Global Studies

Dean: Traci Fahimi
Academic Chair: Joon Kil, PhD
Faculty: Shirin Sahani

General Information

Global Studies is an interdisciplinary program designed to enhance student knowledge and understanding of global processes and their implications for societies, markets, governments, cultures, and environments around the world. The program also introduces students to the study of global issues and perspectives while providing the methodological tools and techniques necessary to analyze them at multiple (local, regional, and international) levels. An understanding of the world’s social, economic, political, cultural, and natural systems and their growing interdependence will not only enable students to think globally, but prepare them to live, work, and participate in an increasingly globalized world as well.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the global studies program, students will be able to

Describe key developments in the ongoing process of globalization.
Analyze key characteristics of economic, political, cultural and ecological dimensions of globalization.
Evaluate the roles of states, organizations and individuals in global issues.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills, and formulate and defend an argument on global issue in a written and/or oral format.
Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary global issues and be able to present differing perspectives.
Demonstrate an understanding of global citizenship.

Potential Careers

Examples of careers for the global studies major include the following:

Civil service worker
Congressional aide
Consular/embassy assistant
Management consultant
Humanitarian relief worker
International development consultant
International relations specialist
HR for a global company
Journalist
Legal assistant

Catalog and Student Handbook

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Global Studies

General Information

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Potential Careers