Global Studies Minor | Arcadia University

Overview

Degree Level: Undergraduate
Degrees Offered: Minor

Department: Historical and Political Studies
school/college: College of Arts and Sciences

The Global Studies minor provides an interdisciplinary opportunity to explore a variety of international issues. Interested students should meet with their major advisers and with the Director of International Studies. Participating students must declare their intent through the Registrar’s Office.

Requirements

(typically 18–20 credits as listed below)

The Global Studies minor consists of five courses totaling 18 to 20 credits. Courses for this minor may not include more than two at the 100 level. Students may count one course, but not more than one, toward both their major and the Global Studies minor.

Introduction to Global Studies
One additional introductory-level course. (See major requirements above for a list of these courses.)
Three Intermediate/Advanced-level courses. (See Global Studies, B.A. core requirements above for a list of these courses.)

If students study abroad, they can substitute up to two appropriate courses taken abroad with prior approval of the Director of Global Studies. At least two of the courses taken for the minor at the intermediate and advanced level should come from the GS core and have an IS prefix.

Featured Courses

Introduction to Global Studies

Required Course

Explore the big questions shaping our world. Why does inequality exist? What causes global conflict? How do we deal with climate change and migration? This course blends history, politics, culture, and economics to help you understand how the world works and where you fit into it.

Global Poverty and Inequality

Elective Course

Examine the roots of global poverty and inequality. This seminar explores how development efforts have succeeded or failed and introduces fresh ideas for creating change. You will analyze real-world issues and explore bold solutions.

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