What is Global and International Studies?
is dedicated to understanding human cultures and societies as part of an interconnected world. By bringing together expertise from Humanities and Social Sciences, GLIS takes an interdisciplinary approach to the global challenges facing us today. We encourage students to expand their global perspectives through scholarly study, research, international communication, and experience abroad.
GLIS is a versatile liberal arts major that equips students with a broad understanding of global issues while developing critical thinking and communication skills. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in government, education, diplomatic service, intelligence analysis, international business and finance, and non-profit organizations as well as prestigious fellowships like Fulbright and Boren and competitive graduate programs in fields as diverse as international development, global education, sustainability, public policy, and international law.
Why should I major in Global and International Studies?
Want to understand how the world works and how you can change it? GLIS offers students who are concerned about global issues that face everyone an opportunity to explore them from multiple disciplines, approaches, and perspectives. Students focus on a pathway – human rights, culture and identity, global conflict, wealth and inequality, and health and environment – and take courses from various academic departments across campus. This allows students to focus on an issue of interest in a more holistic way.
What careers can I have with a major in Global and International Studies?
Global and International Studies graduates are working as lawyers, analysts, community engagement and outreach coordinators, teachers, writers, consultants, and education abroad enrollment managers. Many of our alumni have served with Teach for America, AmeriCorps, and the Peace Corps.
Opportunities for Graduate Studies
Graduate work is required for teaching at the college or university level. Graduates from this program are also prepared for competitive graduate fields such as:
- Global Studies
- Law School
- International Affairs
- Public Policy
- Political Science
- Environmental Studies
- Area Studies
