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 |
| | or | |
| | Semester of study abroad | |
Required:
| ECON 205 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3.0 |
| GLBS 200 | Introduction to Global Studies | 3.0 |
| GLBS 300 | Challenges and Opportunities of Globalization | 3.0 |
| GLBS 470 | Senior Seminar in Global Studies | 3.0 |
| PSCI 215 | International Relations | 3.0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15.0 |
Language Requirement:
Completion of one of the following:
ARAB 101 through 202
FREN 101 through 202
GER 101 through 202
SPAN 101 through 202
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:
Global Cultures and Society
Minimum of 12 credits
Global Governance and Conflict
Minimum of 12 credits
| CMA 209 | Mass Media and Revolution | 3.0 |
| ENSP 101 | Environmental Problems | 3.0 |
| GLBS 345 | Global Perspectives on Women, Power and Politics | 3.0 |
| HIST 266 | The Modern World, 1750 to Present | 3.0 |
| HIST 349 | Europe in the Age Total War | 3.0 |
| HIST 356 | Global Empires I | 3.0 |
| HIST 357 | Global Empires II | 3.0 |
| LWPS 406 | International Law | 3.0 |
| PSCI 200 | Political Violence and Terrorism | 3.0 |
| PSCI 219 | Model United Nations | 1.0 |
| PSCI 302 | 9/11 in Global Perspective | 3.0 |
| PSCI 305 | U.S. Foreign Policy | 3.0 |
| PSCI 323 | Politics of the Developing World | 3.0 |
| PSCI 331 | US Democracy in Crisis-How We Got Here | 3.0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12.0 |