Bachelor of Arts
Global Studies
"The time I had studying abroad was probably one of the best if not the best semester of my life. Traveling around a part of the world you don’t really know is just so fun, as well as just gaining so much all at once." – Global Studies student
About the Major
Enrich your understanding of our increasingly complex world with a degree in Global Studies. 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. You will 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, you can pursue an emphasis in one of the following areas: 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 Emphasis 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 want to:
increase your understanding of our interconnected world.
examine theories and conceptual understandings of global phenomenon from multidisciplinary contexts.
identify and assess global trends.
have a career focused on international service.
Learning Outcomes
With the B.A. in Global Studies, you will be able to:
Critically evaluate globalization and de-globalization using interdisciplinary perspectives and Global Studies approaches.
Explain the social, cultural, economic, and political forces that promote global integration and global disintegration.
Describe and evaluate the ways in which local, regional, and national communities are impacted by and respond to global processes.
Communicate effectively in a variety of formats.
Degree Requirements
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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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