Welcome to the BSc. Global Studies and Human Geography - Global Studies

The Global Studies Concentration is designed for students who wish to explore the world's peoples, cultures, and countries while developing the skills needed to work and thrive in the modern world. The focus is on how globalization is changing societies, their cultures and attitudes, politics, and economics. The effects of rapid globalization are reshaping most fields, from health care to business and logistics, from music to food security. Global Studies prepare students to succeed in this changing world. All GS students go abroad at least once; an international experience is integrated into the curriculum. In recent years, GS students have studied abroad in over 30 different countries. Global Studies is designed to be interdisciplinary. Students complete a core of courses in Global Studies, but then choose 20% to 40% of their courses from other departments across campus.

Career Path

The study of Global Studies and Human Geography opens many doors. Students develop transferable work skills that are highly valued by employers, including analysis, research, writing, problem solving, and, especially, knowledge of other cultures and languages.