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
Four Year Academic Roadmap
FALL: SEMESTER ONE
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes GLST 200 Introduction to Global Studies 3 Major & GE D GE/ Language Student's Choice Second Language #1 4 Major & GE C2/Language Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also, double-counts with GE:C2. GE Student's Choice A2 - Written Communication 3 GE A2 Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course.
See catalog for course titles & descriptions"GE Student's Choice A3 - Critical Thinking 3 GE A3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE Student's Choice F - Ethnic Studies 3 GE & Graduation F/Multicultural Perspectives Also fulfills Multicultural Perspectives Requirement UNIT TOTAL:
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Semester One Considerations:
- Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
- Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)
- Complete required English and Math course(s)
- Complete GLST 200
- Review faculty biographies and publications
- Attend at least one research presentation on campus (or off)
- Attend one or more International Education Week events (third week in November)
SPRING: SEMESTER TWO
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes POLS 103 International Politics 3 Major & GE D GE/ Language Student's Choice Second Language #2 4 Major & GE Additional C Meets GE: C2, Language, & Major Must pass with C- or better to meet language requirement GE Student Choice A1 - Oral Communication 3 GE A1 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE Student's Choice B4 – Mathematics- Quantitative Reasoning 3 GE B4 MATH 201 is the recommended Math courses 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.POLS 150 American Political Institutions 3 GE & Graduation D/AIR:CA Local & State Govt Double-counts as GE:D and American Institutions Requirements UNIT TOTAL:
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Semester Two Considerations:
- Join a student group, such as the International Relations Club
- Speak to Global Studies director about enrolling in Model United Nations
- Review the International Career Guide and links of interest
- Attend one or more International Education Week events (week varies)
- Visit Study Abroad website to read about opportunities; consider deadlines and apply for Study Abroad depending on your plan
- Attend Global Studies Capstone event
FALL: SEMESTER THREE
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes GEOG 201 Culture and Historical Geography of the World 3 Major & GE D *Please see academic advisor or faculty advisor for course planning Language Student's Choice Second Language #3 3 Major GE Student's Choice C1 – Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater 3 GE C1 See catalog for course titles & descriptions HIST Student's Choice US History 3 Graduation AIR: US History Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option, however, will need to be taken in semester 5 or later Major Elective Student's Choice Will Vary 3 Major 21 units of Discipline Area Electives are required
See catalog for course titles & descriptions
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*
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Semester Three Considerations:
- Complete lower-division GLST requirement(s)
- Complete golden four
- Take first upper division major elective course--the courses recommended above do not require a specific class standing
- Speak to Global Studies director about Model United Nations research opportunities
- Attend at least one research presentation on campus (or off)
- Attend one or more International Education Week events (third week in November)
- Visit Study Abroad office to discuss and possibly apply for required Study Abroad
SPRING: SEMESTER FOUR
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes Language Student's Choice Second Language #4 3 Major Language GE Student's Choice B2 - Life Science 4 GE B2/B3 Take a B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement GE Student's Choice E - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development 3 GE E Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option, however, will need to be taken in semester 5. Major Elective Student's Choice Will Vary 3 Graduation Unit Requirement 21 units of Discipline Area Electives are required
See catalog for course titles & descriptionsPOLS 150 American Political Institutions 3 GE & Graduation D/AIR:CA Local & State Govt Double-counts as GE:D and American Institutions Requirements UNIT TOTAL:
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Semester Four Considerations:
- Attend the CSUCI Sage Student Research Conference or another undergraduate conference
- Attend the Global Studies Capstone event
- Apply for Study Abroad if you have not already
FALL: SEMESTER FIVE
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes Major Requirement Student's Choice Study Abroad 1-3 Major Connect with your faculty advisor prior to studying abroad to review your options GE Student's Choice B1 - Physical Sciences 3 GE B1/B3 Take a B1 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement UDGE Student's Choice UDGE C - Arts and Humanities 3 Major & GE UDGE C Upper Division Major Elective - 21 units of Discipline Area Electives are required
Recommend one of the following to double-count with major discipline area elective: ART 330, 331, 332, 433, 436, ENGL 344, 355, 356, PAMU 332*, PATH 344, SPAN 301, 302, 334Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary Graduation Unit Requirement 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. Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Graduation Unit Requirement 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. UNIT TOTAL:
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Semester Five Considerations:
- Seek a leadership position in a student organization (if not studying abroad)
- Prepare a resume
- Apply for internships, study abroad, and/or a research opportunity
- Meet with Academic Advising for a degree progress check
- Meet w/ Graduate Studies Center and explore graduate degrees
- Begin graduate school test preparation (if applicable)
- Meet w/ Career Development Services
- Review faculty biographies and publications; connect with at least one faculty member working in area of interest to the student
- 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
- 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: SEMESTER SIX
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes GLST 300 Writing in Global Studies: Communicating Global Challenges and Change 3 Major & GWAR GLST 300 - Offered Spring only
Take GLST 300 if not Studying Abroad. If abroad, take an electiveUDGE Student's Choice UDGE D - Social Sciences 3 GE UDGE D Upper Division Major Elective - 21 units of Discipline Area Electives are required
Recommend one of the following to double-count with major discipline area electives: ANTH/ESRM 332, ANTH 442*, POLS 334, CHS 401* or PSY 344*
*meets multicultural requirement "Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Graduation Unit Requirement 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. Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Graduation Unit Requirement 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. Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Graduation Unit Requirement 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. UNIT TOTAL:
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Semester Six Considerations:
- 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
- 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: SEMESTER SEVEN
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes UDGE Student's Choice UDGE B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning 3 GE UDGE B Upper Division Major Elective - 21 units of Discipline Area Electives are required
Recommend one of the following to double-count with major elective: BIOL 333, 335, or 433"Major Elective Student's Choice Will Vary 3 Major Upper Division Major Elective - 21 units of Discipline Area Electives are required
See catalog for course titles & descriptions"Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Graduation Unit Requirement 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. Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Graduation Unit Requirement 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. Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Graduation Unit Requirement 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. UNIT TOTAL:
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Semester Seven Considerations:
- 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)
- Start thinking about presenting research at spring student research conference (Sage)
SPRING: SEMESTER EIGHT
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes GLST 499 Capstone 3 Major Major Elective Student's Choice Will Vary 3 Major Upper Division Major Elective - 21 units of Discipline Area Electives are required
See catalog for course titles & descriptions"GLST 300 Writing in Global Studies: Communicating Global Challenges and Change 3 Major & GWAR Take GLST 300 if not Studying Abroad. If abroad, take an elective Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Graduation Unit Requirement 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. Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 2 Graduation Unit Requirement 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. UNIT TOTAL:
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Semester Eight Considerations:
- Attend Grad Fest (if completing degree in the fall)
- 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.
- Apply to present at Sage or other student research conference
- Update information on CalJobs (www.caljobs.ca.gov) and USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov)