Dec 11, 2024

2022-2023 General Catalog

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2022-2023 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG–FOR INFORMATION ONLY]

Global Studies (Minor)

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Program Summary

The Global Studies minor fosters the development of intercultural awareness and competence, which are essential for life and work in a globally competitive marketplace. In this trans-disciplinary program, students gain knowledge of emerging global processes and trends, with a view toward preparing them to work effectively across global, international, national, and regional contexts. More specifically, the Global Studies minor emphasizes skills and competencies that serve to empower traditionally disenfranchised groups, such as women and those in the LGBTQ community, as well as religious and ethnic minorities, across socioeconomic classes. In addition to the courses drawing attention to the growing interdependence and interconnectedness of nations, cultures, and peoples, the Global Studies minor requires students to apply their knowledge and skills to real world problems and encourages them to reflect on their roles and responsibilities as global citizens.

Program Information

A minimum of six (6) credits of the total 18 credits required must be taken as upper-division classes.
Students must engage in a study or service abroad program lasting a minimum of seven (7) days.
Students who select this minor are encouraged to contact the program faculty director, Dr. Kurt Harris, for advising.

Global Studies Minor Curriculum (18 Credits)

Required Courses (3 Credits)

HSS 2000 - Introduction to Global Studies 1 Credit(s)
HSS 4000 - Global Studies Capstone 2 Credit(s)

Economic Dimension (3 Credits)

Select 3 credits from the following:

ECON 1010 - Economics as a Social Science 3 Credit(s)
ECON 2010 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 Credit(s)
ECON 2020 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credit(s)
ECON 3020 - Macroeconomics for Business Decisions 3 Credit(s)
ECON 4900 - Special Topics 2 Credit(s)
MGMT 3050 - International Business 3 Credit(s)
MKTG 3400 - International Marketing 3 Credit(s)
Other courses may be selected if approved by the faculty director.

Political Dimension (3 Credits)

Select 3 credits from the following:

GEOG 1300 - Globalization in the 21st Century: World Regional Geography 3 Credit(s)
GEOG 3300 - World Political Geography 3 Credit(s)
POLS 2100 - Introduction to International Relations 3 Credit(s)
POLS 2200 - Introduction to Comparative Politics 3 Credit(s)
POLS 4300 - Special Topics in World Affairs 3 Credit(s)
POLS 4330 - Special Topics in Comparative Politics 3 Credit(s)
POLS 4700 - International Conflict 3 Credit(s)
Other courses may be selected if approved by the faculty director.

Cultural Dimension (3 Credits)

Select 3 credits from the following:

ANTH 1010 - Cultural Anthropology 3 Credit(s)
ANTH 3010 - Language, Thought, and Culture 3 Credit(s)
ARTH 3750 - History of Non-Western Art 3 Credit(s)
COMM 2150 - Global Communication and Culture 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3270 - World Literature: Non-Western 3 Credit(s)
HIST 1510 - World History 1500 C.E. to Present 3 Credit(s)
LANG 3250 - World Cinema 3 Credit(s)
SOC 4500 - Global Issues in Sociology 3 Credit(s)
SPAN 3512 - Culture and History of Latin America 3 Credit(s)
SPAN 4314 - Latin American Women: Literature, Film, and Culture 3 Credit(s)
Other courses may be selected if approved by the faculty director.

Ecological Dimension (3 Credits)

Select 3 credits from the following:

ANTH 3500 - Ecological Anthropology 3 Credit(s)
GEOG 1400 - Human Geography 3 Credit(s)
GEOG 3400 - Environmental Geography 3 Credit(s)
HSS 1120 - Introduction to Diversity 3 Credit(s)
Other courses may be selected if approved by the faculty director.

Ideological Dimension (3 Credits)

Select 3 credits from the following:

HIST 3700 - Latin American Civilization 3 Credit(s)
PHIL 3700 - Political Philosophy 3 Credit(s)
SOC 3370 - Gender and Society in Global Perspectives 3 Credit(s)
SOC 4530 - International Ties and Civic Citizenship 3 Credit(s)
WGS 2010 - Introduction to Women and Gender Studies 3 Credit(s)
Other courses may be selected if approved by the faculty director.

Total Credits, Minor: 18