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In response to the increased interest in international issues, the University of North Texas offers a B.A. degree in International Studies as an academic concentration. This major is designed to prepare students for jobs in both the public and private sectors, where globalization is increasing dramatically. These jobs are concentrated in, but not limited to:

- International Politics

- International Law

- International security

- International and development economics

- International business

- International organization

- Human rights

- Global environmental and population issues

Apart from emphasizing the development of one’s future career, the International Studies program will also increase students' awareness and understanding of global issues such as:

- Security/Peace topics

- Issues concerning world population trends

- International trade and business topics

- Weapons of mass destruction proliferation

- International Diplomacy

- Terrorism/Political Violence

- Development and underdevelopment

The program also aims at increasing students' appreciation of world history, cultures, politics, economics, geography, literature, and the arts. In addition to giving the students the needed educational background in the above areas, the major provides the students with the skills in foreign languages and computer applications, as well as analytical and scientific thinking.

The International Studies program is within the College of Arts and Sciences. The admission requirements for the International Studies program are the same as those of the University of North Texas and the College of Arts and Sciences. The major draws upon the undergraduate programs of the departments of Political Science, History, Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, Geography, Philosophy, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Accounting, Finance, Management and Marketing, and the courses of the certificate in International Business.

The major offers six areas of concentration:

- International Politics and Diplomacy

- International Business and Economics

- International Development

- Security Studies

- Peace Studies

- Regional Studies (including those of Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Latin America, and Africa)

Due to its interdisciplinary nature, the program's six areas of concentration will help students be competitive in the workplace and give them the opportunity to take advanced courses in different academic disciplines and prepare them for graduate degrees in several international studies fields. The students in the International Studies major will also be strongly encouraged to take advantage of the UNT Study Abroad Programs.