BA Global Studies
Explore the cultures, economics, institutions and social issues that shape our increasingly globalized world. You can be an agent of change as you travel domestically and abroad to address real-world challenges.
Details
The BA program in global studies examines the causes and consequences of problems that cross national boundaries and the governance of these problems in social, cultural and economic contexts.
The degree program aims to address real-world problems and their solutions. This mission is enabled by an internationally recognized faculty with extensive global experience from a wide variety of disciplines in the social sciences, humanities and law. Global studies faculty members orient their work toward solving global problems by drawing on expertise in diverse disciplines.
The global studies program uses teaching, research and public policy activities to address some of the most challenging issues that include:
- built environments
- economic and social development
- global cities and urbanization
- global governance of health and climate change
- justice and human rights
- religious identities, rights and conflicts
- world culture
At a Glance
- Location: Tempe campus, or online
- Additional Program Fee: Yes
- Second Language Requirement: Yes
- First Required Math Course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics
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Math Intensity:
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Admission Requirements
General University Admission Requirements:
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
Freshman | Transfer | International | Readmission
Change of Major Requirements
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should refer to https://changingmajors.asu.edu/request for information about how to change a major to this program.
Attend Online
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program description and request more information here.
Transfer Options
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use the Transfer Map search to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and help students save time and money in their college journey. Students may learn more about these programs by visiting the admission site: https://admission.asu.edu/transfer/pathway-programs.
Global Opportunities
Global Experience
With over 250 programs in more than 65 countries (ranging from one week to one year), study abroad is possible for all ASU students wishing to gain global skills and knowledge in preparation for a 21st-century career. Students earn ASU credit for completed courses, while staying on track for graduation, and may apply financial aid and scholarships toward program costs. https://mystudyabroad.asu.edu
Careers
A global studies degree prepares students for professional and graduate training, including in law, business and public policy, while providing broad foundational knowledge for future decision-making in government, business and policy entities.
Data Management Specialist
- Growth: 9.3%
- Median Salary*: $88,510
Emergency Manager
- Growth: 7.7%
- Median Salary*: $72,760
Field Researcher
- Growth: 2.5%
- Median Salary*: $54,270
Human Behavior Researcher
- Growth: 4.3%
- Median Salary*: $46,000
Intelligence Officer
- Growth: 4.5%
- Median Salary*: $79,970
Political Analyst
- Growth: 2.8%
- Median Salary*: $115,110
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).