Global Studies (B.A.) - L

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 Credit(s): 3
Choose six (6) courses from the following:
ANT 1030 - Introduction to Anthropology Credit(s): 3
Advised Term 1st/2nd Year
ECO 2060 - Survey of Economics Credit(s): 4
Advised Term 1st/2nd Year
GEO 1010 - Introduction to Geography Credit(s): 3
(see note above *) Advised Term 1st/2nd Year
HIS 1011 - Western Civilization I Credit(s): 3
(see note above *) Advised Term 1st/2nd Year
HIS 1020 - Comparative Civilization Credit(s): 3
Advised Term 1st/2nd Year
HIS 1211 - American History I Credit(s): 3
(see note above *) Advised Term 1st/2nd Year
HIS 1212 - American History II Credit(s): 3
(see note above *) Advised Term 1st/2nd Year
POS 1010 - Introduction to Political Science Credit(s): 3
(see note above *) Advised Term 1st/2nd Year
POS 1030 - Comparative Government Credit(s): 3
Advised Term 1st/2nd Year
SOC 1010 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 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 Credit(s): 3
ANT 3030 - Comparative Cultures Credit(s): 3
ANT 3050 - Culture, Ecology, and Health Credit(s): 3
ANT 3060 - Ethnocuisine Credit(s): 3
ANT 3310 - Myth, Magic & Religion Credit(s): 3
ANT 3820 - Anthropology Fieldwork Credit(s): 1 to 6
BUS 3240 - Global Business Credit(s): 3
ENG 2390 - Survey of World Literature: Explorations Credit(s): 3
HIS 2240 - Survey of Eurasia Credit(s): 3
RUS 2010 - Mystery of Russian Soul and Culture Credit(s): 3
HIS 3056 - Race in America Credit(s): 3
HIS 3445 - History of Soviet/Russian Cinema and TV Credit(s): 3
HIS 3310 - 18th and 19th Centuries Europe Credit(s): 3
HIS 3330 - Europe since 1914 Credit(s): 3
HIS 3440 - Modern Russia Credit(s): 3
HIS 3530 - Modern East and Southeast Asia Credit(s): 3
HIS 3540 - Modern South Asia Credit(s): 3
HIS 3550 - The Islamic World Credit(s): 3
POS 2040 - International Relations Credit(s): 3
POS 3430 - Government and Politics in Russia and Post-Soviet States Credit(s): 3
PSY 3090 - Lifespan Across Cultures Credit(s): 3
SOC 2420 - Sociology of Globalization Credit(s): 3
SOC 3050 - Gender and Society Credit(s): 3
SSC 2020 - Experience the World Credit(s): 1
SSC 3820 - Global Studies Fieldwork Credit(s): 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 Credit(s): 3
RUS 2010 - Mystery of Russian Soul and Culture Credit(s): 3
HIS 2710 - Special Topics in History Credit(s): Variable
HIS 2910 - Independent Study in History Credit(s): 1-12 (Johnson); 1-3 (Lyndon)
HIS 3056 - Race in America Credit(s): 3
HIS 3155 - Sports in American History Credit(s): 3
HIS 3165 - Vermont History Credit(s): 3
HIS 3445 - History of Soviet/Russian Cinema and TV Credit(s): 3
HIS 3310 - 18th and 19th Centuries Europe Credit(s): 3
HIS 3330 - Europe since 1914 Credit(s): 3
HIS 3440 - Modern Russia Credit(s): 3
HIS 3530 - Modern East and Southeast Asia Credit(s): 3
HIS 3540 - Modern South Asia Credit(s): 3
HIS 3550 - The Islamic World Credit(s): 3
HIS 4710 - Special Topics in History Credit(s): Variable
HIS 4810 - Internship in History Credit(s): 1-12 (Johnson); 1-6 (Lyndon)
HIS 4910 - Independent Study in History Credit(s): 1-12 (Johnson); 1-3 (Lyndon)

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 Credit(s): 3
ANT 3030 - Comparative Cultures Credit(s): 3
ANT 3050 - Culture, Ecology, and Health Credit(s): 3
ANT 3060 - Ethnocuisine Credit(s): 3
ANT 3070 - Ecotourism Credit(s): 3
ANT 3310 - Myth, Magic & Religion Credit(s): 3
ANT 3820 - Anthropology Fieldwork Credit(s): 1 to 6
ANT 4710 - Special Topics in Anthropology Credit(s): Variable
SOC 2420 - Sociology of Globalization Credit(s): 3
SOC 2710 - Special Topics in Sociology Credit(s): Variable
SOC 3050 - Gender and Society Credit(s): 3
SOC 4810 - Internship in Sociology Credit(s): 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 Credit(s): 3
BUS 3240 - Global Business Credit(s): 3
CRJ 2050 - Criminology Credit(s): 3
CRJ 3220 - International Criminal Justice Credit(s): 3
HIS 3550 - The Islamic World Credit(s): 3
HIS 3440 - Modern Russia Credit(s): 3
HIS 3530 - Modern East and Southeast Asia Credit(s): 3
HIS 2240 - Survey of Eurasia Credit(s): 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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