We believe intense study of a region’s languages and cultures makes it possible to gain expertise that is invaluable in a globalized world. Our students become informed world citizens who are able to see crucial differences and similarities within and between regions. They develop the insight, knowledge and skills needed to interpret the political, economic, social and cultural actions and policies in specific regions, preparing them to deal effectively with far-reaching challenges of the contemporary world.
We offer regional and comparative studies in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Western Europe, the region comprising Russia, Eurasia and Eastern Europe, the United States and the region comprising Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. Drawing from the disciplines of anthropology, economics, government, history, international affairs, linguistics, sociology and theology, students receive training in methods and theories to build a comprehensive understanding of a chosen theme within regions.
We take an integrated approach to ethnic studies, immersing students in the language, culture and history of different ethnicities. Students benefit from our diverse array of courses that prepare them for unique opportunities to study abroad, often through immersion in various parts of the world. Such education is rounded out with courses in regional studies, business, economics, government and psychology, and our diverse faculty and student body further support the development of cultural understanding on campus.
Besides the formal degree and certificate programs listed below, Georgetown also a number of courses on regions and peoples around the world. Browse the course catalog to learn more about these classes.
Undergraduate Programs
- Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service - Culture and Politics
- Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service in Regional and Comparative Studies
Graduate Programs
- Doctor of Philosophy in Arabic Language/Master of Arts in Arab Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy in German/Master of Arts in German and European Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy in Government/Master of Arts in Arab Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy in Government/Master of Arts in Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy in Government/Master of Arts in German and European Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy in Government/Master of Arts in Latin American Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy in History/Master of Arts in German and European Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Studies
- Juris Doctor/Master of Arts in Arab Studies
- Juris Doctor/Master of Arts in Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies
- Juris Doctor/Master of Arts in German and European Studies
- Juris Doctor/Master of Arts in Latin American Studies
- Master of Arts in Arab Studies
- Master of Arts in Arab Studies/Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service
- Master of Arts in Asian Studies
- Master of Arts in Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies
- Master of Arts in Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies/Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service
- Master of Arts in Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies/Bachelor of Arts in Russian
- Master of Arts in German and European Studies/Bachelor of Arts in German
- Master of Arts in German and European Studies/Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service
- Master of Arts in German and European Studies/Master of Public Policy
- Master of Arts in German and European Studies
- Master of Arts in Islamic Studies
- Master of Arts in Latin American Studies
- Master of Arts in Latin American Studies/Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
- Master of Arts in Latin American Studies/Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service
- Master of Arts in Liberal Studies in Islam and Muslim-Christian Relations
Certificate Programs
- Certificate in African Studies
- Certificate in Arab Studies
- Certificate in Asian Studies
- Certificate in Australian and New Zealand Studies
- Certificate in European Studies
- Certificate in Jewish Civilization
- Certificate in Latin American Studies
- Certificate in Muslim-Christian Understanding
- Certificate in Russian and East European Studies
- Minor in African American Studies
- Minor in Jewish Civilization