Global Studies, B.A.

Global Studies at Shepherd University is an interdisciplinary program combining courses in the social sciences, natural sciences, arts, humanities, and professional fields. It is designed for students seeking knowledge and analysis of global issues and a more in-depth understanding of today’s interdependent world.

This program prepares students to excel in cross-cultural, multilingual environments by providing them with 2nd language skills and knowledge of history, geography, politics, economics, business, culture, the arts and a broad range of global issues.

With completion of the program, students will have:

Acquired multidisciplinary knowledge to engage with contemporary and enduring global issues.
Developed global and civic knowledge and intercultural competence with respect to global cultures and societies.
Had opportunities to engage in multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and crossdisciplinary research, and connect to a broad professional network through global internship and study abroad programs.
Prepared for international service careers and graduate studies through rigorous academic coursework and experiential learning.

Curriculum for a Major in Global Studies

The Core Curriculum has both required and recommended courses for the Global Studies major. Global Learning (GL) and other courses with international focus are recommended. In addition to the Core Curriculum and Global Studies required core courses, students will select a concentration for focused study, study a foreign language, engage in an international experience, select regional courses, and complete research methods and capstone courses.

Specific Core Curriculum Requirements:

PSCI 100 is required for all Global Studies students.

Students should work closely with an academic advisor for selection of appropriate courses.

Total Hours required, 42 Hours:

Global Studies required courses, 21 Hours:

GLBL 200 - Introduction to Global Studies (3cr)
GEOG 202 - World Regions (3 cr)
PSCI 304 - Intro to Comparative Politics (3 cr)
PSCI 405 - International Political Economy (3 cr)
SOCI 307 - Population and Development (3cr)
GLBL 400 - Research Design & Methods (3cr)
GLBL 450 - Capstone in Global Studies (3cr)

Any two courses from the following regional courses, 6 Hours:

GEOG 400 - Geography of Latin America (3 cr)
GEOG 401 - Geography of Europe (3 cr)
GEOG 407 - Geography of Asia (3 cr)
GEOG 408 - Geography of Africa (3 cr)
HIST 327 - Europe 400-1000 (3cr)
HIST 328 - Europe 1000-1450 (3cr)
HIST 333 - Modern European History (3 cr)
HIST 334 - Twentieth-Century Europe (3cr)
HIST 338 - European Women to 1500 (3 cr)
HIST 340 - Modern Asian History Through Literature (3cr)
HIST 342 - Twentieth Century Germany (3cr)
HIST 360 - Evolution of European Government (3 cr)
HIST 416 - Italian City States (3 cr)
HIST 419 - East Asia to 1800 (3 cr)
HIST 420 - Modern East Asia Since 1800 (3 cr)
HIST 421 - History of Modern Japan (3 cr)
HIST 446 - Latin America Since 1820 (3 cr)
PSCI 426 - European Politics & EU (3 cr)
PSCI 427 - Russian and Eurasian Politics (3 cr)
PSCI 428 - Politics of East Asia (3 cr)
PSCI 429 - Comparative Politics of the Middle East (3 cr)
PSCI 432 - Evolution of European Government and Society (3cr)

Restricted Elective Options, 15 Hours:

Students may choose either to design a 15-credit concentration* (by contract with the advisor and department chair), or to complete 15 credits from a list of restricted electives.

Students choosing not to design a concentration* will complete 15 credits from the following list of restricted electives. At least 6 credits must be in PSCI.

ANTH 300 - Introduction to Archaeology (3 cr)
ANTH 315 - Cultural Anthropology (3 cr)
APST 430 - Celtic Roots and Global Appalachia (3cr)
BADM 359 - International Business (3 cr)
CRIM 350 - Transnational Organized Crime (3cr)
ECON 325 - International Finance (3 cr)
ECON 326 - International Trade (3 cr)
ECON 330 - Economics of Developing Countries (3 cr)
ENGL 408 - Seminar in World Literature (3cr)
ENGL 427 - Major World Authors (3cr)
ENVS 306 - Environmental Policy (4cr)
ENVS 322 - Environmental History (3 cr)
ENVS 323 - Environmental Ethics (3 cr)
ENVS 390 - Geographic Information Systems (4 cr)
GWST 201 - Introduction to Gender and Women’s Studies (3 cr)
GWST 350 - Seminar in Gender and Women’s Studies (3 cr)
HIST 130 - World History in the 20th Century (3cr)
HIST 203 - United States and the World (3cr)
HIST 440 - Ideas in the Modern West (3 cr)
MUSC 312 - World Music (3 cr)
PSCI 324 - International Relations (3 cr)
PSCI 351 - Model United Nations (3cr)
PSCI 404 - International Organization of World Governments (3 cr)
PSCI 407 - Introduction to International Law (3 cr)
PSCI 408 - Global Problems (3 cr)
PSCI 419 - International Human Rights (3cr)
PSCI 431 - Security and Insecurity in World Politics (3cr)
PSCI 432 - Evolution of European Government and Society (3cr)
PSCI 433 - Terrorism (3cr)
PSCI 434 - Insurgency and Counterinsurgency (3cr)
SOCI 205 - Social Problems (3 cr)
SOCI 309 - Sociology of Religion (3 cr)
SOCI 321 - Social Stratification (3 cr)
SOCI 403 - Race and Ethnic Relations (3 cr)
SOWK 417 - Sex and Gender in Contemporary Society (3 cr)
SPAN 306 - Spanish Language Media (3cr)
SPAN 307 - Spanish Language Visual Culture (3cr)
SPAN 308 - Spanish Language Literature (3cr)
SPAN 367 - Spanish and Latin American Film Studies (3 cr)
SPAN 410 - Practicum in Spanish (3 cr)
SPAN 411 - Study Abroad (3 cr)

Notes:

* Students choosing to design their own concentration will develop a contract signed by their advisor and their department chair, approving the title of the concentration and specifying which courses will count toward the concentration. A copy of the agreement must be filed with the Office of the Registrar, as well as any amendments thereafter.

Language

The student is required to complete 12 semester hours in the same foreign language OR demonstrate competence in that language by achieving a score specified by the department on a standardized language examination and by passing an interview with the modern language faculty.

International Experience

Each student will participate in an international experience appropriate to his or her concentration and/or language study for the major. The international experience must be outside the U.S., approved in advance by the department chair, and be part of a program or partnership authorized by Shepherd University. An international experience may take a variety of forms, e.g., semester abroad or at sea; summer immersion courses; teaching practicum; international volunteer work; and an international internship.

Four-Year Course Progression

**Global Studies**
FALL		FIRST YEAR		SPRING		FIRST YEAR
Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit	Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit
Core Curriculum	1	First-Year Experience (FYEX)	1	Core Curriculum	1	ENGL 102	3
Core Curriculum	1	ENGL 101	3	Core Curriculum	1	Mathematics (MA)	3
Core Curriculum	1	Life Sciences (LS). See advisor.	4	Core Curriculum	1	Life Sciences (LS). See advisor.	4
Core Curriculum	1	History	3	Core Curriculum	1	Choose SO with advisor	3
Modern Language	2	Choose SO with advisor	3	GLBL 200		Introduction to Global Studies	3
		TOTAL	14			TOTAL	16

FALL		SECOND YEAR		SPRING		SECOND YEAR
Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit	Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit
Core Curriculum	2	Choose HM with advisor	3	Core Curriculum	2	Choose HM with advisor	3
Core Curriculum	2	Choose AR with advisor	3	Core Curriculum	2	Choose SO with advisor	3
Core Curriculum	2	Choose WE with advisor	3	Language		Language	3
GEOG 202	2	World Regions	3	Minor		Minor	3
Language		Language	3	Elective		Regional Options	3
		TOTAL	15			TOTAL	15

FALL		THIRD YEAR		SPRING		THIRD YEAR
Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit	Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit
SOCI 307		Population and Development	3	PSCI 405		International Political Economy	3
Language		Language	3	Language		Language	3
Minor		Minor	3	Minor		Minor	3
Minor		Minor	3	Elective		In concentration	3
Elective		Regional Options	3	Elective		In concentration	3
		TOTAL	15			TOTAL	15


FALL		FOURTH YEAR		SPRING		FOURTH YEAR
Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit	Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit
GLBL 350*		International Experience	3	GLBL 450	2/3	Capstone in Global Studies(WM)	3
Elective		In concentration	3	Minor		Minor	3
Elective		Free electives	9	Elective		In concentration	3
		TOTAL	15	Elective		In concentration	3
				Elective		Free elective	3
					TOTAL	15

September 21, 2017						DEGREE TOTAL	120

* GLBL 350 International Experience, or equivalent disciplinary study abroad experience. Must be approved by program coordinator and in a study abroad program or partnership authorized by Shepherd University.

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