1. GLOBAL STUDIES Undergraduate Major & Minor
10 minutes
Shane Boeder, Ph.D. (Foreign Languages) Cooper Wakefield, Ph.D. (Communication)

2. Global Studies Mission
Commitment to “embrace justice and compassion” and serve the global community
Engage cultural, environmental, and political problems through:
scholarship, direct experiences, service learning, internships, reflection, application of social justice and compassion…
Embody 5 core values: community, learning, service, social justice and spiritual traditions
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3. Why Global Studies? GLOBAL STUDIES
Development of skills employers expect
Potential of current faculty to engage
Attractive to potential new faculty
Attractive to donors
Highly relevant to:
global economy, issues of climate change, international politics, development, race-gender-ethnicity, etc.
GLOBAL STUDIES

4. Target Audience
Diverse students seeking opportunities to research, work closely with faculty, and engage in life-changing experiences outside the classroom
H.S. graduates who have completed the Global Achievement Certificate
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5. Key Components GLOBAL STUDIES
Global Literacy (Coursework, activities, language, projects)
Experiential Learning: (study abroad/ cultural immersion; Model UN; Internships; service learning; training in human rights awareness; non-violent action; etc.)
Close work with Faculty Mentor
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6. Outcomes Careers: Graduate Studies GLOBAL STUDIES
law, international relations, development, communication, journalism, health care, environmental science, global management, social service, security, international business, human rights, linguistics, foreign service, travel and hospitality, international finance, international relief agencies, etc.
Graduate Studies
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7. Resources Needed GLOBAL STUDIES Program Director
Teach several foundational courses and a capstone
Experience in innovative curriculum design
Release time for faculty
Financial support for study abroad, guest speakers, etc.
Support staff & Global Studies Office
Strong promotion (Admissions and Marketing)
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