About the Department
The global studies major offers a framework of study for students interested in the interrelations of peoples and nations. These relationships are diverse and complex, operate at different levels (economic, social, religious, intellectual, political, and environmental), and transcend political boundaries and geographical distance. Consequently, students in the major are able to explore global issues from a broader perspective than in traditional majors.
All students majoring or minoring in global studies must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all university course work.
Career Opportunities
The major is appropriate for students wishing to pursue careers in world missions, community development, international business, urban policy studies, bilingual and/or multicultural education, public or foreign service, or language education (e.g., TESOL), and provides a particularly valuable foundation for specialized graduate study. The employment market for individuals with foreign language competence, cross-cultural skills, and knowledge of the world is expanding rapidly.
