Double Major

Global Studies Double Major

Department/Division
School
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Upon completion of this program a student is able to:

  1. Demonstrate the ability to identify, delineate, and critically analyze the principal concepts and intellectual frameworks of Global Studies.
  2. Recognize and evaluate the varied ways in which global cultural, social, economic, political, and technological forces shape the trajectories of collective groups and individuals.
  3. Establish informed positions on a wide range of contemporary global challenges –    such as economic development, clashing cultures, environmental degradation, violence, and international terrorism – and defend their positions with logic and evidence.
  4. Recognize cultural differences that mark the world’s varied linguistic groups, nationalities, religions, and other distinct group identities.
  5. Evaluate the quality of arguments and evidence proffered by scholars, peers, public media, and themselves.
  6. Demonstrate improved oral and written communication skills.

I. Introduction to Global Studies

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
4

II. Global Experience

(Global Studies faculty advisor must approve.)

Global experiences may include:

  1. ***(Recommended)*** Study abroad (semester, faculty led short term, Fulbright or equivalent)
  2. A globally-themed internship or work study on or off campus. (GLBS 485: Internship in Global Studies)
  3. A globally-themed independent study, honors thesis or a project that " internationalizes the campus or community" (GLBS 450:Independent Study) (GLBS 450: Independent Study)

III. Second Language:

Second-semester competency required (successful completion of GRMN/FREN/SPAN/CHIN 102) or equivalent language placement exam.

Sub-Total Credits
8

IV. 3 out of 4 of the following:

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
11-12

V. Electives

Choose 16 elective credits from at least two of the Categories 1-6, including at least 2 courses at the 300 or 400 level. 

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
16

All courses used to complete the major must have grades of "C" or better.

Total Credits
39-40