Overview

With an emphasis in international understanding, this program uniquely merges the social sciences and the natural sciences into one comprehensive program, allowing students to receive a well-rounded educational experience.

Graduates of Millersville University of Pennsylvania's Global Studies program have been provided the foundation for further academic study in disciplines addressing geographic, environmental and international issues, or for immediate use in professional fields such as planning, public policy, law and environmental management.

Global Studies is available as concentration within the Geography major and as a minor. Students who successfully complete their major and minor requirements earn a Bachelor of Art (B.A.) degree in Geography.

Careers

Geographic Information Systems Technician

Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist

Geophysical Data Technician

Cartographer and Photogrammetrist

Programme Structure

As a Global Studies student, you will take classes regarding human and physical geography, as well as map interpretation and more. Regional emphases in the department include Latin America, Africa, Europe and Canada in addition to the United States. Class size is typically fewer than 20 students. In addition, students are expected to complete either a co-op in geography or a senior thesis.

Students have access to a wide variety of facilities including the Geo-Graphics Laboratory, which supports research projects of individual faculty and faculty-mentored student research. The Geography faculty has developed professional relationships within the public and private sectors that have resulted in many students finding internship and job placements in a field directly related to their interests.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Rolling admission. Recommended deadlines for overseas students.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Millersville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

High School transcripts
Proof of English Proficiency

Non-Native English speakers must submit official English proficiency scores. Applicants who do not meet the minimum English language requirement may be conditionally admitted based on their intended program.Visit our English Proficiency Page.Native English speakers must submit SAT or ACT scores. The institutional code for SAT is 2656. The reporting code for ACT is 3712

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Proof of Financial Support

International Students must be able to show proof that they are capable of financing their education in the United States. Please submit the Sources of Funds form, along with supporting bank statements of sponsorship letters.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20226 USD / year

≈ 20226 USD / year
Out-of-State

20226 USD / year

≈ 20226 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8090 USD / year

≈ 8090 USD / year

Living costs

Millersville

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Millersville

Funding

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