Get your B.A. in Global Studies

About the Major
Are you fascinated by other cultures? Do you want to pursue a career that requires an understanding of global issues and an ability to collaborate with people with diverse cultural backgrounds?
As a global studies major you can concentrate in:
- Literature, Art & Film
- Global Health Development
- Global Political Economy & Institutions
- Global Societies – Human Rights

Acquire skills for cross-cultural collaboration

Examine global phenomena through multiple disciplines

Identify and assess global trends
Careers
Employers want to hire employees able to navigate a globalized world.
- Finance manager
- International trade specialist
- International development officer
- Foreign affairs or diplomacy specialist
- Nonprofit and human services director
- Relief organization manager
- International business manager
- Government and foreign service officer

Hands-on Learning
Because the Global Studies major is as much about experiencing the world as it is about taking classes, you will engage in an international immersion experience. Participate in a variety of educational activities to complement the traditional classroom.
Courses
As part of your major, you will pick a concentration area, select a geographic or cultural region, and learn a language from the region you have chosen.
Sample courses include:
- GLS 250: Introduction to International Studies
- GLS 251: Dimensions of Globalization – Language, Literature, and Culture
Ready to learn more?
- See degree requirements
- Learn about Global Studies
Get in touch with an SBS advisor:
Christopher Cruz
cbcruz75@email.arizona.edu