies Degree
- Including Virginia Tech's Pathways
EUropean and Transatlantic Studies Major Requirements
- European History
- Europe Region and Country Analysis
- European Security Governance
- NATO and European Security
- Transatlantic Relations/United States -European Union Relations
- United States - Russian Relations
Minor and Elective Hours
Our program gives you the opportunity to build knowledge in another area by pursuing a minor, double major, or cognate.
120 hrs
B.A. International Studies
45 hrs
General Education
63 hrs
Major Requirements
27 hrs
Elective
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