The Cultural and Global Studies Major is designed with three important purposes in mind. It will equip students with broad understanding of the contemporary global context and its implications for human experience and action. It will help students to gain deeper knowledge and understanding of at least one culture other than their own. It will also equip students with critical tools in analysis, criticism, and communication that they can use to assess and navigate cultural differences. The knowledge and competencies gained in this program will provide students with critical skills sought by 21st-century employers in a wide range of fields, including business, health professions, government, non-governmental organizations, and social service agencies. This program can also prepare students for graduate study in their field of interest. The specific design of the major is as follows:
Program Requirements
Required Courses I (3 hours)
Select one of the following:
| ANT 170 | Cultural Anthropology | 3(3-0) |
| GEO 121 | Human Geography and Globalization | 3(3-0) |
Required Courses II (3 hours)
| CGL 496WI | Seminar in Cultural and Global Studies | 3(3-0) |
Required Courses III (12 hours)
Study in Depth
Select 12 hours from one of the following Undergraduate Certificate Programs. Students completing the certificate will follow the curriculum for that certificate, found under the degree search tab and scrolling down to Undergraduate Certificates, or in the index of the paper bulletin). Students not completing the entire certificate must complete the required courses for that certificate in the 12 hours. They will choose additional electives in consultation with a CGS advisor.
- African and African Diaspora Studies
- American Indian Studies
- Cultural Competency
- East Asian Studies
- European Studies
- Human Geography
- Latin American and Latino Studies
- Middle East and Islamic Studies
- Social Justice in Global Health
Note: No course counted for Required Courses III may be used to fulfill requirements listed under Required Courses IV.
Required Courses IV (10-12 hours)
Select one of the following options:
Option A (10-12 hours)
Language Study in Area of Certification
Select in consultation with a Cultural and Global Studies program advisor.
Option B (12 hours)
Select from the following:
| ANT 205/SOC 205 | Social Justice in a Global Society | 3(3-0) |
| ENG 333 | Literatures of Non-Western Cultures | 3(3-0) |
| HST 201 | World History to 1500 | 3(3-0) |
| HST 202 | World History since 1400 | 3(3-0) |
| PSC 150 | Introduction to International Relations | 3(3-0) |
| PSC 242 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3(3-0) |
| REL 101 | World Religions: An Introduction to the Study of Religion | 3(3-0) |
Note: Students may substitute appropriate courses, including a single 3-4 hour language course, with a global focus outside the area of certification in consultation with a CGL advisor.
Required Courses V (3 hours)
Global Citizenship
Complete 3 hours from one or more of the following:
Study Abroad
A study abroad experience of at least 3 credit hours:
| CGL 200 | Short-term Study Abroad | 1-3(Spec) |
| CGL 300 | Study Abroad Experience | 1-6(Spec) |
| CGL 301 | Global Studies Experience in the U.S. | 3(3-0) |
Internship or Service Learning
An internship or service learning course that furthers the learning goals of this major, chosen in consultation with and approved by a CGL advisor.
| CGL 302 | Cultural and Global Studies Internship | 1-3(Spec) |
Total: 31-33 semester hours