Globalization has created a world of new opportunities for those savvy enough to recognize them and acquire the new skill sets needed for success in international government, consulting, business and industry, nonprofit, and educational sectors.
This program is designed to prepare students for internationally focused positions that range from traditional practitioners of diplomacy; to development workers; to executives employed in the dynamic world of international consultancy, trade, and industry. With courses enriched by classmates from every continent, students are active learners in a collaborative, cross-cultural setting from their very first course.
The core curriculum ensures all students have a solid grounding in foundational courses such as international politics, economics, security, and diplomacy. Students then select from a broad-based menu of concentrations, allowing them to develop specialties. The program culminates in a capstone experience in which students elect to write a thesis, engage in a case study, or undertake short-term travel to conduct intensive field research.
- Concentrations and course offerings may vary by campus and/or by program modality. Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for the course availability each term at your campus or within your program modality.
- Certain options within the program may be required at certain campuses or for certain program modalities. Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for requirements at your campus or for your program modality.
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Required Courses
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| GST 6100 | Globalization and Global Politics and Economics | 4 |
| GST 6101 | Global Literacy, Culture, and Community | 4 |
| GST 6109 | Basic Field Research Methods | 4 |
| GST 6320 | Peace and Conflict | 4 |
Regional Studies Courses
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 4 |
| Regional Studies: East Asia | |
| Regional Studies: Middle East and North Africa | |
| Regional Studies: Sub-Saharan Africa | |
| Regional Studies: Europe and Eurasia | |
| Regional Studies: Southwest and Central Asia | |
| Regional Studies: Latin America | |
Capstone
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 4 |
| Case Study in Global Studies | |
| Thesis | |
| International Field Study Experience | |
The remaining required quarter hours for the program may be completed by a combination of completing a concentration and additional electives or selecting any courses listed in the electives list. Note: A minimum of 18–20 quarter hours must be completed within global studies electives.
Concentrations
Electives
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| |
| Global Corporate Social Responsibility | |
| Foundations of Global Studies and International Relations | |
| The Funders | |
| The Developers | |
| Globalization of Emerging Economies | |
| Security and Terrorism | |
| Immigration and Labor | |
| Divided Societies in the Modern World | |
| International Conflict and Cooperation | |
| Conflict and Postconflict Development | |
| The Economics of Development | |
| Global Economics of Food and Agriculture | |
| Nuclear Nonproliferation | |
| Comparative Higher Education Systems Across Regions | |
| Leadership and Management | |
| International Organizations: Law and Diplomacy | |
| U.S. Foreign Policy | |
| Politics of the European Union | |
| Multilateral Diplomacy | |
| Opportunities in International Consulting | |
| Public Diplomacy | |
| The Practice of Diplomacy | |
| Sustainable Development | |
| Global Health Perspectives, Politics, and Experiences in International Development | |
| Critical Issues and Challenges in the Practice of Global Health | |
| Human Rights | |
| International Higher Education | |
| Managing Study Abroad | |
| Managing International Students | |
| The Business of International Education | |
| Immigration and Legal Issues in International Higher Education | |
| Professional Practice in Global Education | |
| Topics | |
| Introduction to Analytics | |
| Probability Theory and Introductory Statistics | |
| Environmental Economics | |
| Sustainable Economic Development | |
| Negotiation, Mediation, and Facilitation | |
| Strategies for Cross-Cultural Facilitation and Negotiation | |
| Personal and Career Development | |
| Interdisciplinary Foundations | |
| Developing Sustainable Global Leadership | |
| Grant and Report Writing | |
| Foundations of Project Management | |
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
46 total quarter hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required
Global Health and Development
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 20 |
| The Developers | |
| The Economics of Development | |
| Global Economics of Food and Agriculture | |
| Sustainable Development | |
| Global Health Perspectives, Politics, and Experiences in International Development | |
| Critical Issues and Challenges in the Practice of Global Health | |
Conflict Resolution
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 20 |
| Divided Societies in the Modern World | |
| International Conflict and Cooperation | |
| Conflict and Postconflict Development | |
| Security and Terrorism | |
| Nuclear Nonproliferation | |
| Human Rights | |
Diplomacy
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 20 |
| The Practice of Diplomacy | |
| Politics of the European Union | |
| U.S. Foreign Policy | |
| Multilateral Diplomacy | |
| Public Diplomacy | |
| Human Rights | |
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 20 |
| Global Corporate Social Responsibility | |
| The Funders | |
| Globalization of Emerging Economies | |
| Immigration and Labor | |
| The Economics of Development | |
| Leadership and Management | |
| Opportunities in International Consulting | |
