Minor in Global Studies

The objectives of the Global Studies program are to:

1. Redefine the status of the United States from its position as a major power to its position as a member of the world community,
2. Expose students to the many similarities and differences on which the world is based
3. Provide relevant experiences which will broaden students' knowledge, ideas, and concerns about current international events and issues.

The minor in Global Studies consists of courses such as history, political science, economics, literature, and sociology. Students' must earn student must earn a grade of "C" or higher in each of the following courses:

GEOG 102 World Regional Geography
WLIT 203 World Literature I
or
WLIT 204 World Literature II
SOCI 201 Introduction to Sociology
POSC 303 Comparative Government
ECON 402 Comparative Economic Systems
PHIL 414 Social and Political Philosophy
HIST 450 Seminar in Global Studies
and
HIST 451 Seminar in Global Studies

To help broaden the student's thoughts and ideas concerning the world, field experiences in international agencies or foreign nations are encouraged in the Seminar in Global Studies. Students have the option, in conjunction with the Cooperative Education Program, to work in an international agency during the regular day sessions while earning credits in the evening or during the summer session. Those who wish to select this option to earn 6 credits per semester for the practicum must obtain the approval of the Coordinator of the Global Studies Program and the Dean of Continuing Education.

A student travel-study program has been initiated in order to provide structured and academically meaningful experiences in foreign nations. Students may travel to parts of West Africa and the Caribbean. The Coordinator will assist students in designing travel-study programs to other parts of the world.

As an integral part of the minor, lectures and workshops dealing with current key international themes and topics are sponsored during the academic year.