2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Global Studies, B.A.


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All students earning a bachelor’s degree in global studies must complete the University Core Curriculum as part of the 121 credits required for the degree.

Additional Requirements


Plus two semesters (six credits) of a modern language other than the student’s native language (Students concentrating in Area Studies should take a language relevant to their specific region.)

Plus two Global Studies electives


(Global Studies electives, including special topics and independent studies, must be approved by the Global Studies adviser.)

Plus ten 300-level or 400-level electives


Students must select one of the focus areas described below and complete a minimum of five courses from the designated list. Special topics courses and independent studies may be applied to a concentration as appropriate, but only with prior approval by both the student’s adviser and the Global Studies Advisory Committee. Students may alternately elect to construct a customized concentration, but it must be developed in careful consultation with the Global Studies adviser and approved by the Global Studies Advisory Committee.

Focus Area in Area Studies – choose one of the following areas:


Study Abroad


All Global Studies majors are strongly encouraged to complete at least one study abroad experience.

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