Mershon Center
The Mershon Center for the International Security Studies fosters interdisciplinary faculty and student research on national security in a global context. The center does this by fostering research in three areas of focus:
- The use of force and diplomacy.
- The ideas, identities, and decisional processes that affect security.
- The institutions that manage violent conflict.
The Mershon Center encourages collaborative, interdisciplinary research projects within the university and with other institutions around the world. It supports research by both individual faculty members and multidisciplinary teams.
The Center also organizes conferences, symposia, and workshops that bring together scholars, government officials, and business leaders from around the world to discuss the latest research in national and international security affairs. Finally, it hosts visiting scholars and post-doctoral fellows, and supports student research.
John Glenn School of Public Affairs
The John Glenn School of Public Affairs was founded on the principle that an informed and involved citizenry is essential for democracy to thrive. The Glenn School's programs equip students with the skills to become tomorrow's citizen-leaders or public service professionals. The skills taught at the Glenn School give students the knowledge for civic engagement and the ability to make a lasting change in their communities and the nation.
"Inspire citizenship and develop leadership" is the mission of the Glenn School. The school prepares professionals for public service, challenges our students and the general public to be involved in the civic life of their communities. In addition, the Glenn School provides applied research that directly benefits the citizens of Ohio and the nation.
From its home at Page Hall, the Glenn School is ideally situated to provide research, training and technical assistance to state, public and nonprofit organizations. The faculty and students have access to the vast resources of the Ohio State University as well as the policy makers in Ohio's capital city.
International Studies Program
The flagship Undergraduate International Studies Program provides a holistic, interdisciplinary, and cross-cultural foundation offered through the College of Arts and Sciences. International Studies at The Ohio State University offers ten major specializations, nine minor specializations, and certificates of study. Specializing in contemporary global issues and regional areas, the vision created in 1943 resonates today in an era of globalization.
International Studies is designed to produce informed leaders on world issues; proficiency in a foreign language; and exceptional research, writing, and public speaking skills. The program promotes rigorous academic training, and endows students with the professional skills needed to practice at home or abroad.
The College of Arts and Sciences
The College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. We provide the core General Education Curriculum for all undergraduates and host nearly 80 majors. With 39 departments and schools, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members - we are a unique community that encourages dynamic conversations, foster broad collaborations, and creates an environment of lifelong learning.