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Increase your understanding of the complexities of our world. Our Global Studies program's goal is to not only give you insight into the variety of modern human patterns, histories, environments, and traditions of wide-ranging populations, but more importantly, it's aimed at engaging you in the study of the interactions among those groups and the consequences of their interactions.
See the world and experience what you're studying first-hand by traveling abroad!
Enhance your employability skills by becoming proficient in a second, modern language.
With three unique tracks of study, you make the Global Studies major your very own.
Although there are a variety of concentrations within the subject of Global Studies, the general focus is preparing students to understand the world as a whole, especially how we as inhabitants interact and affect that world together.
The interdisciplinary Global Studies major fosters international awareness of the variety, complexity, and interconnectedness of modern populations ranging from ethnic groups to nation-states by exposing students to diverse disciplinary perspectives and encouraging international study abroad experience. Courses for the Global Studies major are listed in our digital Undergraduate Catalog.
Global Studies as a double major is available to any AU student. Courses for the Global Studies Double Major are listed in our digital Undergraduate Catalog.
Courses for the Global Studies Minor are listed in our digital Undergraduate Catalog.
The Global Studies Passport Grant may be used to pay for passport application or renewal fees for any Global Studies major or minor. The recipient must agree to “pay it forward” by helping others navigate the passport application process. The grant is contingent on the program’s yearly budget.
Studying abroad is strongly encouraged for Global Studies majors and minors. Options include semester-long, summer, winter, or short-term faculty-led study programs in more than 100 countries. Consult your advisor and be sure to contact AU Director of Education Abroad Laura Johnson at [email protected] and visit our Study Abroad page.
Global Studies major Zulaikha Yusuff reflected on her Fall 2023 semester abroad in the UK and said "My time studying abroad at the University of Essex in the UK was truly incredible. I forged lifelong friendships and immersed myself in a new culture that has left me eager to repeat the experience. Choosing to study abroad was undoubtedly one of the best decisions I've ever made, especially as it taught me the invaluable skill of self-study.
Here I am in front of Big Ben during one of my regular trips to London. Every few weeks, my friends and I would take a train ride to explore the city, creating unforgettable memories together."
Upon completion of this program a student is able to:
As a Global Studies major, you might be interested in supplementing your education with facets from the following programs either by adding a minor to your program or by double-majoring.
