As a global studies major, you will focus on themes relating to globalization while learning to appreciate the world?s diversity. To achieve this end, this major requires students to focus on a particular world region and to attain proficiency in a modern foreign language.
Students in the Program will focus on one of four themes: global health, global conflict and security, global sustainability and development, and global cultures. These themes, along with the major components around which the degree program is structured, will prepare students for careers where an understanding of urgent global issues is required, and where an ability to work with people from a variety of cultures is indispensable.
Students may also choose from one of the?Walker Institute's?six world regions minor degree programs in African Studies, Asian Studies, European Studies, Islamic World Studies, Latin American Studies and Russian & Eurasian Studies.
Careers
A major in global studies?can prepare you for careers in:
- Civil service
- Human rights advocacy
- International sales
- Foreign service
- Import/Export
- Global business
- Social work
- World health organizations
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