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.
Four Year Academic Roadmap
Fall Freshman
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories GLST 200 Introduction to Global Studies 3 Major & GE D GE Student's Choice Second Language #1 3 Meets GE: C2, Language, & Major
Must pass with C- or better to meet language requirement.Major Language GE Student's Choice A2 - Written Communication 3 Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course.
See catalog for course titles & descriptions
GE A2 GE Student's Choice A3 - Critical Thinking 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions. GE A3 GE Student's Choice F - Ethnic Studies 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Also fulfills Multicultural Perspectives Requirement. GE F Total Units
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Milestones
- Complete required English(s)
- Complete GLST 200
- Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
- Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)
Spring Freshman
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories POLS 103 International Politics 3 Major & GE D GE Student's Choice Second Language #2 3 Meets GE: C2, Language & Major must pass with a C- or better to meet language requirement Major Additional C GE Student Choice A1 - Oral Communication 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE A1 GE Student's Choice B4 – Mathematics-Quantitative Reasoning
3 MATH 201 is recommended by major or any other B4 course. Please check Math Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course.
See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGE B4 POLS 150 American Political Institutions 3 Also double- counts with GE:D GE AIR: US Constitution/ State & Local Govt. Total Units
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Milestones
- Complete required Math
- Join a student group
Fall Sophomore
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories GEOG 201 Culture and Historical Geography of the World 3 *Please see academic advisor or faculty advisor for course planning Major & GE D Language Student Choice Second Language Requirement #3 4 Major Language GE Student Choice C1 - Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE C1 HIST Student's Choice US History 3 Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option however will need to be taken semester 5 or later Other AIR : US History Major Elective Student's Choice Upper Division Major Elective 3 One of the following courses is recommended: 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 Total Units
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Milestones
- Completed lower-division GLST requirement(s)
- Completed Golden Four
- Take first upper division major elective course - the courses recommended above do not require a specific class standing
Spring Sophomore
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories Language Student Choice Second Language #4 4 Major Language GE Student's Choice B2- Life Science 4 Take a B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement GE B2/B3 GE Student's Choice E - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE E Major Elective Student's Choice Upper Division Major Elective 3 One of the following courses is recommended: 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 Total Units
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Milestones
- Seek a leadership position in a student organization
- Apply for internships, study abroad, or a research opportunity (depending on interests)
- Consider adding a minor
Fall Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories Major Requirement Student's Choice Study Abroad 1 Major GE Student's Choice B1 - Physical Sciences 3 Take a B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement GE B1/B3 UDGE Student's Choice UDGE C - Arts and Humanities 3 Major Elective
Recommend 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, 334
Major & GE UDGE C Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Total Units
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Milestones
- 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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories GLST 300 Writing in Global Studies: Communicating Global Challenges and Change 3 GLST 300 - Offered Spring Only
Take GLST 300 if not Studying Abroad. If abroad, take an elective
Major & GWAR UDGE Student's Choice UDGE D - Social Sciences 3 Recommend 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 & GE UDGE D Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Total Units
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Milestones
- Explore student research opportunities, Explore Study Abroad opportunities, Explore possible graduate degrees (MPA, law school, etc)
- Begin graduate school test prep (if applicable)
- Make an Impact Club (if applicable)
- Set up an online presence (e.g. LinkedIn, professional website)
Fall Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories UDGE Student's Choice UDGE B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning 3 Major Elective
Recommend one of the following to double-count with major elective: BIOL 333, 335, or 433
Major & GE UDGE B Major Elective Student's Choice Upper Division Major Elective 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions Major Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Total Units
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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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories GLST 499 Capstone 3 Major Major Elective Student's Choice Will vary by Major 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions Major GLST 300 Writing in Global Studies: Communicating Global Challenges and Change 3 Take GLST 300 if not studying abroad. If abroad, take an elective Major & GWAR Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Total Units
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Milestones
- Attend Grad Fest
- Schedule a 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.