The Global Studies major gives you flexible options to study the global issues and regions that interest you the most. Along the way, you’ll explore the complex historical and contemporary relationships and processes that connect the world.
What will I learn in Global Studies?
The Global Studies degree has four main components.
- A focus on major global issues, addressing four major themes:
- Global health
- Global conflict and security
- Global sustainability and development
- Global cultures
- A deep understanding of the cultures, social practices and challenges of one of six regions of the world:
- Africa
- Asia
- Europe
- Latin America
- The Middle East and North Africa
- Russia and Eurasia
- Proficiency in a foreign language, which opens avenues to travel, study, work and conduct research abroad
- Integrated opportunities to study abroad to build regional and cultural awareness and enhance language acquisition
Together, these components prepare students for careers that require an understanding
of urgent global issues and the ability to work with people from a variety of cultures.
The courses offered as part of the Global Studies degree cover many subject areas,
world regions and perspectives. They are taught in many departments across the university,
giving you a broad background that fosters critical thinking and a global outlook.
Where can I go with a Global Studies degree?
Wherever you want! The Global Studies program encourages students to learn a foreign language while immersing themselves in the culture of a foreign country. Whether you're looking to study French in Paris, master chopsticks in Japan or visit the fjords of Norway, the Education Abroad Office can help you find the program for you.
What can I do with a Global Studies degree?
Global Studies alumni excel in careers where knowledge of other cultures, language
facility, and travel experience are indispensable:
Diplomacy and foreign affairs
- Economic development officer
- Environmental policy analyst
- Foreign correspondent
- Global trade
- Human rights advocacy
- International law
- nternational relief work
- Political risk analysis
- Social work