Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies
The world has been shrinking since the late 15th century, and the Global Studies major encourages you to explore how and why, with a special emphasis on the growing interdependencies among nations in our time. You will engage the question of how social, economic, and political issues cross national boundaries and become global issues. You will examine the interface of economics and politics at the global level and question whether we are moving toward a world of one strong global culture or many local ones. This is an interdisciplinary major that encourages you to analyze theories of internationalization that have sprung up in order to make sense of the dynamic forces of globalization. You will work with basic concepts drawn from history, geography, and international studies to understand how the world came to be the way it is. And you will also have a chance to examine how your own identity is shaped, both as a citizen of an individual nation and as a citizen of the world. In your integrative project you will elaborate a perspective on globalization or further explore another area of the world.
Program Requirements
Total - 180 credit hours
Writing - 4 qtr. hrs
Common Learning Experience - 40 qtr. hrs
Major - 40 qtr. hrs
Electives - 96 qtr. hrs
Admissions Requirements
Candidates for BACP are evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Must have completed 40 quarter hours of transferable credits in academic subjects.
- The applicant’s professional commitment and written language skills are evaluated through the Statement of Purpose and Commitment and the confidential recommendations
- At least three years of work experience beyond high school.
- The applicant will participate in a interview with as many as three members of the DU community.
- Entrance examinations such as the ACT or SAT are not required.
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