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Colby College Global Studies
Colby College

Colby College

Global Studies

Waterville, USA

Course

English

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The Global Studies postgraduate program focuses on understanding complex global issues from multiple perspectives. You'll explore topics like international relations, cultural dynamics, and globalization while gaining critical thinking and analytical skills. The course length varies by institution, so check for specific details.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in various fields, including international development, diplomacy, policy analysis, and global communications. Many find roles in non-profit organizations, government agencies, and multinational corporations, contributing to impactful global initiatives.

Students in the program work closely with global studies professors as well as faculty members from other departments to examine transnational issues through several different comparative lenses. The major crosses four disciplines—government, history, economics, and anthropology—and includes extensive language study. With a diverse array of courses to choose from, global studies is highly flexible, allowing students to tailor the program to match their interests. Students dissect varied global issues while focusing on one geographic area and probing global themes including international relations, economic policy, development, and human rights.

Students deepen cultural knowledge and test classroom learning by studying abroad for one or two semesters during their junior year. Working with professors and a representative from the Off-Campus Study Office, students are able to choose from more than 200 study-abroad programs.

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