Global Studies
Major Requirements
Major: Global Studies
Minimum Required Credits: 120
University Degree Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled.
- Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework. Some academic programs exceed this minimum.
- Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university.
- A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU.
- At least 30 credits must be NDSU resident credits. Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU.
- At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher.
- Students presenting transfer credit must meet the NDSU residence credits and the minimum upper level credit. Of the 30 credits earned in residence, a minimum of 15 semester credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 semester credits must be in the student’s curricula for their declared major.
For complete information, please refer to the Degree and Graduation Requirements section of this Bulletin.
University General Education Requirements
A list of university approved general education courses and administrative policies are available here.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Category C: Communication | 12 | |
| College Composition I | ||
| College Composition II | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
Upper Division Writing † | ||
| Category R: Quantitative Reasoning † | 3 | |
| Category S: Science and Technology † | 10 | |
| Category A: Humanities and Fine Arts † | 6 | |
| Category B: Social and Behavioral Sciences † | 6 | |
| Category W: Wellness † | 2 | |
| Category D: Cultural Diversity *† | ||
| Category G: Global Perspectives *† | ||
| Total Credits | 39 | |
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Courses for category D & G are satisfied by completing D & G designated courses in another general education category.
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General education courses may be used to satisfy requirements for both general education and the major, minor, and program emphases, where applicable. Students should carefully review major requirements to determine if specific courses can also satisfy these general education categories.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Global Studies Core Requirements | ||
| INTL 110 | Introduction to Global Studies | 3 |
| GLBL 330: GLOBALIZATION AND THE DIGITAL AGE | 3 | |
| GLBL 491: SEMINAR | (or any GLBL prefix course at the 400 level) | 3 |
| POLS 220 | International Politics | 3 |
| or SOC 116 | Global Social Problems | |
| ANTH 206 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology: Peoples of the World | 3 |
| Major Electives 1 | ||
| Students will develop a plan of study from the courses listed below for a total of 12 major elective credits. Courses are categorized within focus/topic areas. Students must plan these 12 elective credits as follows: | 12 | |
| 1) A minimum of 2 different course prefixes; | ||
| 2) No more than 6 credits per prefix; | ||
| 3) No more than 3 credits of lower division (100-and 200-level) coursework. | ||
| WORLD ECONOMICS AND POLITICS: | ||
| Terrorism | ||
| Comparative Politics | ||
| Political Ideologies | ||
| Global Policy Issues | ||
| International Law | ||
| Ethnic Conflicts | ||
| International Criminal Law | ||
| Politics of the Developing Countries | ||
| Politics of the Industrialized Countries | ||
| Comparative Political Economy | ||
| Comparative Democratic Institutions | ||
| History of Economic Thought | ||
| Economic Development | ||
| International Trade | ||
| Environmental Economics | ||
| Life and Politics of US-Mexico Borderlands | ||
| Spanish for Business | ||
| Business Ethics | ||
WORLD CULTURES AND ENVIRONMENT | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Anthropology of Latin America | ||
| Magic and Religion | ||
| Language and Expressive Culture | ||
| History and Cultures of the Caribbean | ||
| Development of Anthropological Theory | ||
| Introduction to Native American & Indigenous Studies | ||
| Diversity and Multiculturalism in Individual and Family Life | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Cultural Diversity | ||
| Environmental Sociology | ||
| Introduction to Spanish Civilization | ||
| Introduction to Spanish American Civilization | ||
| World Food Crops | ||
| Environmental Science | ||
| Human Geography | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| Environmental Geology | ||
| Natural Resources & Agrosystems | ||
| World Disasters | ||
| Understanding Vulnerable Populations in Disasters | ||
WORLD HISTORY AND LITERATURES | ||
| Introduction to Art History | ||
| Art History I | ||
| Art History II | ||
| Introduction to Linguistics | ||
| World Literature Masterpieces | ||
| Women's Writing | ||
| Multicultural Writers | ||
| International Technical Writing | ||
| Pirates of the Caribbean | ||
| Women in European History 1400-1800 | ||
| Introduction to Latin American History | ||
| History of East Asia to 1600 | ||
| History of East Asia from 1600 | ||
| Australia & New Zealand | ||
| World Environmental History | ||
| The Ottoman Empire | ||
| Medieval History | ||
| Europe 1815-1914 | ||
| Europe Since 1914 | ||
| Imperial Spain | ||
| Germany since 1750 | ||
| History Of Russia I | ||
| History Of Russia II | ||
| Colonial Mexico | ||
| Modern Mexico | ||
| The Aztec, Maya, and Inca | ||
| Slavery in the Atlantic World | ||
| History of Modern China from 1600 | ||
| History of Japan | ||
| Vietnam: 125 Years of Conflict | ||
| Cultural Exchange and the Making of the Modern World | ||
| Plague! Tragedies and Triumphs of Globalization | ||
| Introduction to Hispanic Cinema | ||
| Traditions in Spanish American Literature | ||
| Contemporary Spanish American Literature | ||
| Introduction to Chicano Literature | ||
| Spanish American Women Writers | ||
| Traditions in Spanish Literature | ||
| Contemporary Spanish Literature | ||
| Spanish Women Writers | ||
| Contemporary Moral Issues | ||
| Indian Philosophical Tradition | ||
| World Religions | ||
| Global Islam | ||
| Magic And Religion | ||
| World Film | ||
| World Theatre | ||
| Transnational/Global Women | ||
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS: No more than 3 credits from the following may be used toward the 12 credits of major electives. | ||
GLBL 397: Global Internship | ||
GLBL 492: Study Abroad | ||
(Prefix) X79: Global Seminar | ||
| Foreign Language Requirement | ||
| Two courses of any foreign language at any level required | 6-8 | |
| Study Abroad Experience: Study Abroad, Work Experience Abroad, or Research Experience Abroad Requirement | ||
| A minimum of an 8-week experience abroad is required for a minimum of 3 credits. Student earning more credits while studying abroad may count these additional study abroad credits toward the major electives or the language requirements. | 3 | |
| Integrative Senior Project Requirement | ||
| GLBL: 411 GLOBAL LEARNING | (Three one credit courses required for this requirement.) | 3 |
| Total Credits | 39-41 | |
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Other courses not listed within this section that have a significant global emphasis may also qualify but must be approved in advance and a substitution/waiver form will need to be filed by the department with Registration and Records to count toward the major.
Minor Requirements
Minor: Global Studies
Required Credits: 18
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirement | ||
| INTL 110 | Introduction to Global Studies | 3 |
| GLBL 330: GLOBALIZATION AND THE DIGITAL AGE | 3 | |
| or GLBL PREFIX COURSE AT GLBL PREFIX COURSE 300/400 LEVEL | ||
| Select 2 courses from the following: | 6 | |
| World Religions | ||
or RELS 355 | Global Islam | |
| Global Social Problems | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology: Peoples of the World | ||
| International Politics | ||
| Comparative Politics | ||
| First-Year Spanish I | ||
| First-Year Spanish II | ||
| Second-Year Spanish I | ||
| Second-Year Spanish II | ||
| Minor Electives 1 | ||
| Select from the courses listed: | 6 | |
WORLD ECONOMICS AND POLITICS: | ||
| Introduction to Political Science | ||
| Terrorism | ||
| International Politics | ||
| Political Ideologies | ||
| Comparative Politics | ||
| Global Policy Issues | ||
| International Law | ||
| Ethnic Conflicts | ||
| International Criminal Law | ||
| Politics of the Developing Countries | ||
| Politics of the Industrialized Countries | ||
| Comparative Political Economy | ||
| Comparative Democratic Institutions | ||
| History of Economic Thought | ||
| Economic Development | ||
| International Trade | ||
| Designing and Delivering Nonformal Education Programs | ||
| Environmental Economics | ||
| Life and Politics of US-Mexico Borderlands | ||
| Spanish for Business | ||
| Business Ethics | ||
WORLD CULTURES AND ENVIRONMENT: | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology: Peoples of the World (If not taken in the core.) | ||
| Anthropology of Latin America | ||
| Magic and Religion | ||
| Language and Expressive Culture | ||
| Development of Anthropological Theory | ||
| Introduction to Native American & Indigenous Studies | ||
| Diversity and Multiculturalism in Individual and Family Life | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Global Social Problems (If not taken in the core.) | ||
| Environmental Sociology | ||
| Introduction to Spanish Civilization | ||
| Introduction to Spanish American Civilization | ||
| World Food Crops | ||
| Environmental Science | ||
| Human Geography | ||
| World Regional Geography (If not taken in the core.) | ||
| Environmental Geology | ||
| Natural Resources & Agrosystems | ||
| World Disasters | ||
| Understanding Vulnerable Populations in Disasters | ||
WORLD HISTORY AND LITERATURES | ||
| Introduction to Art History | ||
| Art History I | ||
| Art History II | ||
| Introduction to Linguistics | ||
| World Literature Masterpieces | ||
| Women's Writing | ||
| Multicultural Writers | ||
| International Technical Writing | ||
| Pirates of the Caribbean | ||
| Women in European History 1400-1800 | ||
| Introduction to Latin American History | ||
| History of East Asia to 1600 | ||
| History of East Asia from 1600 | ||
| Australia & New Zealand | ||
| World Environmental History | ||
| The Ottoman Empire | ||
| Medieval History | ||
| Europe 1815-1914 | ||
| Europe Since 1914 | ||
| Imperial Spain | ||
| Germany since 1750 | ||
| History Of Russia I | ||
| History Of Russia II | ||
| Colonial Mexico | ||
| Modern Mexico | ||
| The Aztec, Maya, and Inca | ||
| Slavery in the Atlantic World | ||
| History of Modern China from 1600 | ||
| History of Japan | ||
| Vietnam: 125 Years of Conflict | ||
| Cultural Exchange and the Making of the Modern World | ||
| Plague! Tragedies and Triumphs of Globalization | ||
| Introduction to Hispanic Cinema | ||
| Traditions in Spanish American Literature | ||
| Contemporary Spanish American Literature | ||
| Introduction to Chicano Literature | ||
| Spanish American Women Writers | ||
| Traditions in Spanish Literature | ||
| Contemporary Spanish Literature | ||
| Spanish Women Writers | ||
| Contemporary Moral Issues | ||
| Indian Philosophical Tradition | ||
| World Religions (If not take in the core.) | ||
| Global Islam (If not taken in the core.) | ||
| Magic And Religion | ||
| World Film | ||
| World Theatre | ||
| Transnational/Global Women | ||
Study/Work/Reseach Experience Abroad 2 | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
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Other courses, including credits earned while studying abroad, may be approved for this area by the Director of the Global Studies major; a substitution form must be submitted to the Office of Registration and Records signed by the dept. chairperson will be required in these instances.
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Completion of a study abroad program is optional for the minor. If a student completes study abroad, the study abroad credit is eligible to count as electives for the minor when a substitution form signed by the dept. chairperson is submitted to the Office of Registration and Records.
Certificate Requirements
Global Studies
Required Credits: 10
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| SPAN 101 | First-Year Spanish I | 4 |
| INTL 110 | Introduction to Global Studies | 3 |
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| First-Year Spanish II (if student is needing humanities credits) | ||
| World Religions (if student is needing humanities credits) | ||
| Global Social Problems (if student is needing social science credit) | ||
| International Politics (if student is needing social science credit) | ||
| Total Credits | 10 | |