Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Global Studies
Required 120 credits (36 of which must be numbered 300 or above, and 30 of which must be from UND) including:
I. Essential Studies requirements (See University ES listing)
II. A major in Global Studies consists of 30 credits plus language credits. The program is organized into four categories: Global Perspectives, World Language, Thematic Concentration, and Experiential Learning. Students may choose a thematic concentration from the following options: 1) Development Studies, 2) European Studies, 3) Human Rights, Peace & Conflict, 4) Indigenous Studies, 5) Intercultural Competency, 6) International Relations & Diplomacy, 7) The Arctic North. Students are al required to participate in an experiential learning opportunity, one option being a study abroad experience through a University sponsored program.
Language
Level IV Proficiency (4 semesters) in a world language is required and can be fulfilled through the following:
- Students can complete this requirement (16 credits) through courses in Ancient Greek, French, German, Latin, Norwegian, or Spanish offered by the Department of Languages and Global Studies.
- Students wishing to fulfill their language requirement through the study of American Sign Language (12 credits) or American Indian languages (12 credits) are encouraged to do so and should speak with the Director of Global Studies. Level II proficiency is offered at UND and options for advanced study are available through Lake Region State College and the North Dakota Tribal College System.
- Students with prior world language experience are encouraged to enroll in lateral credits or request the evaluation of achievements such as International Baccalaureate, Seal of Biliteracy, and other such credentials. See the Director of Global Studies or the Global Studies advisor to discuss your options.
- Non-native speakers of English may choose to use English to fulfill the world language requirement.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Global Perspectives & Capstone: required unless authorized substitution | ||
| POLS 120 | Global Perspectives | 3 |
| LANG 380 | Global Gateways | 3 |
| LANG 480 | Capstone: Global Connections | 3 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Thematic Concentration: 21 credits from program-approved coursework. Courses must be from at least 3 different programs, may include no more than 6 credits from lower-level courses (1xx-2xx), may include a maximum of 6 credits from upper-level world languages courses (3xx-4xx), and may include a maximum of 3 credits from experiential learning. Suggested coursework includes, but is not limited to the following courses: | ||
| ANTH 171 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ART 211 | History of Art - Renaissance to Present | 3 |
| BIOL 332 | General Ecology | 3 |
| CJ 365 | Law and Society | 3 |
| COMM 402 | Intercultural/International Communication | 3 |
| CSD 105 | Introduction to Deaf culture | 3 |
| ECON 338 | International Economics | 3 |
| ENGL 209 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| ENGL 367 | Indigenous Literatures | 3 |
| ESSP 160 | Sustainability Society | 3 |
| ESSP 420 | Sustainable Energy | 3 |
| GEOG 151 | Human Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 161 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 274 | Introduction to Geospatial Technologies | 3 |
| GEOL 106 | Global Warming: The Facts and Myths | 3 |
| GEOL 322 | Geology, Society, and the Environment | 3 |
| HIST 106 | World History II, 1000 CE-present | 3 |
| HIST 269 | The World at War | 3 |
| HIST 328 | Human Rights | 3 |
| IS 151 | Popular Culture and American Indians | 3 |
| MUSC 203 | Music and Culture | 3 |
| N&D 335 | World Food Patterns | 3 |
| NURS 490 | Transcultural Health Care Theories, Research, and Practice | 3 |
| PHE 103 | Introduction to Global Health | 3 |
| PHIL 130 | Introduction to Political Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 331 | Contemporary European Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 385 | Global Philosophy | 3 |
| POLS 220 | International Politics | 3 |
| POLS 225 | Comparative Politics | 3 |
| PSYC 365 | Psychology of Women and Gender | 3 |
| SOC 250 | Diversity in American Society | 3 |
| SPST 450 | International Space Programs | 3 |
| THEA 424 | History of the Theatre: Seventeenth Century to the Present | 3 |
| T&L 451 | Second Language Acquisition for ELLs | 3 |
| WGS 225 | Introduction to Women Studies | 3 |
Experiential Learning
Students pursuing a major in Global Studies should study abroad. If this is not possible, they are encouraged to consider other experiential learning options.
- Study Abroad: faculty-guided programs (1-3 credits), summer programs, semester or year-abroad programs
- Internship, fellowship, or scholarship program with an international focus (1-3 credits; approval of the Director required)
- Development and execution of an international/intercultural senior project, including but not limited to community education, community events/performances, or research projects