This concentration offers the opportunity to focus on one or more areas of regional interest. Examples include Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. Please discuss with an academic advisor the possibility of other areas of concentration, including Africa, Central Asia-South Asia (CASA), and East Asia which will depend on the availability of relevant courses at a given time. In addition to the INST core courses, at least 15 hours of 3000-4000 level coursework that focuses on the region selected must be completed. At a minimum, majors who choose this concentration must complete the equivalent of three years of one university-level foreign language study (completion of a minor is recommended) or two years each of two foreign languages. At least one foreign language studied by those choosing this concentration must be associated with the area chosen. Study abroad in your area of interest is strongly recommended. Course lists for Area Studies will differ according to the area and availability of courses offered.<br>The International Studies (INST) Major at UNO is an interdisciplinary program that provides an international focus and foundation for professional careers in the private, nonprofit, and public sectors, as well as graduate studies. Among these careers and further studies are international management and business, diplomacy and foreign service, national security and intelligence, international law and policy, conflict mediation, humanitarian aid, international development, non-profit organizations, international education, and public affairs. The members of the International Studies Faculty encourage students majoring in International Studies to place significant emphasis on the study of foreign language and other cultures. Many INST majors have a double major or a minor in a foreign language.