PLO 1: Analyze how culture and language intersect broader social and political structures to shape individual and collective identities (including racial, gender, class, and national identities).
PLO 2: Identify major issues and events in world history and their relevance to the contemporary world.
PLO 3: Analyze different theoretical perspectives in both the history of economic thought and current economic policy debates on globalization.
PLO 4: Compare and contrast how politics is organized in different countries and the role of the various actors involved in international politics.
PLO 5: Examine the continuing impact of colonization, slavery, and underdevelopment on the contemporary world.
PLO 6: Articulate how political, cultural, socio-economic, and technological disparities between the Global North and Global South differently impact regions in the contemporary world.

The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies provides students with a flexible, inquiry-driven curriculum that integrates multiple academic disciplines to examine complex social, cultural, historical, political, and global issues. The curriculum combines a strong liberal arts foundation with interdisciplinary coursework, experiential learning, and student-directed areas of specialization.

Students complete 48 credits of General Education that develop written and oral communication, quantitative reasoning, digital literacy, ethical reasoning, scientific inquiry, historical understanding, intercultural awareness, and personal development. Required courses such as Introduction to Digital Humanities, Ecology and the Environment, Basic Problems in Philosophy, Mass Communication, Principles of Sociology, and U.S. History 1896 to Present provide foundational perspectives that support interdisciplinary analysis.

The 54-credit major introduces students to interdisciplinary inquiry through required coursework in American Culture and Conflict, Media and Communication Research Methods, and Introduction to Gender Studies. Students gain practical experience through an Internship and complete a two-semester Capstone Seminar, where they design, conduct, and present an original interdisciplinary research project.

The curriculum emphasizes student choice while ensuring intellectual coherence through focused thematic study. Students select advanced coursework from two of three concentration areas:

World Cultures, examining diverse societies, cultural traditions, and global perspectives;
Social Justice and Human Rights, exploring inequality, advocacy, identity, and social change; or
Global Studies Methods and Professional Development, emphasizing interdisciplinary theory, research methods, and applied learning.

Students further develop a global perspective by selecting coursework in either The Global Economy or World History, complemented by required study in Global Migration, International Politics, and a modern language sequence in French, Spanish, or Italian.

The curriculum concludes with 9 credits of general electives, allowing students to further customize the degree in accordance with their academic interests and career goals.

Overall, the curriculum prepares graduates to integrate knowledge across disciplines, conduct interdisciplinary research, communicate effectively, and address contemporary local and global challenges from multiple perspectives.

Graduates with a Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies are prepared for careers that require cross-cultural competence, global awareness, analytical thinking, and effective communication. The interdisciplinary curriculum equips students to address complex international issues and work across cultures in an increasingly interconnected world.

Potential career paths include:

International Relations Specialist
Foreign Service or Diplomatic Officer
International Development Coordinator
Global Affairs Analyst
International Business Associate
Global Supply Chain or Logistics Coordinator
International Trade Specialist
Nonprofit or NGO Program Coordinator
Human Rights Advocate
Immigration or Refugee Services Specialist
Public Policy or Legislative Assistant
Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator
International Education or Study Abroad Advisor
Cultural Affairs or Exchange Program Coordinator
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Specialist
Sustainability and Global Development Coordinator
Research Analyst
Intelligence or Security Analyst
International Communications or Public Relations Specialist
Travel and Tourism Development Professional
Graduate and Professional Study

The Global Studies program provides excellent preparation for graduate and professional education in fields such as:

International Relations
Global Studies
International Development
Public Administration
Public Policy
International Business
Global Public Health
Environmental Policy
Peace and Conflict Studies
Human Rights
International Law
Political Science
Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs
Area and Regional Studies
Education

Graduates develop transferable skills in intercultural communication, global problem-solving, policy analysis, research, critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and collaborative leadership, preparing them to succeed in careers spanning government, international organizations, multinational corporations, nonprofit organizations, education, and community-based institutions.