Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course. See catalog for course titles & descriptions

Recommendations/Notes

• Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
• Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)
• Complete required English and Math course(s)
• Complete GLST 200 - Review faculty biographies and publications
• Attend at least one research presentation on campus (or off)
• Attend one or more International Education Week events (third week in November)

MATH 201 is the recommended Math courses by major or any other B4 course. Please check Math Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course. See catalog for course titles & descriptions.

Double-counts as GE:D and American Institutions Requirements

Recommendations/Notes

• Join a student group, such as the International Relations Club
• Speak to Global Studies director about enrolling in Model United Nations
• Review the International Career Guide and links of interest
• Attend one or more International Education Week events (week varies)
• Visit Study Abroad website to read about opportunities; consider deadlines and apply for Study Abroad depending on your plan
• Attend Global Studies Capstone event

Recommendations/Notes

• Complete lower-division GLST requirement(s)
• Complete golden four
• Take first upper division major elective course–the courses recommended above do not require a specific class standing
• Speak to Global Studies director about Model United Nations research opportunities
• Attend at least one research presentation on campus (or off)
• Attend one or more International Education Week events (third week in November)
• Visit Study Abroad office to discuss and possibly apply for required Study Abroad

Take a B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement

Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option, however, will need to be taken in semester 5.

Recommendations/Notes

• Attend the CSUCI Sage Student Research Conference or another undergraduate conference
• Attend the Global Studies Capstone event
• Apply for Study Abroad if you have not already

Take a B1 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement

Upper Division Major Elective - 21 units of Discipline Area Electives are required Recommend one of the following to double-count with major discipline area elective: ART 330, 331, 332, 433, 436, ENGL 344, 355, 356, PAMU 332*, PATH 344, SPAN 301, 302, 334

Recommendations/Notes

• Seek a leadership position in a student organization (if not studying abroad)
• Prepare a resume
• Apply for internships, study abroad, and/or a research opportunity
• Meet with Academic Advising for a degree progress check
• Meet w/ Graduate Studies Center and explore graduate degrees
• Begin graduate school test preparation (if applicable)
• Meet w/ Career Development Services
• Review faculty biographies and publications; connect with at least one faculty member working in area of interest to the student
• Attend at least one research presentation on campus (or off)
• Make appointment to meet with Global Studies director to discuss research interests
• Create or update LinkedIn Profile; be certain to connect with faculty and other professionals working in areas of interest
• Explore Peace Corps Prep Program
• Attend Grad School Fair
• Consider applying for a research internship in international affairs (virtual)
• Attend one or more International Education Week events (third week in November)

GLST 300 - Offered Spring only Take GLST 300 if not Studying Abroad. If abroad, take an elective

Recommendations/Notes

• Join a disciplinary association such as the International Studies Association, International Studies Association-West, or other organization recommended by a faculty member working in an area of interest.
• Meet with the Career Development Services and the Graduate Studies personnel to discuss long term plans
• Review the International Career Guide and links of interest
• Register and create a profile with CalJobs (www.caljobs.ca.gov) and USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov)
• Investigate and consider participating in campus undergraduate research programs such as Summer SURF and Model United Nations (if not already participating) Consider enrolling in elective research credits (POLS 494) during senior year. Contact faculty about parameters for participation
• Attend Grad School Fair
• Explore possible graduate degrees and select target programs (MA, law school, Ph.D.)
• Consider visiting UCSB’s Global Studies department to learn about MA and Ph.D. in Global Studies
• Attend Global Studies Capstone event

Upper Division Major Elective - 21 units of Discipline Area Electives are required Recommend one of the following to double-count with major elective: BIOL 333, 335, or 433

Recommendations/Notes

• Attend Grad Fest (if completing degree in the spring)
• Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline - October 1st)
• Meet w/ Academic Advisor for Grad Check - Meet w/ Graduate Studies Center
• Meet w/ Career Development Services
• Update CV and resume. Meet with Career Counselor for feedback.
• Make preparations for and complete any standardized examinations relevant to long term plans (e.g. GRE or LSAT)
• Meet with faculty mentor(s) to discuss plans and letters of recommendations
• Apply for graduate school (if applicable)
• Attend one or more International Education Week events (third week in November)
• Start thinking about presenting research at spring student research conference (Sage)

Take GLST 300 if not Studying Abroad. If abroad, take an elective

Recommendations/Notes

• Attend Grad Fest (if completing degree in the fall)
• Graduation check with Advising and Faculty advisor
• Complete Capstone (GLST 499)
• Complete an internship, visit the Career Center to prepare for the job market, and/or apply for graduate school
• Apply to present at Sage or other student research conference
• Update information on CalJobs (www.caljobs.ca.gov) and USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov)