DEFINITIONS: There is often confusion regarding the terms, "Global Studies," "International Studies," and "International Relations." There is some overlap among the three areas of study, however, for clarification the three disciplines can be defined as follows.
• Global Studies- seeks to raise global awareness by examining the connections of areas of world-wide interest, such as economics, politics, culture, geography, environment, and social issues and explores how individuals can impact and strive in today's global society.
• International Studies- In order to gain a better understanding of the interactions of the global world communities, International Studies examines the relationship between nations from a variety of viewpoints, such as politics, culture, and language.
• International Relations- To further understand how countries impact one another, International Relations examines the relationship between nations, focusing primarily on political and governmental interactions.
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The program in Global Studies at the University of Saint Mary is designed to empower students to communicate effectively on political discourse in a variety of settings, to a wide range of individuals and groups, and using a rich variety methods
Students who complete the global studies program:
- Demonstrate an ability to use, evaluate and interpret complex political information, solve complex political problems, and understand complex political systems.
- Demonstrate an ability to evaluate information from disparate sources, to transform information into political theory constructs, public policy suggestions, and political action plans.
- Demonstrate an ability to connect political theory and civic action.
- Learn and function in a global, diverse society.
- Are prepared for graduate school and work in organizations involved in international issues.
- Integrate the academic study of globalization with real world experiences.
- Use internships to develop a hands-on understanding of how international issues affect government, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations.
- Observe how immigration is affecting and changing local communities.
- Study how and why globalization is affecting local and regional communities in the U.S.
- Understand and appreciate contemporary world events.
- Explore the ethical dimensions of the increasingly global world.
As a part of the department of history, political science, and global studies, the global studies program is particularly mission-driven in its focus “to free us from ignorance, prejudice, and narrowness, and widen intellectual and spiritual horizons that nurture knowledge, responsibility, and world vision; work that strives to better individual human lives as well as large human systems.” All majors are required to complete a semester-long internship and complete two years (four semesters) of a foreign language. Students are also strongly encouraged to complete a study-abroad program.
Major in Global Studies
36 hours, including 27 hours in core courses. At least 24 hours of upper-level credit are required. Electives in history, political science, economics, sociology, geography, literature, and philosophy are strongly recommended.
Requried Core Courses:
EC 233 Principles of Macroeconomics
HIPS 250 Introduction to International Affairs
MGT 335 International Business
ECPS 335 International Political Economy
PS 381 Comparative Political Systems
HI 436 History of United States Foreign Relations
PYCR 585 Research Methods: Design or
PYCR 586 Research Methods: Statistical Analysis
PS 580 Theories of International Affairs
GS 591 Internship
Electives:
Three courses will be selected from the following lists: At least one course from the following three:
SPA 336 Hispanic Civilization and Culture
EN 365 World Literature
TH 375 World Religions
At least one course from the following four:
HI 342 History of Asia
HI 430 History of Latin America
HIPS 450 Contemporary International Issues
HI 550 Eurasia: From the Russian World to the Middle East
The third elective may be selected from one of the above two groups, or from the following list:
BI 305 Environmental Problems
SS 155 Principles of Human Geography
SO 250 Cultural Anthropology
Minor in Global Studies
18 hours, including one elective class from the following list:
HIPS 250 Introduction to International Affairs
ECPS 335 International Political Economy
MGT 335 International Business
HI 436 History of United States Foreign Relations
PS 381 Comparative Political Systems
Exchanges & Internships
Careers in Global Studies:
• Various positions in international organizations
• Multinational corporations
• Local and regional companies
• Federal Government
• State Department
• United Nations
• World Bank |
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Global Studies Institute
University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth, Kansas 66048 USA
(913)758-6117
GSI@stmary.edu
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