Fall Freshman - 16 units

• GE 1A - Student’s Choice of GE Area 1A: English Composition - 3 units Units: 3

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

• GE 1B - Student’s Choice of GE Area 1B: Critical Thinking course - 3 units Units: 3
• GE 6 - Student’s Choice of GE Area 6: Ethnics Studies course - 3 units Units: 3
• GLST 200 - Introduction to Global Studies Units: 3
• Student Choice of Language Requirement Corequisites Course . Units: 4
  4 language courses* (3 unique languages), with at least one language in a two semester sequence. Also, double-counts with GE: 3B. ASL will not be accepted. 
  Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen (SPAN 101 and 102 are 4 units). Could triple count as Major, GE: 3B and Language Graduation Requirement (must pass with C- or better to meet language requirement).

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  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)
  • Students who study abroad will have the language requirement waived.

Spring Freshman - 16 units

• GE 1C - Student’s Choice of GE Area 1C: Oral Communication course - 3 units Units: 3
• GE 2 - Student’s Choice of GE Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning course - 3 units Units: 3

• MATH 201 is the recommended Math courses by major or any other 2 course. Please check Math Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course. See catalog for course titles & descriptions.

• POLS 103 - Introduction to International Politics Units: 3
• POLS 150 - American Political Institutions Units: 3

• Double-counts as GE:4 and American Institutions Requirements

• Student Choice of Language Requirement Corequisites Course. Units: 4
  4 language courses, only one of which must be at the 102 level,” to “4 language courses* (3 unique languages), with at least one language in a two semester sequence. Also, double-counts with GE: 3B. ASL courses will not be accepted.
  Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. SPAN 101 and 102 are 4 units.

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  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
  • Students who study abroad will have the language requirement waived

Fall Sophomore - 16 units

• GE 3A - Student’s Choice of GE Area 3A: Arts course - 3 units Units: 3
• GE 5A - Student’s Choice of GE Area 5A: Physical Science course - 3 units Units: 3

• Can also choose to take GE 5B Biological Science course.

• GLST 201 - Culture, Politics, and Space Units: 3
• Student Choice of Language Requirement Corequisites Course  . Units: 4 
  4 language courses, only one of which must be at the 102 level,” to “4 language courses* (3 unique languages), with at least one language in a two semester sequence. Also, double-counts with GE: B3. ASL courses will not be accepted.
  SPAN 201 and 202 are 3 units.
• 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

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  Recommendations/Notes

  • Complete lower-division GLST requirement(s)
  • Complete golden four
  • 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
  • Students who study abroad will have the language requirement waived

Spring Sophomore - 14 units

• GE 5B - Student’s Choice of GE Area 5B: Biological Science course - 4 units Units: 4

• Take 5B with 5C (lab) if missing lab requirement. Note - If GE: Area 5B taken prior semester, choose a GE Area BA with 5C lab.

• POLS 201 - Careers in Public Service and Law Units: 3
• Student Choice of Language Requirement Corequisites Course  . Units: 4
  4 language courses* (3 unique languages), with at least one language in a two semester sequence. Also, double-counts with GE: B3. ASL courses will not be accepted.
  SPAN 201 and 202 are 3 units.
• Student’s Choice of Major Elective course.  Units: 3
  21 units of Discipline Area Electives are required. See catalog for course titles, descriptions, & prerequisites.

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  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
  • Students who study abroad will have the language requirement waived

Fall Junior - 15 units

• UDGE 3 - Student’s Choice of UDGE - 3: Arts or Humanities course - 3 unit 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.

• GLST 300 - Writing in Global Studies: Communicating Global Challenges and Change Units: 3

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

• 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, 334, 351* 352*, 353*, 354*, 355*, 403*, 426*, 428*, SPAN 301*, 302*, 411*
  *requires prerequisite(s)
• Student’s Choice of Major Elective course.  Units: 3 
  21 units of Discipline Area Electives are required. See catalog for course titles, descriptions, & prerequisites.

 

• Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3 
  Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 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

• UDGE 4 - Student’s Choice of UDGE - 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences course - 3 unit Units: 3
• Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3 
• Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
• Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3 
  Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
• Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3 
  Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.

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  Complete one of the following:

• UDGE 2 - Student’s Choice of UDGE - 2: Mathematical Concepts - Quantitative Reasoning course - 3 units Units: 3
• UDGE 5 - Student’s Choice of UDGE - 5: Science course - 3 units Units: 3

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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

Fall Senior - 15 units

• 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, & prerequisites 
• 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, & prerequisites.
• Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3 
  Take GLST 300 if not Studying Abroad or did not take junior year. If abroad or took previously, take a Free Elective. A Free Elective can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
• Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3 
  Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
• Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3 
  Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.

Recommendations/Notes

• Attend Grad Fest (if completing degree in the spring)
• Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline - October 1st)
• Meet with Academic Advisor for Grad Check - Meet w/ Graduate Studies Center
• Meet with 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 - 13 units

• GLST 499 - Capstone Units: 3
• 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, & prerequisites.
• 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, & prerequisites.

 

• Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3 
  Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
• Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 1
  Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.

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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)