Bachelor of Arts
Global Studies

About the Major

Through an interdisciplinary lens, the major examines the historical and contemporary cultural, economic, social, and political forces that shape global and regional integration and, at times, disintegration. Students gain foundational knowledge of global issues as well as the practical skills necessary to communicate across cultures, solve complex problems, and assume leadership roles in a variety of professional settings. 

In addition to a core curriculum emphasizing global processes and outcomes, students pursue an emphasis in one of the following areas: General Emphasis; Global Cultures; Global Human Rights and Social Movements; Global Political Economy and Institutions; Global Latin America; Middle Eastern and North African Studies; Gender, Difference, and Power; and Jewish and Israel Studies: Cultures and Communities. Students who choose the "General" option can develop a unique emphasis area that addresses a global theme of personal and/or professional interest. 

To enhance classroom learning, the Global Studies BA offers a variety of co-curricular and alternative educational experiences, including language study, study abroad, and internships with an international component.

Global Studies could be the right major for you if:

• You would like to increase your understanding of our interconnected world.

• You want to examine theories and conceptual understandings of global phenomenon from multidisciplinary contexts.

• You want to identify and assess global trends.

• You aspire to a career focused on international service.

Degree Requirements

Areas of Study/Emphases (available August 2026)

• Global Studies: General Emphasis

• Global Studies: Global Political Economy and Institutions Emphasis

• Global Studies: Global Cultures Emphasis

• Global Studies: Gender, Difference, and Power Emphasis

• Global Studies: Jewish and Israel Studies - Cultures and Communities

• Global Studies: Latin American Emphasis

• Global Studies: Middle Eastern and North African Emphasis

• Global Studies: Global Human Rights and Social Movements Emphasis

Immersion Opportunities

The Global Studies major is as much about experiencing the world as it is about taking classes. You will become proficient in a language, more knowledgeable in your chosen concentration, and you will be required to engage in an international immersion experience. Find out more about international immersion.

Career Pathways

The Global Studies degree will help you think critically about global issues from a variety of disciplinary perspectives, while also balancing multiple academic priorities. These skills are highly sought after in the workplace.

Possible careers for Global Studies graduates include:

• International organizations
• Foreign Affairs and Diplomacy
• Research Institutes
• Non-profit and Human Services
• International Business
• National Security
• Council Government and Foreign Service
• United Nations

• Relief Organizations

   

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