Study abroad, offered through the Office of Overseas Programs, is an integral part of the undergraduate experience in this program, which gives you the chance to gain cultural sensitivity, language, and practical skills necessary to participate in our global society. You learn from experts in both the humanities and social sciences who will help you learn the theory and vocabulary you need to engage in key international issues across different world regions. As a major in the program, you have the opportunity to study abroad, conduct research and achieve proficiency in a modern language. Within six concentrations, you can take classes in anthropology, economics, history, languages and literatures, political science, among other disciplines to question global processes and explore the rich diversity of other cultures. Engage as active citizens in a global society.In Global Studies, you are encouraged to cross the traditional borders of academic disciplines in order to develop a broader understanding of our world.Engage in communicative activities in a second language (other than English) at an intermediate level (following ACTFL language proficiency guidelines).Acquire the communication skills needed to work effectively in a global and multicultural context.Analyze global issues from multiple viewpoints.Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of contemporary global issues, processes, and systems (e.g., issues such as environmental justice, immigration or poverty, processes such as the economic and political interdependency among nations, and systems such as global governance bodies).Students graduating from the Global Studies program will be able to: Both the minor and the major in Global Studies require two co-requisites: 1) Language requirement to achieve an intermediate level in a language other than English (e.g., the equivalent of the first four semesters or two years in a language other than English or by demonstrating equivalent proficiency as approved by the CI languages faculty), and 2) Study Abroad requirement to complete a minimum of one international experience course. The Global Studies minor is 19 to 37 units. in Global Studies is 33-49 units, providing students the opportunity to pursue a minor in another discipline or even a second major. It will also help prepare students for further graduate study in international affairs, international business, peace and world order studies, area studies, and the emergent global civil society. Peace Corps, Red Cross, Amnesty International, etc.) and many overseas careers. Agency for International Development, the Department of Homeland Security, etc.) international service agencies (such as CARE, UNICEF, Direct Relief International), international NGOs (e.g. For example, Global Studies majors could qualify to work for the federal government (such as the Foreign Service, the U.S. The Global Studies program provides a well-rounded curriculum that will help prepare students for a variety of careers in the international arena. Students in this major obtain a deep understanding of global issues, processes, and systems and the various implications of globalization. Global Studies is an interdisciplinary program providing students the opportunity to develop their knowledge of the world and the major contemporary issues confronting humanity.
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