Meets Language graduation requirement, & Major Language #1, Must pass with C- or better to meet language requirement

Recommend one of the following to double-count the UDGE-C requirement with the Major Discipline Area Elective: ART 330, 331, 332, 433, 436, ENGL 344, 355, 356, PAMU 332*, PATH 344, SPAN 301, 302, 334

Recommendations/Notes

• Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remain incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible -
• As a Junior, it is recommended that you meet with your Global Studies director/advisor at least once a year
• Prepare a resume
• Meet w/ Graduate Studies Center
• Meet w/ Career Development Services
• Join a student organization, such as the International Relations Club
• Meet with Academic Advising for a degree progress check
• Review faculty biographies and publications; connect with at least one faculty member working in area of interest
• Visit Study Abroad website to read about opportunities; consider deadlines and apply for Study Abroad depending on your plan
• 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
• Meet with Global Studies director to discuss Model United Nations research opportunities
• 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

American Institutions Requirement

Recommend one of the following to double-count the UDGE-D requirement with the Major Discipline Area Elective: ANTH/ESRM 332, ANTH 442*, POLS 334, CHS 401* or PSY 344* *meets multicultural requirement Discipline Area Electives - 21 units required

Major Second Language #2 (3-4 units) - Meets GE: C2, Language, & Major Must pass with C- or better to meet language requirement

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
• Visit Study Abroad office to discuss and apply for required Study Abroad
• 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

Major Second Language #3 (3-4 units) - Meets GE: C2, Language, & Major Must pass with C- or better to meet language requirement

Recommend one of the following to double-count the UDGE-B requirement with the Major Discipline Area Elective: BIOL 333, 335, or 433 Discipline Area Electives - 21 units required

Recommendations/Notes

• Study abroad if have not already
• 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)

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

Major Second Language #4 (3-4 units) - Meets GE: C2, Language, & Major Must pass with C- or better to meet language requirement

Recommendations/Notes

• Attend Grad Fest
• Complete 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
• Complete an internship, finalize graduate school applications or begin applying for positions
• Apply to present at SAGE or other student research conference
• Update information on CalJobs (www.caljobs.ca.gov) and USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov)