Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies

Minimum required credits for the program: 39-40

Requirements for the program (foundations and a concentration)

Foundations of Social Science: (21-22 Credits)

Note: SSC 1040, Introduction to the Social Sciences, is recommended for all first year Global Studies majors.

* For Licensure in Social Studies Secondary Education, complete the Global Studies program, taking the asterisked courses plus two courses at the 3000 or 4000 level in American History or American Government for upper level courses.

Required:
SSC 4720 - Senior Thesis/Capstone Credits: 3
Choose six (6) courses from the following:
ANT 1030 - Introduction to Anthropology Credits: 3
Advised Term 1st/2nd Year
ECO 2060 - Survey of Economics Credits: 4
Advised Term 1st/2nd Year
GEO 1010 - Introduction to Geography Credits: 3
(see note above *) Advised Term 1st/2nd Year
HIS 1011 - Western Civilization I Credits: 3
(see note above *) Advised Term 1st/2nd Year
HIS 1020 - Comparative Civilization Credits: 3
Advised Term 1st/2nd Year
HIS 1211 - American History I Credits: 3
(see note above *) Advised Term 1st/2nd Year
HIS 1212 - American History II Credits: 3
(see note above *) Advised Term 1st/2nd Year
POS 1010 - Introduction to Political Science Credits: 3
(see note above *) Advised Term 1st/2nd Year
POS 1030 - Comparative Government Credits: 3
Advised Term 1st/2nd Year
SOC 1010 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
Advised Term 1st/2nd Year

Concentration in Global Studies (18 credits)

At least 18 credits of the following, at least nine credits at the 3000/4000 level. No more than six credits of fieldwork courses (ANT-3820, SSC 2020 and SSC-3820) may be counted toward the degree.

ANT 3010 - Native Societies of America Credits: 3
ANT 3030 - Comparative Cultures Credits: 3
ANT 3050 - Culture, Ecology, and Health Credits: 3
ANT 3060 - Ethnocuisine Credits: 3
ANT 3310 - Myth, Magic & Religion Credits: 3
ANT 3820 - Anthropology Fieldwork Credits: 1 to 6
BUS 3240 - Global Business Credits: 3
ENG 2390 - Survey of World Literature: Explorations Credits: 3
HIS 2240 - Survey of Eurasia Credits: 3
RUS 2010 - Mystery of Russian Soul and Culture Credits: 3
HIS 3056 - Race in America Credits: 3
HIS 3445 - History of Soviet/Russian Cinema and TV Credits: 3
HIS 3310 - 18th and 19th Centuries Europe Credits: 3
HIS 3330 - Europe since 1914 Credits: 3
HIS 3440 - Modern Russia Credits: 3
HIS 3530 - Modern East and Southeast Asia Credits: 3
HIS 3540 - Modern South Asia Credits: 3
HIS 3550 - The Islamic World Credits: 3
POS 2040 - International Relations Credits: 3
POS 3430 - Government and Politics in Russia and Post-Soviet States Credits: 3
PSY 3090 - Lifespan Across Cultures Credits: 3
SOC 2420 - Sociology of Globalization Credits: 3
SOC 3050 - Gender and Society Credits: 3
SSC 2020 - Experience the World Credits: 1
SSC 3820 - Global Studies Fieldwork Credits: 1 to 6

Concentration in History (18 credits)

At least 18 credits of the following, at least 12 credits at the 3000/4000 level

HIS 2240 - Survey of Eurasia Credits: 3
RUS 2010 - Mystery of Russian Soul and Culture Credits: 3
HIS 2710 - Special Topics in History Credits: Variable
HIS 2910 - Independent Study in History Credits: 1 to 3
HIS 3056 - Race in America Credits: 3
HIS 3155 - Sports in American History Credits: 3
HIS 3165 - Vermont History Credits: 3
HIS 3445 - History of Soviet/Russian Cinema and TV Credits: 3
HIS 3310 - 18th and 19th Centuries Europe Credits: 3
HIS 3330 - Europe since 1914 Credits: 3
HIS 3440 - Modern Russia Credits: 3
HIS 3530 - Modern East and Southeast Asia Credits: 3
HIS 3540 - Modern South Asia Credits: 3
HIS 3550 - The Islamic World Credits: 3
HIS 4710 - Special Topics in History Credits: Variable
HIS 4810 - Internship in History Credits: 1 to 6
HIS 4910 - Independent Study in History Credits: 1 to 3

Concentration in Anthropology/Sociology (18 Credits)

At least 18 credits of the following, at least 12 credits at the 3000/4000 level.

Select 15 credits from the following:
ANT 3010 - Native Societies of America Credits: 3
ANT 3030 - Comparative Cultures Credits: 3
ANT 3050 - Culture, Ecology, and Health Credits: 3
ANT 3060 - Ethnocuisine Credits: 3
ANT 3070 - Ecotourism Credits: 3
ANT 3310 - Myth, Magic & Religion Credits: 3
ANT 3820 - Anthropology Fieldwork Credits: 1 to 6
ANT 4710 - Special Topics in Anthropology Credits: Variable
SOC 2420 - Sociology of Globalization Credits: 3
SOC 2710 - Special Topics in Sociology Credits: Variable
SOC 3050 - Gender and Society Credits: 3
SOC 4810 - Internship in Sociology Credits: 1 to 6
Note: No more than 6 credits of internship/trip courses may be used toward the concentration.
Select one course from the following:
PSY 3090 - Lifespan Across Cultures Credits: 3
BUS 3240 - Global Business Credits: 3
CRJ 2050 - Criminology Credits: 3
CRJ 3220 - International Criminal Justice Credits: 3
HIS 3550 - The Islamic World Credits: 3
HIS 3440 - Modern Russia Credits: 3
HIS 3530 - Modern East and Southeast Asia Credits: 3
HIS 2240 - Survey of Eurasia Credits: 3

Academic and Fieldwork Opportunities

Social Science majors may elect to make independent arrangements to study abroad with faculty approval. Internships undertaken through Cooperative Education enable students to gain firsthand experience in areas related to their major and interests. Students have acted as legislative aides in government, worked in museums, law offices, correctional facilities, and have been involved with social-service delivery programs and with municipal government research projects.

In addition, the department offers a number of opportunities for students to experience the culture of a foreign country by traveling to that country and visiting historic and cultural sites, cultural events, and interacting with the people and culture. The department also offers ANT 3820 Antropology Fieldwork and SSC 3820 Global Studies Fieldwork. Only two fieldwork/trip courses will count towards the advanced area studies credits in either major.

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