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Overview
Whether pursuing the Global Studies major or the minor at the California State University San Marcos, students can choose from an approved list of courses from Anthropology, Communication, Economics, History, Liberal Studies, Literature and Writing, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Modern Language Studies, Visual and Performing Arts, and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. The program allows students to specialize in one of five geographic regions: the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, or Sub-Saharan Africa, and in two of five global issue areas: Foreign Policy, Global Conflict and Cooperation, International Law and Human Rights, Global Political Economy and Development, and Gender in Global Perspective.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students who graduate with a B.A. in Global Studies will be able to:
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the political, economic and cultural aspects of globalization and its impacts.
- Evaluate and communicate the complexity of global issues from a variety of disciplinary perspectives.
- Demonstrate undergraduate-level mastery of a specialized geographic area of global studies.
- Evaluate and communicate the ways in which local issues and circumstances are involved with and influence global issues (and vice-versa).
Career Opportunities
The Global Studies Degree will be useful to students pursuing careers in international development, international organizations (e.g., United Nations), law, non-governmental organizations focusing on international affairs (e.g., Amnesty International), government, graduate study in History, Political Science, and International Affairs, and education.Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Foreign Policy
- Global Conflict and Cooperation,
- International Law and Human Rights
- Global Political Economy and Development
- Gender in Global Perspective
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 5.5
TOEFL® IBT 61
Credits
120 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
International Relations International Development International Business View 933 other Bachelors in International Relations in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 5.5
TOEFL® IBT 61
Other requirements
General requirements
National
- Completion of preparatory A–G Courses
- Test Scores (SAT and ACT)
- Your official GPA for admission to any California State University, including CSUSM, may be different than the GPA on your high school transcript. This is because we calculate your high school GPA using your 10th–12th grade A-G courses.
- University Application
- All official academic records
- Official English translations of all academic records
- Affidavit of Financial Support
- Copy of your Passport
- Are or will be a high school/secondary school graduate or equivalent
- Equivalent of a "B" (3.0) grade point average
Tuition Fee
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International
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In-State
5742 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5742 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for San Marcos
1100 - 1600 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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