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MAJOR IN GLOBAL STUDIES: (12 Courses)

The main purpose of the Major in Global Studies is to prepare students for careers in private business, international organizations, international business, banks, government, and non-profit organizations, as well as preparation for graduate school. For those desiring a specialization within business, please see the Major in Global Studies with Business Concentration at the end of this section. Through carefully selected and coordinated courses in social science and related fields, the major provides a solid foundation for specialized work. Such a foundation is essential if knowledge and understanding of the culture and customs of various peoples are to be acquired. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of this major, some courses double-count within the College’s General Education Program, thus allowing for electives to be taken which can be used for a minor, a double major, or enrichment courses. Within the Global Studies major, specific Options are available. Students may also work with the Department Chairperson to create a unique option tailored to meet the needs of the individual. In order to obtain maximum benefit from the Major in Global Studies, students are encouraged to consider a semester abroad and/or in Washington, D.C. Courses taken during a Study Abroad or in The Washington College (TWC) programs may be credited to the major.

MAJOR IN GLOBAL STUDIES WITH SOCIAL SCIENCE CONCENTRATION:

Global Studies Core (4) plus three (3) from the following:

ECO 251 U.S. International Economic Policy
ECO 252 Economic Development
ECO 264 Comparative Economic Systems
ECO 353 International Trade OR ECO 354 International Finance

Any two (2) International Politics courses Any three (3) Geography courses Total 12 Courses

MAJOR IN GLOBAL STUDIES WITH BUSINESS CONCENTRATION:

A Global Studies major has the opportunity to be prepared for a career in Business or graduate work by adding 12 courses to the Global Studies Core (4). No minor is required of this major. Social Science Area: Any one (1) International Politics course Any two (2) Geography courses Any two (2) courses from:

GEO 251 Economic Geography
ECO 252 Economic Development
ECO 264 Comparative Economic Systems
ECO 353 International Trade
ECO 354 International Finance Courses: 5 Plus the Business Concentration:
ACC 125 Accounting I
ACC 126 Accounting II
CSC 113 Introduction to Computer Science
ECO 115 Statistics
ECO 325 Corporate Finance

Either one (1) of the following: MGT 100 Management/Organizational Behavior OR MGT 101 Principles of Marketing Any one (1) of the following: ECO 260 Government and American Economy ECO 329 Monetary/Financial Institutions MGT 306 International Marketing MGT 307 International

Management NOTE: Economics Courses require ECO 110-111 Courses: 7 Total 16 Courses For those contemplating Graduate School, MAT 117 or higher must be taken, and additional mathematics courses are strongly encouraged.

MAJOR IN GLOBAL STUDIES WITH WORLD ENVIRONMENTAL CONCENTRATION:

Global Studies Core (4) plus three (3) Geography courses from the following:

GEO 101 Physical Oceanography
GEO 103 Intro to Meteorology
GEO 108 World Population Issues
GEO 134 Conservation of Natural Resources

Two (2) Science courses related to environmental studies, with one (1) having a lab. Three (3) courses from the following: ECO 235 Environmental Economics Any one International Politics course Any one Elective in International Economics Total 12 Courses

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS AND GLOBAL STUDIES MAJOR IN GLOBAL STUDIES WITH CULTURAL AFFAIRS CONCENTRATION:

Global Studies Core (4) plus: Intercultural communication is a concern in today’s world. Cultural Affairs Officers are employed in our Foreign Service overseas and in Washington. In consultation with the Department of Art and Music, a student may group up to six courses in Art, Literature, and Music, plus one course in International Politics, one in Geography, and one in International Economics, to complete the major in Global Studies. See Department Chairperson for printed details. Total 12 Courses

MAJOR IN GLOBAL STUDIES WITH AREA STUDIES OPTION:

Global Studies Core (4) plus: Some students may want to focus on a particular region of the world. In consultation with the Department Chairperson, the student will choose courses in Social Science, Business Studies, and Humanities that address the circumstances of either a specific region (Africa, Asia, Europe, or Latin America), or of Developing Countries as a group. Total 12 Courses Note: Because of the interrelation and double-counting of courses that occur in such a program, a student completing this major still has numerous free electives available, even after satisfying the College’s General Education requirements.

MAJOR OR MINOR IN GEOGRAPHY:

A Geography Minor will be approved for a student who successfully completes six courses (18 credits) in Geography. These courses normally are a mixture of physical and human geography courses as selected in consultation with the Department. Internships with local firms, social agencies, or government offices are recommended whenever possible as part of a minor program. A major in Geography is available through a petition process and is an excellent preparation for teaching opportunities.

See Department Chairperson for details.

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