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Global Studies (B.A.)

The World is Ours

Issues like global warming and international migration have profound impacts on business and society. These challenges  - like so many others - cannot be addressed by any one country alone. Today, a network of organizations that include government agencies, intergovernmental groups, nonprofit agencies and multinational corporations is increasingly meeting the needs of the global community. As a global studies major at ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø¿ª½± University, you’ll study how these organizations can best interact, while honing the political, business, cultural and communication skills necessary to succeed in a career with global impact.

Why Global Studies at ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø¿ª½± University?

At ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø¿ª½±, you choose one of the following areas of specialization for your global studies degree:

  • Human Rights, Peace and Justice: Prepare to address global conflicts via ethically and socially responsible behavior through careers in conflict negotiation, global development, local governance and international law.
  • Environment and Sustainability: Become familiar with methods and tools used to address environmental, political and economic challenges, including issues associated with developing clean energy, exploring sustainable industry, and creating and meeting environmental regulations.
  • Social Entrepreneurship: Learn the business skills and technologies necessary to create or lead a profitable business that also meets public needs for goods and services.

No matter which specialization you choose, you will:

  • Study abroad.
  • Learn another language.
  • Complete an internship in global studies (in the U.S. or abroad).
  • Develop policy analysis, diplomatic and negotiation skills.
  • Graduate with an enhanced level of intercultural competency and an understanding of how governments, communities and cultures can communicate effectively.

Model U.N.

ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø¿ª½± global studies majors will have the opportunity to participate on ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø¿ª½±’s Model United Nations committee via an annual meeting held in New York City at United Nations Headquarters.

ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø¿ª½± students from the 2017 team talk about their experience representing Cambodia in the video below.

University of Pittsburgh GSPIA Early Assurance Partnership Program

Through ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø¿ª½±’s  at the University of Pittsburgh, majors in ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø¿ª½±’s Political Science and Global Studies Programs are eligible to apply to GSPIA a year early, as college juniors, and receive conditional admission (with a scholarship guarantee) pending their completion of a bachelor's degree. 

Your Career

ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø¿ª½± University’s degree in global studies can prepare you for a job in:

  • International Relations
  • Multinational Business
  • International Law
  • Social Entrepreneurship
  • Politics and Public Service
  • Government Agencies
  • International Peace and Security
  • Environmental Science and Sustainable Development
  • International Relief Services
  • Human Rights
  • Policymaking and Analysis
  • International Trade

ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø¿ª½± University’s Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) can provide you with the career preparation skills, internship opportunities and the placement services you need to keep you moving up. 

Admissions & Aid

At ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø¿ª½± University, we offer streamlined admissions requirements and a comprehensive aid program.

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Faculty

Michael Cary

Professor of History and Political Science

Michele Chossat

Associate Professor of French

Michele Chossat

Associate Professor of French

Susan Eichenberger

Associate Professor of Sociology, Coordinator Women's Studies Program

Debra Faszer-McMahon

Professor of Spanish & Director of Faculty Development

Jen Jones

Professor & Department Coordinator, Marketing and Communication

Lyzona Marshall

Assistant Professor of Business

Roni Kay O'Dell

Associate Professor of Political Science