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2024-2025 Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Catalog

Roadmap Freshman - 4 year: Global Studies, B.A.


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Year 1 - 32 units


Fall Freshman - 16 units


Spring Freshman - 16 units


Year 2 - 31 units


Fall Sophomore - 15 units


  • Units: 3
  • Student Choice of Language Requirement Corequisites Course  . Units: 4 
    Students need to complete a Language other than English through the intermediate level (For example, through SPAN 202), or demonstrate equivalent proficiency as approved by the CI Global Languages & Cultures faculty. ASL courses will not be accepted.
    Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen.
  • Units: 3
  • Student’s Choice of HIST - US History course. Units: 3. 
    Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option, however, will need to be taken in semester 5 or later
  • Student’s Choice of Major Elective course.  Units: 3 
    21 units of Discipline Area Electives are required See catalog for course titles & descriptions Recommend one of the following: CHS 401*, ENGL 311, 325*, 326*, GLST 435, HIST 320, 359, 361, 366, 380, 382, 385, 396, 413*, 452, POLS 327, 328, 329, 351* 52*, 353*, 354*, 355*, 403*, 426*, 428*, SPAN 301*, 302*, 411* *requires prerequisite(s)
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    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

Spring Sophomre - 16 units


Year 3 - 28-30 units


Fall Junior - 13-15 units


  • Student’s Choice of Study Abroad course. Units 1-3Connect with your faculty advisor prior to studying abroad to review your options
  • Units: 3
  • Take a B1 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement

  • Units: 3
  • 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

  • Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit
  • Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit
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    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)

Spring Junior - 15 units


  • Units: 3
  • GLST 300 - Offered Spring only Take GLST 300 if not Studying Abroad. If abroad, take an elective

  • Units: 3
  • Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
  • Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
  • Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
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    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

Year 4 - 29 units


Fall Senior - 15 units


  • Units: 3
  • 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

  • Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
  • Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
  • Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
  • Student’s Choice of Major Elective course.  Units: 3
    Upper Division Major Elective - 21 units of Discipline Area Electives are required See catalog for course titles & descriptions
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    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)

Spring Senior - 14 units


  • Units: 3
  • Take GLST 300 if not Studying Abroad. If abroad, take an elective

  • Units: 3
  • Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
  • Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
  • Student’s Choice of Major Elective course.  Units: 3
    Upper Division Major Elective - 21 units of Discipline Area Electives are required See catalog for course titles & descriptions
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    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)

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