B.A. in Global Studies

Program Overview

This program offers a global perspective with three regional concentrations: Europe and the Mediterranean, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Africa and the Middle East. Students select two concentrations and complete at least two semesters abroad or one semester abroad plus travel courses. The curriculum includes courses on international political economy, global society, and regional history and culture. Potential career paths include policy expert, international attorney, teacher, and international businessperson.

Program Outline

Outline:

• The program offers three different regional concentrations:
• Europe and the Mediterranean
• Latin America and the Caribbean
• Africa and the Middle East
• Students will select two concentrations to focus their studies on.
• The curriculum includes at least two (2) full semesters abroad or one (1) semester abroad plus twelve (12) credits of UNE travel courses.
• Some examples of courses include:
• International Political Economy
• Society, Population, and the Environment: A Global Perspective
• Tangier — Crossroads of Civilization
• Rebellion and Revolution in 20th-Century Latin America
• Caribbean Sustainable Development
• Middle East and North Africa Through Film
• Center for Global Humanities Seminar

Careers:

• Potential career paths include:
• Policy Expert
• Elected Official
• International Attorney
• Teacher
• U.S. Foreign Service Agent
• Consultant
• Nonprofit Administrator
• International Businessperson
• Global Health Care Provider