Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies

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Knowledge of the interdependent world in which we live and work is essential to all citizens. The Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies Program offers 5 interdisciplinary Arts and Science majors which seek to prepare students to develop global competence.  This involves understanding other peoples and societies well enough to work effectively with them on a broad range of common problems. The program encourages breadth and depth of language study and calls for the education and training of persons who are knowledgeable of history, world views and cultures other than their own.  Our students are well equipped for careers with non-governmental and governmental organizations, multinational corporations, and think tanks, as well as to pursue graduate degrees in related fields. See more career options. The program is governed by a Faculty Advisory Board and administered by the Assistant Director for Global Studies Programs at Center for International Studies. Requirements for all majors: 65 quarter hours for area studies majors and 49 hours for War and Peace Major in addition to the Language Requirement: ANTH 101 Cultural Anthropology – 5 CR POLS 250 International Relations – 4 CR GEOG 201 Environmental Geography – 4 CR GEOG 241Global Issues in Environmental Geography – 4 CR Introductory Course on Region of Choice – 4 CR Quarter-length advisor-approved Study Abroad or Internship.  Consult Education Abroad Office for opportunities. 3 years of one language or equivalent for LAS and Europe majors 3 years of one language or 2 years of one language and one of another or equivalent for other majors Additional Area Studies Major Requirements:  20 hours Comparative/International Studies Coursework 24 hours Coursework on Single World Region Additional War and Peace Major Requirements: 12 hours Core classes 16 hours War and Peace Thematic options

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