The International Cultural Studies (ICS) major represents an interdisciplinary program that brings together the fields of anthropology, communications, and humanities. In addition to stressing a variety of contemporary cultural systems and theories, the major also includes a range of historical considerations concerning cultural forms and global social forces. The major draws upon the expertise of faculty whose primary interests lie in the study of intercultural relations in an international environment.

One of the primary goals of ICS is the fulfillment of BYU-Hawaii's prophetic mission to accept, adapt, and integrate cultural differences through the transendent principles of love, faith, and peace combined with a rigourous academic curriculum that directly addresses cross-cultural understanding. As a microcosm of global diversity, BYU-Hawaii provides an exceptional environment for International Cultural Studies.

- Orient all students to at least two of the world's cultural systems.

- Orient students to the history of colonial and post-colonial cultural environments.

- Intergrate students' cultural understanding with language training.

- Develop the student's ability to think clearly and communicate effectively in conversations that deal with complex and controversial intercultural issues.

As a terminal degree, the major will prepare highly desirable and competent professional consultants, business and government administration, teachers, and media/comunication workers in fields and professions where cultural interactions and differences are significant.

The ICS program will also provide a rigorous pre-professional degree to prepare students for graduate school in law, business and public administration, dipolmacy, public relations, journalism, development, as well as academic programs such as anthropology, humanities, communication studies, conflict studies, American studies, ethnic studies, area studies, and other interdisciplinary programs. For additional information regarding career opportunities please see these links: internships, career opportunities, and professional associations.