Global Studies

Global Studies is an interdisciplinary program whose mission is to provide students with knowledge about the world outside their own borders, so they are ready to engage in meaningful ways with an ever-changing global society. We ensure that students have the opportunities to develop the skills and experiences to succeed in a wide range of professions related to global and intercultural affairs (be it in an international or a domestic setting).

Career Opportunities

Foreign Diplomat/International Organization Worker (e.g., United Nations), Government Official/Elected Official, Intelligence Officers & Analysts, International Lawyer, International Business Position, Nonprofit Organization Staff Member focusing on international affairs (e.g. Amnesty International), Print/Broadcast Journalist, Analyst in International Development organizations (e.g , World Bank), Graduate Study in History, Political Science, International Affairs, and Education.

Faculty

Transfer

Global Studies has grown dramatically over the last decade, particularly after the Global Financial Crisis of 2008. 17 CSUs out of the 23 have a global studies component.  There are 8 BA programs in Global Studies at the CSUs. There are also 3 B.A. programs in International Studies. These 3 BA programs do not have GLST/GBST prefix courses but are moving in that direction.  Finally, there are 6 global studies tracks housed within other majors at the CSUs.

CSU B.A. Programs:

• San Bernardino: Global Studies major
• San Marcos: Global Studies major
• Monterey Bay: Global Studies major
• Channel Islands: Global Studies major
• San Jose State: Global Studies major
• Cal Maritime: Global Studies & Maritime Affairs major
• Sonoma State: Global Studies major
• East Bay: Global Studies major
• Long Beach: International Studies major
• San Diego: Comparative International Studies major
• Humboldt: International Studies major

CSU programs with Global Studies tracks in other majors:

• Fullerton: Global Studies track in Liberal Studies major
• Dominguez Hills: Global Studies concentration in Interdisciplinary Studies major
• Northridge: Global Studies pathway in General Education major
• Stanislaus: Global Studies concentration in Social Sciences major
• Chico: Minor in International Studies 

For the most up-to-date information on these programs and others, visit assist.org. Please stop by the Transfer Center in Building 23 or make an appointment with a counselor if you have questions.

Programs of Study

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Program Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) are statements of the kind of learning a program hopes a student will achieve. The PLOs describe the knowledge, skills, problem-solving, communication and values that apply to all certificates and/or degrees within that program. 

Upon completion of this program, students should be able to:

1. Define concepts in global studies (e.g., globalization, interdependence, development, regional and cultural diversity, inequality, world problems, states, and international organizations).
2. Identify, analyze, and discuss the global dimensions to various cultural, social, geographic, economic, and/or political issues, past and present.
3. Demonstrate skills in the methods and theories used to study global topics.
4. Demonstrate a breadth of knowledge and critical thinking skills as related to global affairs.
5. Analyze global issues within a wide variety of assigned formats.

Global Studies Courses