Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies Undergraduate Programme By University of New Haven |TopUniversities

Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies

Main Subject Area

Area StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Area Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

All students earning a bachelor’s degree in global studies must complete the University Core Curriculum as part of the 121 credits required for the degree. Additional requirements are as follows: GLBS 1100 - Introduction to Global Studies GLBS 2200 - Issues in Global History and Cultures GLBS 4490 - Global Studies Internship Or a semester abroad GLBS 4491 - Global Studies Research Seminar PSCI 2241 - International Relations Additional Requirements Plus two semesters (six credits) of a modern language other than the student’s native language (Students concentrating in Area Studies should take a language relevant to their specific region.) Plus two Global Studies electives (Global Studies electives, including special topics and independent studies, must be approved by the Global Studies adviser.) Plus ten 300-level or 400-level electives Students must select one of the focus areas described below and complete a minimum of five courses from the designated list. Special topics courses and independent studies may be applied to a concentration as appropriate, but only with prior approval by both the student’s adviser and the Global Studies Advisory Committee. Students may alternately elect to construct a customized concentration, but it must be developed in careful consultation with the Global Studies adviser and approved by the Global Studies Advisory Committee. Focus Area in Area Studies – choose one of the following areas: Area Studies - The Americas MUSC 3300 - Studies in Music I PSCI 2283 - Comp Political Systems: Latin America SPAN 4401 - Latin American Culture Through Literature and the Media Special Topics courses as approved by the Coordinator for Global Studies Area Studies - Europe HIST 3345 - Europe in the Nineteenth Century HIST 3355 - Modern Germany HIST 4446 - Europe Twentieth Century MUSC 3351 - Analysis and History of European Art Music I MUSC 3352 - Analysis and History of European Art Music II PSCI 2282 - Comp Political Systems: Europe RUSS 4401 - Russian Culture Through Literature and the Media Special Topics courses as approved by the Coordinator for Global Studies Area Studies - Asia CHIN 4401 - Chinese Culture Through Literature and the Media HIST 2260 - Modern Asia HIST 2262 - Modern Chinese History HIST 2264 - Modern Japanese History PSCI 2281 - Comp Political Systems: Asia Special Topics courses as approved by the Coordinator for Global Studies International Relations CJST 3325 - Transnational Crime CJ 535 - Global Perspectives on Crime and Justice COMM 2205 - Intercultural Communication ECON 3342 - International Economics HIST 2207 - World History Since 1945 LSTD 3350 - Global Legal Systems PSCI 2222 - United States Foreign Policy PSCI 2241 - International Relations PSCI 2243 - International Law and Organization PSCI 3355 - Terrorism Special Topics courses as approved by the Coordinator for Global Studies Global Economy ECON 2200 - Global Economy ECON 3342 - International Economics ECON 4440 - Economic Development MKTG 3326 - Overview of E-Commerce MKTG 4413 - International Marketing MKTG 4442 - Mktg Research in Global Environment Special Topics courses as approved by the Coordinator for Global Studies Study Abroad All Global Studies majors are strongly encouraged to complete at least one study abroad experience.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Area Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

All students earning a bachelor’s degree in global studies must complete the University Core Curriculum as part of the 121 credits required for the degree. Additional requirements are as follows: GLBS 1100 - Introduction to Global Studies GLBS 2200 - Issues in Global History and Cultures GLBS 4490 - Global Studies Internship Or a semester abroad GLBS 4491 - Global Studies Research Seminar PSCI 2241 - International Relations Additional Requirements Plus two semesters (six credits) of a modern language other than the student’s native language (Students concentrating in Area Studies should take a language relevant to their specific region.) Plus two Global Studies electives (Global Studies electives, including special topics and independent studies, must be approved by the Global Studies adviser.) Plus ten 300-level or 400-level electives Students must select one of the focus areas described below and complete a minimum of five courses from the designated list. Special topics courses and independent studies may be applied to a concentration as appropriate, but only with prior approval by both the student’s adviser and the Global Studies Advisory Committee. Students may alternately elect to construct a customized concentration, but it must be developed in careful consultation with the Global Studies adviser and approved by the Global Studies Advisory Committee. Focus Area in Area Studies – choose one of the following areas: Area Studies - The Americas MUSC 3300 - Studies in Music I PSCI 2283 - Comp Political Systems: Latin America SPAN 4401 - Latin American Culture Through Literature and the Media Special Topics courses as approved by the Coordinator for Global Studies Area Studies - Europe HIST 3345 - Europe in the Nineteenth Century HIST 3355 - Modern Germany HIST 4446 - Europe Twentieth Century MUSC 3351 - Analysis and History of European Art Music I MUSC 3352 - Analysis and History of European Art Music II PSCI 2282 - Comp Political Systems: Europe RUSS 4401 - Russian Culture Through Literature and the Media Special Topics courses as approved by the Coordinator for Global Studies Area Studies - Asia CHIN 4401 - Chinese Culture Through Literature and the Media HIST 2260 - Modern Asia HIST 2262 - Modern Chinese History HIST 2264 - Modern Japanese History PSCI 2281 - Comp Political Systems: Asia Special Topics courses as approved by the Coordinator for Global Studies International Relations CJST 3325 - Transnational Crime CJ 535 - Global Perspectives on Crime and Justice COMM 2205 - Intercultural Communication ECON 3342 - International Economics HIST 2207 - World History Since 1945 LSTD 3350 - Global Legal Systems PSCI 2222 - United States Foreign Policy PSCI 2241 - International Relations PSCI 2243 - International Law and Organization PSCI 3355 - Terrorism Special Topics courses as approved by the Coordinator for Global Studies Global Economy ECON 2200 - Global Economy ECON 3342 - International Economics ECON 4440 - Economic Development MKTG 3326 - Overview of E-Commerce MKTG 4413 - International Marketing MKTG 4442 - Mktg Research in Global Environment Special Topics courses as approved by the Coordinator for Global Studies Study Abroad All Global Studies majors are strongly encouraged to complete at least one study abroad experience.

Admission Requirements

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6.5+
Applicants must submit official certified copies of original senior secondary/high school records. Other English Language Requirements: A minimum Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 53 OR A minimum iTEP score of 3.7 OR An ELS Certificate of Completion of Level 112, English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program.

Jan-2000

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