Overview

If you are interested in global issues and a more in-depth understanding of today’s interdependent world, then this Global Studies program at Shepherd University is for you. Welcome!

Global Studies will prepare you to thrive and excel in cross-cultural, multilingual environments.

Key Facts

Courses in geography, history, politics, economics, business, culture, the arts, and a broad range of global issues will build your cultural competence and make you competitive for a long list of exciting careers.

Students in the GLobal Studies at Shepherd University with international knowledge and experience are competitive for jobs in diplomacy, humanitarian service, international business and marketing, education, military service, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and other arenas with a strong international focus.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Governance and Peace

Global Economics and Development

Global Environments

Global Culture and History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Shepherdstown, 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

Submit your SAT/ACT scores. While Shepherd is test optional, we encourage students to provide test scores to determine placement for English, math, and economics courses.
Submit a personal statement and/or letters of recommendation (optional). Personal statements can be typed directly into the application, emailed, or mailed.
Submit an official high school transcript or GED/TASC/HiSET scores to the Office of Admissions.

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

19994 USD / year

≈ 19994 USD / year
Out-of-State

19994 USD / year

≈ 19994 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9398 USD / year

≈ 9398 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

Key Facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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