Global Studies (BA)
The information on the tabs below will help students planning to major in Global Studies to choose appropriate classes for their first semester. The recommendations below are for your first semester only, so you may have additional Core requirements, for example, that you'll learn more about during your first semester here.
Advising Notes
Important Notes for Global Studies majors from Advising:
- This is a small major in terms of total credits and academic requirements, so it does not matter if you take one or two of the major requirements in your first semester – your choice!
- Likewise, for your foreign language – you must complete a language at or above the 104-course level (i.e., SPAN 104, FREN 104) as part of this major – you can start in a language your first semester or wait if you prefer. However, if you are continuing a language, you have previous experience in, we do recommend continuing your language as soon as you can to ensure no gaps in your education.
- With this major it is very manageable to add a second major or a minor in the future and study abroad almost anywhere at any time!
- Remember to check the AP/IB guide to ensure you know if you have any incoming credit that will count towards your Core requirements.
First Semester Course Recommendations
As a Global Studies major, you will enroll in the following courses:
One or two of the following major requirements (3-6 credits):
- GLST 101, ANTH 100, PLSC 102
- Optional: Foreign Language course based on placement (see Advising Notes tab) (3 credits)
One Freshman Seminar:
- UNIV 101 (1 credit)
Two to four of the following Core classes, depending on course selections above (Pick only one course per category, 6-12 total credits):
- College Writing Seminar: UCWR 110, based on writing placement
- Foundational Historical Knowledge: HIST 101, HIST 102, HIST 103, or HIST 104
- Foundational Scientific Knowledge: ENVS 101
- Quantitative Knowledge: CJC 206, COMP/MUSC 122, COMP 125 or 150, ISSCM 241, MATH 108, or STAT 103
- Foundational Philosophical Knowledge: PHIL 130
- Foundational Literary Knowledge: UCLR 100C, UCLR 100E, or UCLR 100M
- Foundational Theological Knowledge: THEO 100 or THEO 107
- Ethics Knowledge: PHIL 181, PHIL 182, THEO 185, or THEO 186
- Artistic Knowledge: (see options in the Undergraduate Catalog)
The total number of credits you will enroll in for the fall is 16 credits.
Interdisciplinary Honors First Semester Course Recommendations
As a Global Studies major, you will enroll in the following courses:
One or two of the following major requirements (3-6 credits):
- GLST 101, ANTH 100, PLSC 102
- Optional: Foreign Language course based on placement (see Advising Notes tab) (3 credits)
One Freshman Seminar:
- UNIV 101 (1 credit)
Interdisciplinary Honors Requirements (6 credits)
- HONR 101
- HONR D101
One to two of the following Core classes, depending on course selections above (Pick only one course per category, 3-6 total credits):
- Foundational Historical Knowledge: Any 100/200/300-level HIST course
- Foundational Scientific Knowledge: ENVS 101
- Quantitative Knowledge: CJC 206, COMP/MUSC 122, COMP 125 or 150, ISSCM 241, MATH 108, or STAT 103
The total number of credits you will enroll in for the fall is 16 credits.
The information on the tabs below will help students planning to major in Global Studies to choose appropriate classes for their first semester. The recommendations below are for your first semester only, so you may have additional Core requirements, for example, that you'll learn more about during your first semester here.