BA in Global Studies
BA
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Global Studies is a rigorous interdisciplinary program that provides students with the theoretical and practical tools to critically analyze the ongoing processes of cultural, economic, and political change in the world. The major will prepare students for a variety of careers in the international arena as well as for further graduate study programs such as international affairs, international business, and peace studies.
Program Distinctions
- Tailored so students can engage in focused study of a particular world region;
- Partners with several non-governmental organizations to provide student internships;
- Encourages a study abroad experience for scholars so they can further develop their skills with international experience.
Course Requirements for Major
Program Requirements: 31-33 credit hours
- HUM 110 Intro To Ethnic And Gender Studies 3 credit hours
- SOC 113 Cultural Anthropology 3 credit hours
- COM 340 Intercultural Communication 3 credit hours
- ENV 110 Introduction To Environmental Science 4 credit hours
- GEO 301 Cultural Geography I 3 credit hours
- GEO 302 Cultural Geography II 3 credit hours
- HIS 302 World Regional History 3 credit hours
- HIS 480 Internship 3 credit hours
- World Language: Two semesters of the same language: 6-8 credit hours
Choose One Concentration: 9 credit hours
Global Cultures
- ARH 230 Non-Western Topics 3 credit hours
- ENG 357 Postcolonial Literature 3 credit hours
- RST 314 World Religions 3 credit hours
Global Politics
- PHI 220 Introduction To Ethics 3 credit hours
- PSC 260 Comparative Politics 3 credit hours
- GEO 303 Political Geography 3 credit hours
Total for Major: 40-42 credit hours
Liberal Arts: 32 credit hours
General Electives: 46-48 Credit Hours
Total for Degree: 120 credit hours