Scholarship and Engagement
Research Papers
Thesis research papers in International Studies analyze, respond to, and address "wicked problems" and other challenging, critical questions with global resonance.
Research Posters
Students often have the chance to display and share their research and posters. Here is an example of our student poster research.
Creative Projects
The International Studies senior thesis may take the form of a creative project, such as a film, creative writing piece, website, or artwork.
Featured Senior Capstone Projects
All International Studies majors at CSU are required to complete a senior thesis project. This project can take the form of a traditional scholarly research paper, a creative project, or another option related to the theme of their capstone seminar.
The work below represents a sampling of the wide variety of projects and topics pursued by our students.
Independent Study
Featured Student Research Presentation: “Tradition in Decline: Economy, Culture, and the Environment in Rural Japan”
Join International Studies Major Natalie Montecino as she presents the results of her independent study research on rural Japan in Spring 2021. Watch the presentation HERE.