A minor in Global Studies allows a student to add a global dimension to their program of study. By taking global awareness courses from across the University, students choosing to minor in Global Studies acquire an understanding of contemporary global issues that can complement and enrich many majors.

Learning goals: 

1. To develop an understanding of the basic principles, concepts, and theories of the disciplines that we teach.
2. To develop an ability to interpret geographic and interdisciplinary information using appropriate disciplinary methodology.
3. To develop an ability to apply geographic knowledge to critically analyze problems throughout the world and their potential solutions.
4. To develop effective written and oral communication skills to better present information to those with interest in global concerns.

Become a Global Citizen

The world has perhaps never seemed so small. Economic and political events in one part of the globe echo through others in ways that present us all with new challenges as well as new opportunities. The founding of Assumption University is itself rooted in the global flow of people and ideas that resulted in Belgian Assumptionists moving first to Canada and then to Massachusetts. The Global Studies minor is thus deeply rooted in the University's history and in its mission to create thoughtful, ethical citizens and leaders.

Global Studies students study how different societies affect, and are affected by, economic growth, migration, climate change, poverty, conflict, and geo-locational constraints. Students take core classes in geography, economics, and political science, alongside a range of electives that allow them to gain a more in-depth understanding of the issues and parts of the world in which they are most interested. Along the way, students gain valuable communication and analytical skills that are applicable to a wide range of fields.  

The Global Studies Program with its interdisciplinary focus and experiential learning requirement fits perfectly with the mission of Assumption University. Working with The Center for Global Studies, the minor could include elective coursework connected to Catholic Relief Services.