for the degree of Master of Science in Global Studies

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The Center for Global Studies (CGS), Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity (CSGGE), and the Program in Arms Control and Domestic and International Security (ACDIS), offer a Master of Science in Global Studies (MSGS). This innovative program prepares students for careers that require knowledge of and an ability to work within areas related to international policy, global governance, security, and development by equipping them with the analytical and professional skills necessary to navigate an increasingly interconnected world. It emphasizes real-world, professional training and experience by enabling students to study, research, and work globally and with international universities and industry partners. The aim is to develop broadly educated and well-trained scholars, practitioners, and professionals who will become future leaders with a global impact.

Admission

Applicants to the MS in Global Studies degree must have completed or be pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning [or have 10 or more years of related professional work experience]. Applicants must submit to the Graduate College an application for admission, certified transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work, and three letters of reference. International students may be required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), with minimum scores set by the Graduate College. Graduate Record Examination or other post-secondary examinations are not required. Applicants must also submit a statement of purpose that describes their interest in the program. All admission requirements of the Graduate College also apply. Admission is available for Fall and Spring terms. Some financial aid is available.

for the degree of Master of Science in Global Studies

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Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Core Courses		12
GLBL 570	Methodologies of Global Studies
GLBL 500	Global Society
Choose one of the following (each student will declare a track upon admission to the program):
GLBL 520	Institutions of Global Governance (Required for Global Governance Track)
GLBL 580	Energy and Global Security (Required for Global Security Track)
WGGP 581	(Required for Gender and Public Policy Track)
Professional Development Courses		4
Choose one of the following:
GLBL 572	Global Studies Practicum
GLBL 573	Global Studies Project
(The advisor may approve a professional development course that includes a written paper on a study as an alternative to a project or practicum.)
Track Elective Courses (Advisor approval is required for all electives)		16
(Additional 4 credit hours total of GLBL 572 and GLBL 573 may be applied as a Track Elective.)
Global Governance Track
ACE 406	Environmental Law
ACE 411	Environment and Development
ACE 451	Agriculture in Intl Dev
ACE 516	Environmental Economics
AFST 522	Development of African Studies
ANTH 420	Case Studies Global Heritage
ANTH 460	Heritage Management
ANTH 466	Class, Culture and Society
ANTH 560	Anthropology and Law
ANTH 594	Cultural Heritage
ATMS 507	Climate Dynamics
ECON 415	Environmental Economics
ECON 418	Health Economics
ECON 420	International Economics
ECON 450	Development Economics
ECON 455	Economics of Poverty Alleviation in Developing Countries
ECON 550	Econ of Development and Growth
EPOL 410	Racial and Ethnic Families
EPOL 524	Education and Human Rights
GGIS 410	Green Development
GGIS 455	Geography of Sub-Saharan Africa
GGIS 496	Climate & Social Vulnerability
GLBL 440	Global Health: Interventions & Evaluations
GLBL 450	Poverty Interventions and Evaluation
GLBL 499	Special Topics
GLBL 501	Perspectives on Global Studies
HIST 410	Decolonization in Africa
HIST 411	20thC Africa Intellectual Hist
HIST 486	Revivalism and Evangelicalism
HK 408	Environmental Health
HK 414	International Health
MCB 436	Global Biosecurity
NRES 439	Env and Sustainable Dev
PS 580	Proseminar Intl Rel I
PS 582	Intl Political Economy
PS 584	International Cooperation
RST 570	Cultural Aspects of Tourism
SOC 447	Environmental Sociology
SOC 470	Social Movements
SOCW 436	Intl SW & Development
SOCW 521	Leadership and Social Change
SOCW 554	Inequalities In A Diverse Society
WGGP 581
Gender and Public Policy Track
ACE 411	Environment and Development
ACE 451	Agriculture in Intl Dev
AFST 522	Development of African Studies
ARCH 424	Gender & Race in Contemp Arch
ECON 450	Development Economics
ECON 455	Economics of Poverty Alleviation in Developing Countries
GGIS 410	Green Development
GGIS 455	Geography of Sub-Saharan Africa
GGIS 496	Climate & Social Vulnerability
GWS 550	Feminist Theories & Methods
GWS 590	Topics in GWS
LER 566	International HR Management
NRES 439	Env and Sustainable Dev
REL 403	Women in Muslim Societies
SOCW 455	Social Work with Women
Global Security Track
ACE 406	Environmental Law
AFST 510	Problems in African History
ANTH 405	Contemporary Central America
ANTH 485	Anthropology of Policing
ANTH 488	Modern Europe
ATMS 447	Climate Change Assessment
ATMS 507	Climate Dynamics
ECON 415	Environmental Economics
GGIS 410	Green Development
GGIS 455	Geography of Sub-Saharan Africa
GGIS 496	Climate & Social Vulnerability
HIST 400	War, Soc, Politics, & Culture
HIST 405	History of Brazil from 1808
HIST 422	Soc-Econ Hist Modern China
HIST 507	Prob in Latin American Hist
HIST 560	Problems in Russian History
HK 408	Environmental Health
HK 414	International Health
MCB 435	Evolution of Infectious Disease
MCB 436	Global Biosecurity
NPRE 480	Energy and Security
NPRE 481	Writing on Technol & Security
NPRE 483	Seminar on Security
NRES 454	GIS in Natural Resource Mgmt
PS 415	Europe and the Mediterranean
PS 540	Proseminar Comp Politics I
PS 546	Comparative Political Behavior
PS 549	Topics in Comparative Politics
PS 580	Proseminar Intl Rel I
PS 589	Topics in Intl Rel
SOC 447	Environmental Sociology
SOC 470	Social Movements
Total Hours		32

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Other Requirements and Conditions (may overlap):
A minimum of 20 credit hours must be taken from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus.
A minimum of 12 500-level credit hours.
No courses used to fulfill any degree requirement may be taken using the “Credit/No Credit” option.
The minimum program GPA is 3.0.
Each Global Studies student will be required to demonstrate knowledge of a second language through at least the level of a third year of instruction, with non-native English speakers exempt from this requirement. For students not admitted with this level of second language knowledge, this requirement can be completed through an elective language course and/or reading and writing activities in association with meeting the professional development or professional skills requirement. Language courses will not count toward the degree.

for the degree of Master of Science in Global Studies

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The Master of Science in Global Studies provides knowledge and technical skills of practical use in private and public sectors dealing with challenges with international or global dimensions. The degree can also provide background for further graduate study in a related field. It is designed to equip graduates to: 

1. Draw on the literature to develop an understanding of globalization and the framework of Global Studies;
2. Think critically about how globalization impacts global order, welfare and legitimacy;
3. Become familiar with the historical, ethical and philosophical questions underlying research in the field of Global Studies;
4. Gain practical experience of collecting, analyzing and evaluating data on a key global challenge of the 21st century;
5. Observe the analysis of and solutions to research problems that may arise when conducting research that is global in scale and scope;
6. Gain practical experience based on the understanding and application of theoretical knowledge in the field of Global Studies;
7. Translate the skills and knowledge students have gained in the classroom into professional experience exploring Global Studies phenomena or problems; and
8. Observe the analysis of and solutions to problems arising in professional work settings.

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For inquiries, please contact the Academic Program Coordinator - Andy Guth: andyguth@illinois.edu

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