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    Alexandra Delano
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  • This page outlines degree requirements for the major in Global Studies (BA Global Studies). Students in the Bachelor’s Program for Adults and Transfer Students (BPATS) who are interested in this subject area should consult their core faculty advisor. Undergraduates across the university can minor in Global Studies. Read more about the Global Studies program.

    Requirements for the BA in Global Studies at Lang

    Only specific courses satisfy the major requirements, including electives. Lang students can learn more and track their progress in the Detailed Degree Requirements and Global Studies Requirements Worksheet below. Courses should be chosen carefully, in consultation with their Departmental Faculty Advisor and your Student Success advisor. BPATS students should consult their core faculty advisor.

    Introductory courses:

    • UGLB 2110 (Dis)Order and (In)Justice (3 credits)
    • UGLB 2111 Global Economies (3 credits)

    Other required courses:

    • 2 Knowledge Base electives (6–8 credits)
    • 5 Global Challenge electives. Three must be within a single cluster and three must be at the 3000 level or higher. (15–20 credits)
    • 4 foreign language courses or proficiency exam. Note: Not all levels of foreign languages are offered each term. (0–16 credits)
    • Collaborative Research Seminar requirement (3–4 credits)
    • Experiential requirement: UGLB 3903 Global Engagement Colloquium (2 credits)  

    Senior Capstone:

    • UGLB 4710 Senior Capstone Research Seminar (variable-credit two-semester sequence)

    Total credits: 33–60

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