Global Studies BA

The interdisciplinary Global Studies major fosters international awareness of the variety, complexity, and interconnectedness of modern populations ranging from ethnic groups to nation-states by exposing students to diverse disciplinary perspectives and encouraging international study abroad experience. The major includes a required Introduction to Global Studies, a broad selection of core courses in contemporary global issues across the curriculum, advanced study in foreign language, and a capstone global experience of the student's choice.

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

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.