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

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  • Fall Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    GLST200Introduction to Global Studies3Major & GED
    GEStudent's ChoiceSecond Language #13Meets GE: C2, Language, & Major
    Must pass with C- or better to meet language requirement.    		MajorLanguage
    GEStudent's ChoiceA2 - Written Communication3

    Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course.

    See catalog for course titles & descriptions

    		GEA2
    GEStudent's ChoiceA3 - Critical Thinking3See catalog for course titles & descriptions.GEA3
    GEStudent's ChoiceF - Ethnic Studies3See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Also fulfills Multicultural Perspectives Requirement. GEF

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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 AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    POLS103International Politics3Major & GED
    GEStudent's ChoiceSecond Language #23Meets GE: C2, Language & Major must pass with a C- or better to meet language requirementMajorAdditional C
    GEStudent ChoiceA1 - Oral Communication3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA1
    GEStudent's Choice

    B4 – Mathematics-Quantitative Reasoning

    		3MATH 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 & descriptions    		GEB4
    POLS150American Political Institutions3Also double- counts with GE:DGEAIR: US Constitution/ State & Local Govt.

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    Milestones

    • Complete required Math
    • Join a student group

  • Fall Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    GEOG201Culture and Historical Geography of the World3*Please see academic advisor or faculty advisor for course planning Major & GED
    LanguageStudent ChoiceSecond Language Requirement #34MajorLanguage
    GEStudent ChoiceC1 - Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEC1
    HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History3Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option however will need to be taken semester 5 or laterOtherAIR : US History
    Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceUpper Division Major Elective3

    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

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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 AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    LanguageStudent ChoiceSecond Language #44MajorLanguage
    GEStudent's ChoiceB2- Life Science4Take a B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirementGEB2/B3
    GEStudent's ChoiceE - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEE
    Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceUpper Division Major Elective3

    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

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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 AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    Major RequirementStudent's ChoiceStudy Abroad1Major
    GEStudent's ChoiceB1 - Physical Sciences3Take a B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement GEB1/B3
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE C - Arts and Humanities3

    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 & GEUDGE C
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed 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 ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed 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

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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 AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    GLST300Writing in Global Studies: Communicating Global Challenges and Change3

    GLST 300 - Offered Spring Only

    Take GLST 300 if not Studying Abroad. If abroad, take an elective

    		Major & GWAR
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE D - Social Sciences3

    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 & GEUDGE D
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed 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 ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed 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 ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed 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

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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 AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning3

    Major Elective

    Recommend one of the following to double-count with major elective: BIOL 333, 335, or 433

    		Major & GEUDGE B
    Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceUpper Division Major Elective3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed 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 ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed 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 ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed 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

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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
    GLST499Capstone3Major
    Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary by Major3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor
    GLST300Writing in Global Studies: Communicating Global Challenges and Change3Take GLST 300 if not studying abroad. If abroad, take an electiveMajor & GWAR
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed 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 ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed 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

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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.
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