Global Studies, B.A. Program (120 units)
Program Description
The Global Studies B.A. consists of an integrated group of courses reflecting the international aspects of various disciplines. It is designed to provide students with a broad base of understanding of globalization and the world community while offering them the opportunity to specialize in an area of interest. A minor in Global Studies is also offered.
Global Studies majors are required to take five lower-division courses (15-16 units). These include two courses in global studies (GLST 101 and GLST 102) and one course in each of these three areas: geography, economics, and the humanities/modern language. The lower-division program maps closely to the California Community College transfer degree in Global Studies.
The upper-division requirements range from 28-31 units. Requirements include a modern history course, a global culture course, a global politics course, a global sustainability course, and two GLST courses (GLST 499 and GLST 398; the latter is not needed if the student elects to study abroad). The student will complete the major with a minimum of 12 units of internationally focused coursework with a particular emphasis on a region of the world (e.g., Asia), a related discipline (e.g., anthropology), or a topic (e.g., human rights). Many course electives will also meet general education requirements, and GLST can be easily dovetailed with many other degrees for those seeking a double major within their 120 units of study.
Program Learning Outcomes
In addition to the university-wide institutional learning outcomes, students graduating with a B.A. in Global Studies from Cal State East Bay will be able to:
- demonstrate cross-cultural competencies, including knowledge of other cultures and intercultural communication.
- demonstrate knowledge of global political, economic, social, and geographic systems including their interconnections and sustainability challenges.
- demonstrate the ability to research, write and communicate orally about complex global issues both individually and through collaborative learning and teamwork.
- demonstrate broad knowledge of the global dimensions and issues of a chosen emphasis area (a region, a discipline, or a clearly defined topic)
- demonstrate the ability to participate successfully in international cultural and/or civic engagement activities and enterprises.
- articulate personal career goals, recognize the variety of career opportunities related to global studies, and prepare for their chosen career(s).
Program Roadmaps
These program roadmaps represent recommended pathways through the program. Please see an advisor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs.
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4-Year Freshmen Roadmap
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2-Year ADT Roadmap
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Career Opportunities
Career opportunities are highly diverse, depending on the student’s interests and skills, and new opportunities are rapidly emerging and expanding. Our graduates work in all sectors: governmental, non-profit, private, and education. Our alumni pursue graduate degrees in many fields including but not limited to: foreign service, law, political science, international relations, and business management. Some join the Peace Corps or pursue other international service opportunities before continuing to graduate school or their chosen career path.
Job titles include, but are not limited to:
Diplomacy and Foreign Service • Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs • Federal Government • Humanitarian and Development Work • International Business • International Organizations • Journalism • Law • Local Services to Foreign Language Speakers • Politics • Tourism • Teaching • Translation
Features
The University encourages firsthand experience abroad. GLST 398 (Internship) is designed to afford such an opportunity. Optimally the student will complete an internship or other practical experience, either paid or voluntary, in a foreign country. The University recognizes that this may not always be possible and therefore accepts the completion of the internship locally if the work experience is clearly internationally related. The student may also fulfill the international work experience requirement by completing a course of study through the CSU International Programs or another recognized year-long, quarter, semester, or summer program abroad. Any such activity must be approved by the Global Studies Director before being undertaken to establish the learning goals for the activity and align them with the stated program goals.
Degree Requirements Unit-Outline
- A baccalaureate of arts degree requires a total of 120 units:
- The major requirements consist of 43-47 units
- General Education (GE) & Graduation Requirements (GR) consists of 57 units;
- Free Electives may consist of 16-20 or more units (actual number of free elective units may depend on GE/GR units).
Note: It may be possible to double-count units within the graduation requirements or that a course may satisfy both a graduation requirement and a major requirement. Students should contact their program advisors for information.
Global Studies Major Requirements (43-47 units)
Lower Division Coursework
Students must take a total of five (5) courses, two Global Studies courses (GLST 101 and GLST 102) plus one (1) course from each of the other three areas, for 15-16 units:
Upper Division Core Courses & Global Experience
Students are required to take 13-16 units of the following as outlined:
Emphasis Coursework
With approval from the Global Studies Director, a minimum of 12 units of emphasis coursework in one of the following areas are required:
- a discipline area
- a regional area
- a topic area
Foreign Language Proficiency
There is no foreign language requirement for GLST majors, but they are strongly encouraged to complete two years of university coursework in a language other than English.
Capstone Requirement
The following senior seminar for 3 units is required to complete the major:
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