B.A. Global Studies with Global Politics and Economic Development Concentration
Program Admissions Requirements
There are no program admission requirements for the B.A. in Global Studies
General Education
The listing below includes program requirements that also fulfill General Education requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Objective 1 | 6 | |
| Objective 2 | 3 | |
| Objective 3 - MATH 1123 Recommended 1 | 3 | |
| Objective 4 - either LANG 1101 or LANG 1102, and one additional Objective 4 course from the Humanities or Fine Arts categories | 7 | |
| Objective 5 | 7 | |
| Objective 6 - GLBL 2203 | 6 | |
| Students must fulfill Objective 7 or Objective 8 | 3 | |
Objective 7 | ||
Objective 8 | ||
| Objective 9 - GLBL 2202 or GLBL 2270 | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 38 | |
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“P” courses are equivalent to the original course.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 12 credits from any combination of languages offered by the department or the equivalent demonstrated competency. With permission from Global Studies advisor, up to 6 credits of GLBL 2205: Study abroad (non-English speaking countries) may be used for language credits. | 12 | |
| GLBL 2202 | The World Today:Introduction to Global Issues (Satisfies General Education Objective 9) | 3 |
or | ||
| World Regional Geography and Cultures (Satisfies General Education Objective 9) | ||
| GLBL 2203 | International Organizations Today: Conflicts and Cooperation (Partially satisfies General Education Objective 6) | 3 |
| GLBL 3350 | Frank Church Symposium | 3 |
| GLBL 4493 | Senior Thesis/Capstone | 3 |
| POLS 2221 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| Global Politics and Economic Development Concentration | 12 | |
| This area of concentration focuses on the political and economic development of the Global South. Students taking this concentration prepare for careers in international development and aid with non-profit organizations, foundations, intergovernmental organizations, or the foreign service. Choose twelve (12) credits of upper division courses identified as global politics and economic development courses, that have not been used to fulfill another program requirement or speak to your major advisor about what other courses may be used. Additionally, the senior thesis/capstone must be on a topic in global politics and economic development approved by the advisor. | ||
| Globalization | ||
| Asia & Current Affairs | ||
| European Union: Institutions & Global Impact | ||
| Global Governance: Superpowers and Globalization | ||
| History of Revolutions | ||
| Islam in the Modern World | ||
| Modern Middle East | ||
| Special Topics in Comparative Politics | ||
| Special Topics in International Relations | ||
| Comparative Politics Change and Political Order | ||
| Politics of Developing Nations | ||
| All required courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C- (C minus). | ||
| Total Credits | 39 | |
Degree Totals
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program Admission Requirements | 0 | |
| General Education | 38 | |
| Major Requirements (w/o General Education) | 29 | |
| Upper Division Free Electives | 18 | |
| Free Elective | 35 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |