Welcome to the Global and International Studies (GLIS) Program at Penn State!

GLIS majors explore human cultures and societies as part of one interconnected world. Our program helps students build global perspectives by combining the strengths of the Humanities and Social Sciences. GLIS provides an interdisciplinary approach to building the knowledge, skills, and insight to address today’s most pressing global challenges. Being a GLIS major gives you the foundation and skills employers and graduate programs value.