Global Studies Major

Understand the world to change the world. Explore the important social, political, economic and ecological challenges of globalization. Discover how your passions, faith and service can make a difference in global justice and peace. With this interdisciplinary degree, explore the intersections of important topics such as development and poverty, violence, human rights, global health issues, environmental degradation and injustice. Learn practical skills in intercultural communication and peacebuilding.

By focusing your study on a theme like sustainability, justice or cultural studies, and also choosing a region of the world and language study, you will be uniquely prepared to make a difference in your area of interest with a specific group of people or in a specific region of the world. Our intercultural program and language study, as well as your practicum experiences will give you experiences working in and with populations that interest you. A minor in global studies is also available.

Why Study at EMU?
- Focus on a theme - Sustainability. Justice and Peacebuilding, or Societies and Cultures - and a region of the world, including intercultural and language study in your region of interest.
- Robust study abroad, intercultural program integrates your studies with practical application and learning.
- One-on-one mentoring with faculty through course work and intercultural study
- Faith-based component to service and study
- Proven track record of global engagement on peace and justice with our world-renowned Center for Justice and Peacebuilding graduate program
Student opportunities
- 1-3 semester hour practicum in your area of interest
- Student clubs in a wide variety of areas including sustainbility, peace and justice, and advocacy
- Annual workshops such as a poverty simulation and interpreting for social justice that focus on topics related to global and local justice.
- A mix of global and local experiences with a local practicum focused on serving in the Harrisonburg migrant or refugee community, and an intercultural experience with integrated foreign language embedded in the regional focus of the major.
- Get involved with the EMU Center for Innovation and Leadership (CIL) to launch your innovative ideas for business, engineering, creative design and leadership.
Careers
- Teaching English
- Employment with non-profit organizations
- Religious or educational institutions
- International service agencies
- Preparation for graduate education
- Public health
- Global studies
- Education
- Church Service
Affordability
- 99% of undergrads receive financial aid
- The average assistance package is over $37,000
- Over $21 million in aid is awarded each year
Financial aid packages often include:
Learn more by contacting EMU's Financial Assistance Office or checking out our net price calculator.

Curriculum

Core Curriculum	20-21 SH
Introduction to Global Studies	2 SH
Cultural Anthropology (3 SH) 3	3 SH
ECON 201 Survey of Economics or HIST 122 Global Past II or HIST 123 Global Past III	2-3 SH
PXD 375 Globalization and Justice	3 SH
REL 223 World Religions	3 SH
SOC 336 Methods of Social Research	3 SH
STAT 120 Descriptive Statistics	2 SH
Social Sciences Capstone	2 SH
Thematic Electives	18 SH
Choose electives in one of these three main topic areas: (academic advisors will help you choose courses appropriate to your goals) Global Sustainability -courses in Environmental Sustainability, Engineering, Economics, Peacebuilding & Development, Sociology Global Justice and Peacebuilding- courses in Peacebuilding & Development, Politics, Sociology, Economics, Theology, Ethics Global Societies and Cultures- courses in Arts, History, Literature, Spanish and Hispanic Studies, Philosophy, Theology, Ethics
Regional Focus Electives (and cross-cultural experience)	12 SH
Students will be required to take one regional studies course (3 SH) on campus before their international intercultural program (9 SH).
Foreign Language	6 SH

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