Global Studies Minor
for the Minor in Global Studies
The Global Studies Minor provides a multidisciplinary study of a global theme with the requirement of advanced language training to promote the development of intercultural skills. In consultation with an advisor, students select 21 hours of thematically-related courses from a variety of departments to form a coherent program of study suited to individual interests, educational and/or career aspirations. The Global Studies Minor can complement any major.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Social Science Core Courses | ||
| Select one course from three disciplines. | 9 | |
Global Studies: GLBL 200 | ||
| Language and Culture Studies Requirements | ||
| Advanced Language Coursework. Select a course in a language other than your primary language(s). | 3 | |
Quechua: LAST 445 | ||
| Thematic Area Requirements | ||
| Students choose an approved thematic area and, in consultation with a Global Studies advisor, construct an appropriate customized curriculum. Students must choose 200- to 400-level courses and at least 6 hours must be at the 300- or 400-level. | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
for the Minor in Global Studies
Global Studies minors will be able to:
- Discover how complex, interdependent global systems—natural, environmental, social, cultural, economic, and political—affect and are affected by the local identities and ethical choices of individuals and institutions
- Develop social scientific skills to explain these interconnections through data collection and analysis, building familiarity with academic literature, and written assignments.
- Apply knowledge to promote inquiry, discover solutions, and generate new ideas and creative works while enhancing their capacity to conduct independent research.
- Gain social awareness and cultural understanding through intensive experiential, cross-cultural coursework and advanced language study.
- Integrate the minor with their current major(s) to add depth and sophistication to their understanding of global interconnections with their primary academic/professional field. The minor will provide a foundation for increased complexity of engagement with interdisciplinary fields, projects, and intellectual inquiry.
for the Minor in Global Studies