Global Studies

Politics, Culture And Society

This major engages students in the study of individuals, societies, and systems from a global perspective—their historical development, cultural orientation, behavior and environment. Through an interdisciplinary approach that combines studies in political science, economics, sociology, geography and history, students integrate theory and research to better understand the complex nature of the world’s cultural and political issues, including:

• Globalization
• Social change regarding people, systems and the environment
• Social equity and human rights
• Global political economy
• Social justice and governance
• Historical and cultural transformation
• Policy and Advocacy

The major meets the Massachusetts teacher licensure requirements for certification in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education and Special Education, and in Middle School Education and Secondary School Education in Political Science/Political Philosophy. This major also prepares students to pursue graduate studies, or begin careers with an international and/or multicultural orientation, or in law, policy, and advocacy. Given the importance of speaking another language for those preparing to work internationally, students in Global Studies are strongly urged to take a foreign language as part of the their program of study.

Requirements of the Global Studies Major

Requirements of the Global Studies Minor