Bachelor of Arts in GLOBAL STUDIES
Goal to provide students with multiple perspectives for understanding the world and the tools necessary to appreciate how other peoples see the world and the
issues confronting the global community. This degree will use an interdisciplinary approach emphasizing political science, history, economics,
sociology/anthropology, communication and environmental studies. Students will learn a variety of theoretical approaches for understanding global issues such as
war and peace and globalization and development.
What can I do with a major in Global Studies? international business, international media, Foreign Service. Peace Corps, international service agencies, travel and
tourism, environmental advocacy, education, interpretation, and many more positions! Research shows that international experience makes people more flexible,
creative and complex thinkers–skills employers are looking for! (Maddux et al, 2010).
Language requirement Students in this major must demonstrate knowledge of a foreign language equivalent to passing the fourth semester of a college-level course.
Civic engagement Students in this major are encouraged to do their required civic engagement component (part of the General Education requirements) through
study abroad, or through an internship with an international business or nonprofit agency.
Required Core Courses (24 credits total)
GBL 301 Introduction to Global Studies (3 credits)
ECO 201 Introduction to Microeconomics (3 credits)
ECO 202 Introduction to Macroeconomics (3 credits)
HIS 201 World History [or other regional history] (3 credits)
PSC 371 Introduction to Comparative Politics (3 credits)
PSC 373 Introduction to International Relations (3 credits)
Choice:
SOA 102 World Cultures; or GBL 331 Cultural Geography;
or ENG 150 Topics in World Literature (all 3 credits each)
GBL 491 Capstone Course (3 credits)
knowledge, skills
and perspectives
for work in the
global community
Concentration Menus (choice of 4 courses from one concentration)
Globalization Concentration
BUS 381 Business and Developing Countries (3 credits)
COM 425 Intercultural Communication (4 credits)
ECO 447 International Trade and Finance (3 credits)
ECO 449 International Business (3 credits)
ENS 461 Geopolitics: Geographic Aspects of Interntl Affairs (3 credits)
MGT 485 International Management (3 credits)
PSC 428 Globalization and the Future of Democracy (3 credits)
PSC 463 International Political Economy (3 credits)
Politics & Diplomacy Concentration
HIS 375 Conflict in the Middle East (3 credits)
HIS 378 Christian-Muslim Encounters (3 credits)
HIS 443 American Foreign Relations in the 20th Century (4 credits)
HIS 470 Topics in 20th Century World History (4 credits)
PSC 478 & PSC 483 Model United Nations (4 credits)
PSC 462 International Law and Organizations (3 credits)
PSC 470 Terrorism and Public Policy (3 credits)
PSC 473 War & Peace (3 credits)
PSC 474 American Foreign Policy (3 credits)
Self-Designed Regional or Topical Concentration (with approval of advisor)
Possible courses from above lists or
CRJ 346 International Criminal Justice Systems (3 credits)
CRJ 415 Crime and Sentencing: Global Issues (3 credits)
ENS 311 Global Change and Local Places (3 credits)
ENS 446 Population and Public Policy ( 3 credits)
HIS 325/SOA 352 Latina/o USA (4 credits)
MPH 301 Global Environmental Health (3 credits)
MPH 471 Emerging Diseases (3 credits)
SOA 353 Women Across Cultures (4 credits)
SOA 428 Culture, Health and Power (4 credits)
SOA 455 Women in Political Movements (4 credits)
For more information please contact Prof. Hilary Frost, Chair of Global Studies, at hfros1@uis.edu,
or University of Illinois Springfield Office of Admissions (217) 206-4847 or toll free (888) 977-4847, admissions@uis.edu, www.uis.edu/admissions
7/2014