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Global and International Studies
Global and International Studies Major
Degree Requirements

Global and International Studies


Global and International Studies Major - Arts and Sciences, B.A. Degree

42cr
Core Requirements12 cr
Electives
  • None
Concentrations30 cr
  • Students will choose a concentration in Global Politics and Governance, Global Political Economy, Global Culture, or one of the Area Studies. At least 15 cr in the area of concentration must be at the upper-division level (300 or above).
*Students will take a seminar relevant to their chosen Concentrate, under advisement. Gls 400 courses will most often be cross-listed with seminars in participating departments and approved by the Global and International Studies Committee, although on occasion a seminar may be specific to Global and International Studies.
**GLS 401-International Internship - internship must be in the area of concentration.

Global Politics and Governance

30 cr

Consists of courses focused on the study of political and social issues between states, the history and structure of the global order, and concerns about international organization, transnational social movements, global governance, and the global commons. Courses must be taken from at least three different departments.
Required6 cr
  • Pol 209 - International Politics
  • Pol 359 - The Nation-State and Global Order
Electives18 cr
  • Six of the following courses, under advisement.
    • Eco 330 - Economic Development
    • Geg 100 - Introduction to Geography
    • His 102 - World History in the Twentieth Century
    • His 306 - Warfare and 20th Century Society
    • His 341 - America's Vietnam War
    • His 342 - United States Diplomacy in the Twentieth Century
    • Pol 207 - Comparative Politics
    • Pol 309 - International Law
    • Pol 319 - International Organization
    • Pol 329 - American Foreign Policy
    • Pst 100
    • Wst 300 - International Perspectives on Women
Cognate6 cr
  • Intermediate (202) level competency in a foreign language
Recommended Study Abroad

Global Political Economy

30 cr

Consists of courses focused on the world economy including the study of structures of interdependence, multinational corporations, global financial institutions, international business, as well as socio-economic issues such as poverty, development, hunger, and energy. Courses must be taken from at least three departments.
Required6 cr
  • Eco 101 - Principles of Microeconomics
  • Eco 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics
Electives18 cr
  • Six of the following courses, under advisement
    • Eco 320 - Comparative Economic Systems
    • Eco 325 - European Economic History
    • Eco 330 - Economic Development
    • Eco 343 - International Finance
    • Eco 344 - International Trade
    • Eco 345 - International Monetary and Financial Management
    • Fin 426 - Multinational Finance Management
    • Mgt 395 - International Business
    • Mgt 469 - Cultural Environment of International Business
    • Mkt 390 - Global Marketing
    • Pol 209 - International Politics
    • Pol 319 - International Organization
    • Pol 359 - The Nation-State and Global Order
Cognate6 cr
  • Intermediate (202) level competency in a foreign language
Recommended Study Abroad

Global Culture

30 cr

Consists of courses focused on the globalization of identities and culture, including global issues concerning language, race, ethnicity, nationality and religion, as well as the structures and implications of flows of ideas across the planet, including the structure of global communications, the impact of the internet, and the globalization of popular culture. Courses must be taken from at least three departments.
Required6 cr
Electives18 cr
  • Six of the following courses, under advisement.
Cognate6 cr
  • Intermediate (202) level competency in a foreign language
Recommended Study Abroad

Asian Studies
30 cr

Students will focus their course work on a specific region and/or country of the world under advisement from a faculty specialist in that area. Students will take their Gls 400 seminar or Gls 401 internship in a relevant area. Courses must be taken from at least three departments.
Required3 cr
Electives21 cr
Cognate3 cr
  • Intermediate (202) level competency in a foreign language of the region under advisement
Recommended Study Abroad in the region of study

Contemporary European Studies
30 cr

Students will focus their course work on a specific region and/or country of the world under advisement from a faculty specialist in that area. Students will take their Gls 400 seminar or Gls 401 internship in a relevant area. Courses must be taken from at least three departments.
Required3 cr
  • Pol 307 - Western European Politics
Electives21 cr
Cognate6 cr
  • Intermediate (202) level competency in a foreign language of the region under advisement
Recommended Study Abroad in the region

Latin American Studies
30 cr

Students will focus their course work on a specific region and/or country of the world under advisement from a faculty specialist in that area. Students will take their Gls 400 seminar or Gls 401 internship in a relevant area. Courses must be taken from at least three departments.
Required3 cr
  • His 215 - Introduction to Latin American Civilizations
Electives21 cr
Cognate6 cr
  • Intermediate (202) level competency in a foreign language of the region under advisement
Recommended Study Abroad in the region
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