Global and International Studies
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Examines global issues, cultural interactions, and international relations. Prepares students to analyze cross-cultural trends, contribute to global media projects, and influence cultural understanding through international storytelling.
Examines global systems and cultural interactions. Equips students to advocate for human rights, engage in international justice efforts, and influence policies addressing global inequities.
Examines global issues and cross-cultural interactions. Equips students to address international environmental challenges, collaborate on global sustainability initiatives, and engage in climate diplomacy.
Explores global issues, international relations, and cultural interactions. Prepares students to analyze and influence global trends, contribute to international media projects, and build cross-border collaborations through cultural understanding.
Degree Options
- Business
- Political Science
- Foreign Languages
- Linguistics
- Comparative Literature
- Health Fields
- Physical Sciences
About the Program
- You are concerned about global problems that face everyone and cannot be explained by a single discipline or approach. Our majors and minors are engaged in thinking about the issues of planetary concern from Humanities and Social Science perspectives. If you think laws, economics, social statistics, history, and culture of importance in solving problems like war, starvation, mass migration, and climate change, think about GLIS.
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail and Organizational Skills
- Research and Analytical Skills
- Adaptability
Coursework
- Human Rights
- Culture and Identity
- Global Conflict
- Wealth and Inequality
- Health and Environment
Out-of-Classroom Experiences
- The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
- IBM
- U.S. Department of State
- Altria
- New York Life Insurance Company
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Career Paths
- Law School
- Graduate school to study classical studies, ethics, peace, human rights, integrated product design, international relations, sociology, and nursing
- International Business Consultant
- Global Org Effectiveness Director
- International Marketing Specialist
- Human Rights Officer
- Intelligence Analyst
- Strategist
- Political Analyst
- Lawyer
- EY
- PwC
- IBM
- Deloitte
- Amazon
- Burson
- Johnson & Johnson
- Vanguard
- JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- United Entertainment Group
Have questions about this program?
Future students, contact the Liberal Arts Recruitment Team.
Current students, contact your academic adviser.
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