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St. Cloud State University

St. Cloud State University

Global Studies (GLST) Undergraduate Programs

Programs at a Glance

Degree programs

  • BA – Global Studies
  • Minor – Global Studies

Program admission and performance requirements

Admission – Department

  • completion of ENGL 191, CMST 192, and GLST 195
  • grade of “C” or better in each of the above courses

Academic Standing

  • grade of “C” or better in courses in the major

University minimum requirements for bachelor’s degrees

  • 120 credits
  • 40 credits in General Education
  • 1 credit in PESS 122)
  • 45 credits in upper-division (300-400) courses
  • 30 credits in residence at SCSU
  • 2.00 GPA overall, in major, and in minor (departments may set higher standards)

 (See this section and the section on the College of Social Sciences for more information.)

Global Studies is the cross-disciplinary study of the behavior of nations, states, and other international actors (e.g. international governmental and non-governmental organizations and regimes). It examines their relationships with one another, their conflicts, and their attempts at collective efforts for global order. The major provides a theoretical and applied understanding of global actors and their activities. In addition, it provides an opportunity to cultivate an awareness of the diversity and interdependence of the international community. The courses included in the program are drawn from several departments and colleges of the university. They aim to provide an integrated study of the global society and diverse perspectives on the human condition. The primary objective of the program is to offer an opportunity for students to become knowledgeable in international affairs, while obtaining a solid liberal arts education. The minor offers a more limited, but still cross-disciplinary exposure to the actors and issues in international affairs.

In order to be admitted into the major, a student must already have completed ENGL 191 , CMST 192, and GLST 195 with a "C" or better in each course. The student must also submit a transcript or course summary. See the Center for Global Studies for instructions on the application process. The Program strongly advises that the student enroll in the major no later than the first semester of the junior year. The Program expects transfer students to make application as soon as is possible, after admission to the university. After the student acquires a specified number of credits, the university prohibits advanced registration without admission to a major. The Program strongly recommends that in order to fully benefit from the major and minor, students take courses in a proper sequence. Many upper level courses in the major are offered only in alternate years. Students can avail themselves of an optional internship experience subject to the approval of the Global Studies Program Director. Internship requirements, including prerequisites, should be obtained from the program director by the student when applying for the major.

A student may apply to the Global Studies director to pursue the Global Studies honors program. Upon successful completion of this process, a notation of honors will appear on the student's transcript at graduation.

For more information, visit the Global Studies Web site at www.stcloudstate.edu/globalstudies.

Bachelor of Arts

Major (54 Credits)

A student must complete ENGL 191, CMST 192, and GLST 195 with a "C" or better in each course in order to be admitted into the major.

Students participating in a study abroad program can apply relevant courses with permission of the Global Studies Program Director (up to 12 credits). If students wish to combine different specializations they can do so with permission of the Global Studies Program Director. All course work must receive at least a "C" to count towards the major. Four semesters of the same foreign language or proficiency through examination.

Required Core (18 credits): ANTH 250, ECON 350, HIST 106 (global), GLST 195, 495, POL 353. The capstone course for this major is GLST 495 and should be taken during the senior year.
Electives (36 credits): Select 24 credits from either Area A, B, or C and 12 credits from Area D.

A. Global Political and Economic Development: Select 8 courses or 24 credits from the following. No more than 6 credits from any department. ANTH 351, 361, 370, 372, 391; CMST 336; ECON 351, 360, 4741; ETHS 305; ETS 183, 375; GEOG 271; HLTH 350; HIST 380*, 480*; HURL 4085, 417; MGMT 470; MKTG 4162; PHIL 484; POL 337, 440*, 462*; SSCI 460*, 470*; SOC 460*

B. Global Institutions and Issues: Select 8 courses or 24 credits from the following. No more than 6 credits from any department. CMST 332, 336, 432; CJS 325; ECON 4741, 480*; HIST 380*, 408, 409; HURL 4085; COMM 430; POL 351, 440*, 444, 451, 452; SSCI 460*, 470*; SOC 4455, 460*, 4685

C. Global Ethics, Responsibility and Society: Select 8 courses or 24 credits from the following. No more than 3 credits from any department. ANTH 351, 361, 391; CMST 332, 336; ENGL 302, 303; ETHS 305; GEOG 270; HLTH 350; HURL 4085; HURL 417; PHIL 484; POL 440*; SOC 301, 460*, 474; WS 340

D. Regional Studies: Select 4 courses or 12 credits from one of the following. No more than 6 credits from any department.
Africa and Middle East Studies
AFST 250, 370; ANTH 312; ECON 480*; ENGL 307; GEOG 368; HIST 370, 371, 402; POL 334, 440*; SSCI 470*
The Americas
ANTH 310; ECON 480*; GEOG 373; HIST 361, 362; LAST 250, 350, 370; POL 333, 339, 440*; SPAN 3417; SSCI 470*
Asia
ANTH 311; CMST 335; EAST 250, 363, 364; ECON 480*; GEOG 369; HIST 365, 369, 467; POL 316, 336, 440*; SSCI 470*
Europe and Russia
ECON 480*; FREN 4217; GEOG 374, 378, 384; HIST 330, 403, 404, 405, 408, 409, 411, 433; GER 4217, 418; POL 331, 332, 338, 440*; RUSS 3207; SSCI 470*; SOV 100, 410

Minor (24)
Requirements
Students must take GLST 195 and one additional course counting in the minor before being admitted to the minor.

Students participating in a study abroad program can apply all relevant courses with the permission of the GLST Adviser.

Required Core (18 credits): ANTH 250, ECON 350, HIST 106 (Global), GLST 195, 495, POL 353
Electives: 6 credits or two courses in A*, B*, or C*

A. Global Political and Economic Development: ANTH 351, 361, 372, 391*; CMST 336; ECON 351, 360, 4741; ETHS 305; ETS 183, 375; GEOG 271; HLTH 350; HIST 380*, 480*; HURL 4085, 417; MGMT 470; MKTG 4162; PHIL 484; POL 337, 440*, 454; SSCI 460*, 470*; SOC 460*

B. Global Institutions and Issues: CMST 332, 336, 432; CJS 325; ECON 4741, 480*; HIST 380*, 408, 409; HURL 4085; COMM 430; POL 351, 440*, 444, 451, 452; SSCI 460*, 470*; SOC 4455, 460*, 4685

C. Global Ethics, Responsibility and Society: ANTH 351, 361, 370, 391; CMST 332, 336; ENGL 302, 303; ETHS 305; GEOG 270; HLTH 350; HURL 4085; HURL 417; PHIL 484; POL 440*; SOC 301, 460*, 474

*Permission of Global Studies Program Director
1 Prerequisite: ECON 205 and 206
2 Prerequisite MKTG 320
3 3-9 credits, only 3 count toward major or minor
4 Prerequisite: SOC 160
5 Prerequisite: SOC 268 or ETHS 201 or HURL 201
6 Prerequisite: COMM 432 and either 434 or 386, or consent of instructor
7 Prerequisite: FREN 302, 331 or GER 302 or RUSS 202 or SPAN 202, 220