Global Studies

Our program trains students in methods used to solve global challenges like socioeconomic inequity, violent conflict, environmental degradation and climate change. Students gain foreign language proficiency through international experiences. The program culminates in a capstone project in which you’ll propose solutions to a global problem within a local context. Our global studies faculty are experts across a variety of disciplines, so you can learn to investigate a single topic from many perspectives. Our graduates are well prepared for careers in international business, international relations, social services, language services, education, communications, international public law, international trade and tourism. Global studies majors form a concentration related to one of the five mercy critical concerns (Earth, immigration, nonviolence, racism and women) or some other aspect of socioeconomic inequality. They also participate in at least one semester of study abroad or other international experience, selected with guidance from the Center for Global Education and Fellowships and program faculty. Majors must demonstrate an intermediate level of proficiency in a language other than English and are required to complete coursework in the native language of their destination during their study abroad experience.