BA: Global Studies 2023-2024
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
Fall Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories GLST 200 Introduction to Global Studies 3 Major & GE D POLS 103 International Politics 3 Major & GE D Language Student's Choice Second Language #1 4 Meets GE: C2, Language, & Major. Must pass with C- or better to meet language requirement Major Language + C2 UDGE Student's Choice UDGE C - Arts and Humanities 3 Recommend one of the following to double-count the UDGE-C requirement with the Major Discipline Area Elective: ART 330, 331, 332, 433, 436, ENGL 344, 355, 356, PAMU 332*, PATH 344, SPAN 301, 302, 334
Discipline Area Electives - 21 units required
Major & GE UDGE C HIST Student's Choice US History 3 Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275, 350 Graduation AIR: US History Total Units
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Milestones
- Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remain incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible
- As a Junior, it is recommended that you meet with your Global Studies director/advisor at least once a year
- Prepare a resume
- Meet w/ Graduate Studies Center
- Meet w/ Career Development Services
- Join a student organization, such as the International Relations Club
- Meet with Academic Advising for a degree progress check
- Review faculty biographies and publications; connect with at least one faculty member working in area of interest
- Visit Study Abroad website to read about opportunities; consider deadlines and apply for Study Abroad depending on your plan
- Attend at least one research presentation on campus (or off)
- Make appointment to meet with Global Studies director to discuss research interests
- Create or update LinkedIn Profile; be certain to connect with faculty and other professionals working in areas of interest
- Explore Peace Corps Prep Program
- Meet with Global Studies director to discuss Model United Nations research opportunities
- Attend Grad School Fair
- Consider applying for a research internship in international affairs (virtual)
- Attend one or more International Education Week events (third week in November)
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 electiveMajor & GWAR Language Student's Choice Second Language #2 4 Meets GE: C2, Language, & Major. Must pass with C- or better to meet Language requirement Major Additional C Major Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Recommend 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)Discipline Area Electives - 21 units required
Major UDGE Student's Choice UDGE D - Social Sciences 3 Recommend one of the following to double-count the UDGE-D requirement with the Major Discipline Area Elective: ANTH/ESRM 332, ANTH 442*, POLS 334, CHS 401* or PSY 344*
*meets multicultural requirementDiscipline Area Electives - 21 units required
GE UDGE-D POLS 150 American Political Institutions 3 Also, double-counts with GE:D Graduation AIR: CA Local & State Govt Total Units
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Milestones
- Join a disciplinary association such as the International Studies Association, International Studies Association-West, or other organization recommended by a faculty member working in an area of interest.
- Meet with the Career Development Services and the Graduate Studies personnel to discuss long term plans - Review the International Career Guide and links of interest
- Register and create a profile with CalJobs (www.caljobs.ca.gov) and USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov)
- Investigate and consider participating in campus undergraduate research programs such as Summer SURF and Model United Nations (if not already participating)
- Consider enrolling in elective research credits (POLS 494) during senior year. Contact faculty about parameters for participation
- Visit Study Abroad office to discuss and apply for required Study Abroad
- Attend Grad School Fair
- Explore possible graduate degrees and select target programs (MA, law school, Ph.D.)
- Consider visiting UCSB’s Global Studies department to learn about MA and Ph.D. in Global Studies
- Attend Global Studies Capstone event
Fall Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories GLST 201 Cultural and Historical Geography of the World 3 *Please see academic advisor or faculty advisor for course planning Major & GE D Language Student's Choice Second Language #3 4 If taking Spanish, the unit load will be 3 units your 2nd year Major Language UDGE Student's Choice UDGE B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning 3 Recommend one of the following to double-count the UDGE-B requirement with the Major Discipline Area Elective: BIOL 333, 335, or 433
Discipline Area Electives - 21 units required
GE UDGE B Major Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Discipline Area Electives - 21 units required
See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor Major Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Discipline Area Electives - 21 units required
See catalog for course titles & descriptionsOther AIR: US History Total Units
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Milestones
- Study abroad if have not already
- Attend Grad Fest (if completing degree in the spring)
- Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)
- Meet w/ Academic Advisor for Grad Check
- Meet w/ Graduate Studies Center
- Meet w/ Career Development Services
- Update CV and resume. Meet with Career Counselor for feedback.
- Make preparations for and complete any standardized examinations relevant to long term plans (e.g. GRE or LSAT)
- Meet with faculty mentor(s) to discuss plans and letters of recommendations
- Apply for graduate school (if applicable)
- Attend one or more International Education Week events (third week in November)
Spring Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories GLST 499 Capstone 3 Major Language Student's Choice Second Language #4 4 If taking Spanish, the unit load will be 3 units your 2nd year Major Language 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 Major Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Discipline Area Electives - 21 units required
See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor Total Units
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Milestones
- Attend Grad Fest (if completing degree in the fall)
- Complete graduation check with Advising and Faculty advisor
- Complete Capstone (GLST 499)
- Complete an internship, visit the Career Center to prepare for the job market and/or apply for graduate school
- Complete an internship, finalize graduate school applications or begin applying for positions
- Apply to present at SAGE or other student research conference
- Update information on CalJobs (www.caljobs.ca.gov) and USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov)