Global Studies (GLBS) - BA Major

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42-43 S.H. (minor required)

2.0 GPA required.

Letter grade required in all major courses unless otherwise noted.

At least 18 S.H. of 300/400-level courses required.

Overview

Global Studies is a multidisciplinary study of the changes taking place around the world. These changes have the effect of increasing and intensifying connections between countries, their peoples, and nature. Globalization is a common term used to describe this phenomenon which is the focus of this major. This major is organized in two parts. In the first part students take courses that are global in scope. In the second part student take courses pertaining to a particular global area of their choice and also study the language and culture of these areas. The objective of the global studies program is to enable students to integrate their knowledge of the globe with specific global areas/regions to foster a comprehensive understanding of glocalization.

Program Summary

4 Global Anchor Courses (12 S.H.)

3 Global Supporting Theme Courses (9 S.H.)

Electives: Cultural Literacy, World Languages, & World Regions (21-22 S.H.)

Global Anchor Courses (12 S.H.)

GS 200 - Introduction to Global Studies (3 S.H.)
△ GS 400 - Global Studies Seminar (3 S.H.)

Choose two:

GS 330 - Selected Topics in Global Studies (3 S.H.)
GS 368 - Migration, Refugees and Globalization (3 S.H.)
SOC 340 - Social-Cultural Anthropology (3 S.H.)

Global Theme Electives (9 S.H.)

Global electives are organized in four themes. Students must take at least 6 S.H. from one of the themes.

Global Environment: Courses in this category consider the wholeness of the physical environment of the globe, the potential of its resources to meet human needs, the effects of human activity on the global environment, and the ways in which its resources can be responsibly managed.
Global Governance: Courses in this category examine whether current international organizations can adequately cope with contemporary problems caused by globalization. These courses also examine efforts by various groups and countries to develop rules, norms, and institutions that can respond consistent with universal standards of human dignity and responsibility.
Global Society and Culture: Courses in this category explore the emergence of common norms, values, and behavior around the world as a result of globalization and the spread of technology. They also examine expression and culture in different parts of the world and the dynamic of conflict and cooperation between local and global cultures.
Global Economy: Courses in this category deal with the emergence of the global market economy, the way in which it operates, and the reaction of governments and non-governmental groups.

Electives (21-22 S.H.)

Select one option:

Option 1: 16 S.H. World Languages and 6 S.H. World Regions
Option 2: 12 S.H. World Languages, 4 S.H. Cultural Literacy, and 6 S.H. World Regions
Option 3: 12 S.H. Cultural Literacy and 9 S.H. World Regions