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2016-2017 Winona Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Winona Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Global Studies Major, B.A.


(38–39 credits + language and either study abroad or 3 internship credits)

Global studies focuses on global and cross-cultural issues, trends and relations. The major does so by using numerous academic disciplines’ approaches from both the social sciences and the humanities. In order to enhance cross-cultural skills and global awareness, majors are required to either study abroad for a semester or complete an internationally oriented internship. The global studies major prepares students for careers requiring cross-cultural and global awareness, including careers in international organizations, internationally focused government agencies, charities, schools or businesses through a factual understanding of global issues, trends and relations.

B. One of the following:


C. Language Requirement:


  • Two years or equivalent of college-level modern language

D. Study abroad or internationally orientated internship:


  • Minimum of 3 credits and consent of chair required.

E. Upper Division Electives:


  • Six elective courses totaling 18 credits from F, G H & I with a minimum of one course from each of F, G H & I

F. Social Science:


Six elective courses totaling 18 credits from F, G H & I with a minimum of one course from each of F, G H & I

G. Economic/Business:


Six elective courses totaling 18 credits from F, G H & I with a minimum of one course from each of F, G H & I

H. Cultural:


Six elective courses totaling 18 credits from F, G H & I with a minimum of one course from each of F, G H & I

I. History:


Six elective courses totaling 18 credits from F, G H & I with a minimum of one course from each of F, G H & I

J. Both of the following