Global Studies - minor

What you will study

The Global Studies minor enables students to understand human events in a global context. Students learn to integrate a set of core global studies frameworks in the analysis of historical, political, economic and cultural processes. Students then build on these understandings to synthesize diverse perspective on the interdependence of global systems.

Global Studies minors develop the ability to identify and articulate their views on contemporary world issues. They learn to perceive and understand the roles of culture and worldview in global issues. Students also develop the ability to facilitate the development of global awareness in others.

The program starts with an introductory course in global studies, in which the basic concepts and issues of global culture, international economics, and international politics are covered. After the introductory course, you begin taking courses from the various disciplines that are part of the global studies program: economics, geography, history, and political science. You then bring together the perspectives, concepts, and issues from these various courses in the Global Studies Senior Seminar, taken during your final year.