Global Studies, B.A.
Program Director: Paige Eager
By its very definition, the Global Studies major is interdisciplinary and draws upon both the humanities and social sciences for its relevant course work. The Global Studies major is the place within Hood College where disciplines merge, the realities of the world are confronted, and where knowledgeable, engaged citizens of that world come of age.
Working in partnership with many academic units of the College, the core purpose of the Global Studies major is fostering a greater understanding of the interrelationships between countries and cultures. In keeping with the traditions of a liberal arts education at Hood College, we expect our majors: To acquire an understanding of cultures that is multi-disciplinary and diachronic; to comprehend the interconnected socio-economic, political and cultural dimensions of global transformation; to obtain competency in a foreign language; and to be exposed to the complexity of global relations through a study abroad experience or relevant internship experience.
The Global Studies major curriculum includes: a minimum of 37-46 credit hours. Students must take a minimum of 15 credit hours at the 300 level or above for successful completion of the major.
Required for all majors:
Study Abroad or Internship Experience
| GLBS 399 | Internship in Global Studies | 3.0 - 6.0 |
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| | Semester of study abroad | |
Required:
| ECON 205 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3.0 |
| GLBS 200 | Introduction to Global Studies | 3.0 |
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| GLBS 300 | Challenges and Opportunities of Globalization | 3.0 |
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| SOC 318 | Global Social Problems | 3.0 |
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| GLBS 470 | Senior Seminar in Global Studies | 3.0 |
| PSCI 215 | International Relations | 3.0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15.0-16.0 |
Language Requirement:
Completion of one of the following:
ARAB 101 through 203
FREN 101 through 203
GER 101 through 203
SPAN 101 through 203
NOTE: Latin or Greek do not fulfill this requirement
Students who place at the 207-level in FREN, GER, or SPAN are exempt from the requirement.
Thematic Focus Groups
Select one of the following thematic focus groups:
The Global Economy
Minimum of 12 credits
| ECON 304 | International Political Economy | 3.0 |
| ECON 317 | Economics of Development | 3.0 |
| ECON 320 | The Economics of Gender | 3.0 |
| ECON 324 | International Trade | 3.0 |
| ECON 460 | International Finance & Open Economy Macroeconomics | 3.0 |
| LSSP 302/HON 302 | Third World Development: Latin America | 3.0 |
| MGMT 314 | International Business | 3.0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12.0 |
Global Cultures and Society
Minimum of 12 credits
Global Governance and Conflict
Minimum of 12 credits