Global Studies

Глобальное обучение

グローバル・スタディーズ 

Studi Globali

Estudios Globales

Globale Studien

Études Mondiales

دراسات عالمية

全球研究

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The Global Studies concentration provides a broad-based, interdisciplinary perspective on contemporary global issuesThis concentration combines courses in multiple world regions, themes, and disciplines to give you the tools to understand and address complex world problems

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Concentration Content

  • The International Studies core requirements 
  • At least three years of a foreign language - or two years of two languages 
  • One course in world history 
  • At least one course in all of the following subjects: anthropology and geography, political science, and economics 
  • Eight courses in the following topic areas: 
    • History and Politics 
    • Thought and Cultures 
    • Global Studies 

Global Studies Itineraries

Students pursuing this concentration are encouraged to focus on one or more of the following themes or ‘itineraries’ by selecting relevant courses from within the Global Studies curriculum.

  • Migration and Travel 
  • Human Rights 
  • Women and Gender
  • Development 
  • Environment and Health 
  • Security
  • Economy and Trade 
  • Culture and Society 
  • Communication and Media 
  • Migration and Travel 
  • Human Rights 
  • Women and Gender
  • Development 
  • Environment and Health 
  • Security
  • Economy and Trade 
  • Culture and Society 
  • Communication and Media  

Global Studies Career Paths

A degree in global studies can lead to a wide range of career paths. Explore common global studies careers and suggested study itineraries.

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