BA: Global Studies 2022-2023

By becoming a Global Studies major, you’ll gain the tools to better understand other cultures and countries, how history shapes the present, and how interdisciplinary insight can change the future.

Visit the program website: https://globalstudies.csuci.edu/index.htm
Review the Global Studies Major Requirements

Two Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    GLST200Introduction to Global Studies3Major & GED
    POLS103International Politics3Major & GED
    Graduation RequirementStudent's ChoiceSecond Language Major Requirement Course 14Meets GE: C2, Language, & Major. Must pass with C- or better to meet language requirementMajorLanguage & C2
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE C: Arts and Humanities3Recommended one of the following to double-count with major elective: ART 330, 331, 332, 433, 436, ENGL 344, 355, 356, PAMU 332*, PATH 344, SPAN 301, 302, 334Major & GEUDGE C
    Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceUpper Division GLST Major Elective3See catalog for course title & descriptions.Major

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    Milestones

    • Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remains incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible.
    • As a Junior, it is recommended that you meet with your program faculty advisor at least once a year
    • Prepare a resume
    • Meet w/ Graduate Studies Center
    • Meet w/ Career Development Services

    Spring Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    GLST300Writing in Global Studies: Communicating Global Challenges and Change3GLST 300 - Offered Spring only.

    Take GLST 300 if not Studying Abroad. If abroad, take an elective    		Major & GWAR
    LanguageStudent's ChoiceSecond Language Course 24Meets GE: C2, Language, & Major. Must pass with C- or better to meet Language requirementMajorAdditional C
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceStudent Choice3Recommend one of the following to double-count with major elective: ANTH/ESRM 332, ANTH 442*, POLS 334, CHS 401* or PSY 344*.
    *Meets multicultural requirement    		Major & GEUDGE D
    Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceStudent Choice3Recommend one of the following: CHS 401*, ENGL 311, 325*, 326*, GLST 435, HIST 320, 359, 361, 366, 380, 382, 385, 396, 413*, 452, POLS 327, 328, 329, 351* 52*, 353*, 354*, 355*, 403*, 426*, 428*, SPAN 301*, 302*, 411*.
    *Requires prerequisite(s)    		Major
    POLS150Student Choice3Take POLS 150 if needed.

    Take a free elective, if US Constitution/State & Local Gov't has been met. Free Elective meets Unit Requirement    		OtherAIR: US Constitution/State & Local Govt.

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    Milestones

    • Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remains incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible.
    • Explore student research opportunities, Explore Study Abroad opportunities, Explore possible graduate degrees (MPA, law school, etc.)
    • Begin graduate school test prep (if applicable)
    • Making an Impact Club (if applicable)
    • Set up an online presence (e.g., LinkedIn, professional website)

  • Fall Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    GEOG201Cultural and Historical Geography of the World3*Please see academic advisor or faculty advisor for course planningMajor & GED
    LanguageStudent's ChoiceSecond Language Major Requirement Course 34If taking Spanish, the unit load will be 3 units your 2nd yearMajorLanguage
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning3Major Elective Recommend one of the following to double-count with major elective: BIOL 333, 335, or 433Major & GEUDGE B
    Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceUpper Division GLST Major Elective3Major ElectiveMajor
    US HistoryStudent's ChoiceUS History3Take US HIST If needed. Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350.

    Take a free elective, if U.S. History requirement has been met. Free Elective meets Unit Requirement    		OtherAIR: US History

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    Milestones

    • Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)
    • Meet w/ Academic Advisor for Grad Check
    • Meet w/ Graduate Studies Center
    • Meet w/ Career Development Services
    • As a Senior, it is recommended that you meet with your program faculty advisor at least once during your final year

    Spring Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    GLST499Global Studies Capstone3Major
    LanguageStudent ChoiceSecond Language Major Requirement Course 44Student ChoiceMajorLanguage
    GLST300Writing in Global Studies: Communicating Global Challenges and Change3Take GLST 300 if not Studying Abroad. If abroad, take an electiveMajor & GWAR
    Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceUpper Division3Major ElectiveMajor
    Free electiveStudent's ChoiceStudent Choice3Unit RequirementOther

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    Milestones

    • Attend Grad Fest
    • Graduation check with Advising and Faculty advisor
    • Complete capstone
    • Complete an Internship, visit the Career Center to prepare for the job market, apply for graduate school.
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