Global Studies, Bachelor of Arts
| REQUIRED MAJOR HOURS |
40 |
| REQUIRED MINOR HOURS |
15-20 |
| TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS |
55-60 |
PRESCRIBED COURSES ATTAINABLE IN GEN ED: MATH 105 and SSCI 205 (required) plus BIOL 104 (optional)
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Student Learning Outcomes
1. Students will describe core theories and recent findings in the field of International Relations and its sub-disciplines.
2. Students will employ core theories and recent findings in the field of International Relations and its sub-disciplines.
3. Students will evaluate core theories and recent findings in the field of International Relations and its sub-disciplines.
4. Students will demonstrate effective communication skills regarding multidisciplinary perspectives on global issues.
Global Studies is a multidisciplinary major and minor program within the Social Sciences Department that provides:
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A small number of common and integrating courses;
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Opportunities for research;
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Experiential education requirements of the student; and
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Breadth of academic inquiry.
The Global Studies major allows the student to determine a unique concentration that fits their vocational objectives. These concentrations would examine global studies through:
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Its systems (political, economic, or environmental);
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A regional examination that allows the student to take a focused look at issues affecting the people of the Global North or Global South; or
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Intercultural exploration.
Program Requirements (40 hours total)
Required Courses (18 hours)
All Global Studies majors are required to take the following six courses.
Concentrations (12 hours)
Students must select two courses from one concentration chosen from the following options listed below. Students must also take one course from each of the two options not selected as their concentration.
International Relations
Comparative Politics
Interdisciplinary Track
Comparative Politics
Interdisciplinary Track
International Relations
Electives (10 hours)
Global Studies majors must select 10 hours of electives which may include any Global Studies, Political Science, History or Sociology courses except those a student has used to meet General Education requirements. Any courses listed in the Concentrations, but not taken as part of the 12 hours required in those areas, may be used to meet Elective requirements.
Students can satisfy the final 1 hour elective with either POLS 220, POLS 380, or another 3 hour elective.
Required Minor Hours (15-20 hours)
A minor is required. Students are strongly encouraged to consider minoring in a Foreign Language or Cultural Studies.
Total Credit Hours: 55-60
Additional Requirements for Transfer Majors
All students transferring under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement must complete HIST 101 and HIST 102 as part of the General Education curriculum.