The Global Studies interdisciplinary program will provide students the opportunity to develop their knowledge of the world and the major contemporary issues confronting humanity. Students in this major will obtain a deep understanding of global issues, processes, and systems and the various implications of globalization. This program will offer students the opportunity to develop the skills needed to work effectively in a global and multicultural context.

The B.A. in Global Studies is 39-51 units, providing students the opportunity to pursue a minor in another discipline or even a second major. 

Careers

The Global Studies program provides a well-rounded curriculum that will help prepare students for a variety of careers in the international arena. For example, Global Studies majors could qualify to work for the federal government (such as the Foreign Service, the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Department of Homeland Security, etc.); international service agencies (such as CARE, UNICEF, Direct Relief International), international NGOs (e.g. Peace Corps, Red Cross, Amnesty International, etc.); and many overseas careers. It will also help prepare students for further graduate study in international affairs, international business, peace and world order studies, area studies, and the emergent global civil society.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Global Studies program will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of contemporary global issues, processes, and systems (e.g., issues such as environmental justice, immigration or poverty, processes such as the economic and political interdependency among nations, and systems such as global governance bodies).
• Analyze global issues from multiple viewpoints.
• Acquire the communication skills needed to work effectively in a global and multicultural context.
• Engage in communicative activities in a second language (other than English) at an intermediate level (following ACTFL language proficiency guidelines).
• Engage as active citizens in a global society.

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