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Global StudiesA Major and Concentration Today’s world is increasingly interdependent. Modern economies are shaped by rising trade levels, multinational corporations, and global economic institutions. National and personal security issues are influenced by global events. The cultures of the world are linked, and ideas can flow globally in an instant. The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Global Studies includes 10 courses of in-depth study in global knowledge. Students will take three of those courses in the content area of global politics, global economics, or global cultural interaction. The Global Studies concentration is an 18 credit liberal arts concentration only. Students must have a primary concentration in the College of Business or a major in the College of Arts & Sciences. Studying Global Studies at BryantPeople today must have an understanding of other countries, cultures, and global interactions for success in the modern world. Courses in global studies foster cross-disciplinary perspectives on global economies, political systems, social realms, intellectual tradition, and interactions. In addition, global studies courses develop valued skills in analytic thinking, decision making, and communication.
The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Global Studies is a multidisciplinary program that allows students to choose a content track to focus on what meets their interests and goals:
All of these content tracks offer multidisciplinary analysis to give students the knowledge and skills required to understand and succeed in this interconnected world. Students are required to complete courses in global politics, history, and anthropology, and a senior seminar that allows them to explore topics in depth. They choose electives from approved listings in several departments. In addition, students must demonstrate intermediate language proficiency. The Global Studies concentration complete required courses in global politics and anthropology, and a senior seminar that allows students to explore topics in depth. Students also choose electives from approved course listings in several departments: Communication, Economics, English and Cultural Studies, and History and Social Sciences. Concentrators must demonstrate intermediate-level proficiency in a modern foreign language. CoursesIn addition to the Bachelor of Arts degree requirements, the Global Studies major requires:
Global Politics Content Track
Global Economics Content Track
Global Cultural Interaction Content Track
The Global Studies concentration requires:
For complete course descriptions, please refer to the course catalog. Opportunities After GraduationGlobal Studies prepares students with valuable skills in analytic thinking, decision-making, and communication, as well as an increased global perspective. Professional opportunities include:
Students are also well-prepared to pursue advanced study in law or other fields such as international relations, political science, or public administration. For More InformationTo learn more about the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Global Studies or the concentration, please contact:
John W. Dietrich, Ph.D. At-A-Glance
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