Global Studies

Immerse yourself in complex global issues that require a multidisciplinary approach in order to understand them—and develop the kinds of thinking necessary to solve them. Study contemporary issues that are global in scope, build skills in a foreign language, and develop an understanding of theories related to globalization.

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Major and Minor Offered

B.A. in Global Studies
Minor in Global Studies

What sets Prin apart?

Within the global studies major, international experiences are key and required of each student. Our faculty will work with you to find the right fit, whether that be a study abroad, independent travel, or an internship. Throughout this experience, you’ll gain intercultural competence, develop transferable skills, make connections between nations and peoples, and identify trends that shape our lives.

Global studies majors also complete a Global Citizenship Project, which is an independent, student-designed project resulting in growth in knowledge, attitudes, and skills associated with global citizenship. Recent projects have included interviewing refugees and relevant service providers to learn about what is and isn’t working in terms of services for refugees, research to better understand immigration, and the performance of a one-woman-show about the conflict in the Kashmir region of India. Throughout the project, you’ll learn to communicate and work across disciplinary boundaries, build leadership skills, and apply knowledge which will benefit you in future studies and careers.

Learn how the global studies major led Marie to intern at Sunrise of Africa School in Nairobi, Kenya.

Meet Marie Sherman

Learn more about the International Perspectives Conference, which explores topics of conflict and peace, gender equality, and undoing stereotypes across the globe.

International Perspectives Conference

Learn about Tara’s global studies major and summer research projects.

Meet Tara Adhikari

After Principia

Principia College global studies majors excel at graduate school, including at the following institutions:

University of Maine, Orono
Pennsylvania State University, School of International Affairs
Humboldt University of Berlin (Germany)
University of Toronto, Munk School
University of Bergen (Norway)

Our graduates bring skills in intercultural competence and solve complex problems in a variety of fields including government, non-profits and NGOs, education, communications, business and other fields. Our graduates have pursued professional opportunities that include:

Peace Corps service
International exchange work with AFS-USA
United Nations International Organization for Migration
International development work with Muso
Various organizations within the Christian Science movement

Faculty

Study-Abroad Programs

Principia study-abroad programs are open to all majors, and you’re encouraged to apply to any abroad program that interests you—even if the abroad isn’t in your major/minor. Your passport to international learning starts here—Principia College Study Abroad.

Course Catalog

Find complete course listings and program requirements in our Course Catalog.

Global Studies

Overview

Major and Minor Offered

What sets Prin apart?

After Principia

Faculty

Study-Abroad Programs

Course Catalog

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