Oct 09, 2024  
Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

Global Studies, B.A.


Global Studies is an interdisciplinary field that examines the interconnected historical, political, economic, social and cultural influences that shape our increasingly interdependent world. It examines the institutions and processes affecting the world and the relationships among people, institutions and countries within their cultural contexts.

Drawing on coursework in over a dozen fields, students will have the opportunity to investigate a variety of challenges facing the global community and develop the knowledge and skills to address them. Cross-cultural experiences and competency will be developed through opportunities for language study, internships and education abroad, as well as courses focused on the history, politics and societies of specific regions. Graduates in global studies will have the tools to be engaged global citizens.

A Bachelor’s degree in Global Studies can lead to careers in public and private organizations, including issue advocacy, diplomacy, international student and visitor exchange, journalism, legislative research, national security, and careers in international business and trade. The degree also prepares students to pursue graduate study in global studies, international relations, international security, law, public administration and other academic fields.

General Education Requirements (39-42 sem. hrs.)


For a complete list of general education courses click here ​. For additional information on general education requirements click here .

Ethics Course Requirement (3 sem. hrs.)


Foreign Language Requirement (6 sem. hrs.)


For information on how to fulfill the foreign language requirement click here .

Core Requirements (27 sem. hrs.)


All must be completed with a grade of C or higher. Courses in the major cannot be taken Pass/Fail.

Electives (24 sem. hrs.)


Students are required to take at least three courses from each of the two emphasis areas (18 hrs). The remaining six hours is to be chosen from among the rest, in consultation with advisor.  At least 18 hours must be 300 or above. An additional three hours of language, GLST 399 or 499, or  an Educational Abroad course beyond the Cross-Cultural Experience requirement in the core, may also be used to fulfill this requirement. 

Total: 120 (sem. hrs.)