Global Studies

Description
The concentration in global studies offers students exposure to global processes and institutions from a transdisciplinary perspective. The program aims to provide students with an introduction to the tools and skills necessary to make connections linking theory with challenging global issues.

Requirements

• Students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours including 12 of upper division hours for this concentration.
• All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher.
• A minimum 12 upper division hours must be taken in courses offered by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
• Only 3 credits of SGS 484 : International Internship or SGS 499 Individual Instructionmay be counted toward the concentration.

Core - 6 credit hours

SGS 101 Thinking Globally: The Individual and Authority (GCSI) (3) (Credit is allowed for only SGS 101 or SGS 301)

OR

SGS 301 Principles of Global Studies (3) (GCSI) (Prerequisite(s): minimum 45 hours; Credit is allowed for only SGS 101 or SGS 301)

SGS 303 Global Trends (GCSI) (3) (Prerequisites: Completed 30 credit hours or more; ENG 101 and 102 with a grade of "C" or better)

Electives - 12 credit hours 
9 upper division hours required to meet minimum 12 upper division hours in this concentration. Select in consultation with a Global Studies advisor.

SGS 484 : International Internship 
OR
SGS 499 Individual Instruction 
NOTE: maximum of 3 credit hours allowed for either SGS 484 or SGS 499.

Any SGS 200, 300 or 400 level course 

NOT FROM SGS 101 OR SGS 301