Global Studies and Human Geography, Global Studies Concentration, B.S.

Program Overview

The Global Studies and Human Geography program at MTSU prepares students for careers in the non-profit and for-profit sectors, international education, and graduate school. Students develop transferable skills such as analysis, research, writing, problem solving, and knowledge of other cultures and languages. All students in the Global Studies concentration study abroad, while Human Geography students complete an internship and professional skills courses.

Program Outline

Careers:

The study of Global Studies and Human Geography opens many doors. Students develop transferable work skills that are highly valued by employers, including analysis, research, writing, problem solving, and, especially, knowledge of other cultures and languages. Global Studies and Human Geography students are well prepared to move into professional careers. All students in the Global Studies concentration go abroad at least once and have a proven ability to thrive and succeed in a cross-cultural, globalized environment, and all students in the Human Geography concentration complete an internship and a series of professional skills courses. Typical Career Paths Global Studies students graduate with skills valued by employers with global reach, and a majority move into: The non-profit sector, working in executive positions in domestic or global organizations dealing with a wide range of issues, including human trafficking, political refugees, migration, development, and trade. The for-profit sector, working both domestically and around the world for businesses with international operations. International education, teaching abroad. Graduate school. Human Geography students graduate with skills that apply across multiple sectors, but valued a majority move into: Human Geography students graduate with skills that apply across multiple sectors, but valued a majority move into: City and regional planning, working with consulting firms or government agencies. The non-profit sector, working in executive positions across a wide range of domestic or global organizations dealing with migration, development, medical geography, and more. The parks and tourism industry. Graduate school. For more information, read Building a Career in Global Studies and Human Geography. Employers of MTSU alumni include SALT International Foreign Service Multinational corporations Peace Corps Nonprofit organizations Service agencies International education