The Center for International Studies

The Center for International Studies was established in 1984 when Dr. Dennis Dunn was named its first director. The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, previously housed through the Political Science department, was reorganized to the majors represented today (International Relations, International Studies-International Business, International Studies-Travel and Tourism, International Studies-Russian/East European Studies, Asian Studies, European Studies, Interamerican Studies, and Middle East/African Studies).

The Master of Arts with Thesis was established in 2001 and a non-thesis option was added in 2006. The Center has also coordinated with the McCoy College of Business to provide students with an integrated degree program where students can obtain a BAIS and MBA degree, both with an emphasis in International Business, in five years. The degrees require a foreign language minor, study abroad experience, and internship.

The University

Texas State University-San Marcos is a doctoral-granting university with an enrollment of over 26,000 students. Located at the foot of the Texas Hill Country, Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos river and many cypress and pecan trees on the campus add the the charm of this picturesque locale. Located 30 miles south of Austin and 50 miles north of San Antonio, San Marcos has managed to retain the charm of a smaller community. Texas State maintains an atmosphere where faculty and students take the processes of teaching and learning seriously.