Global Studies BA

Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Minimum Required Credits: 120.0                           
Co-op Option(s): Three Co-op, Two Co-op, One Co-op, No Co-op                                                       
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 30.2001
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 19-3094

About the Program

Global Studies practices socially-responsible global citizenship through a unique combination of research-oriented and multilingual instruction, professional experience, and meaningful engagement with communities both here in Philadelphia and abroad. Global Studies teaches students to see the world differently as they learn essential skills needed to understand the impact of global political, social, economic and environmental dynamics. This experiential, interdisciplinary and language-based major immerses students in issues and emerging movements such as clean energy, climate action, economic growth, health equity, international relations and other challenges.

Global Studies majors may choose from one of four different degree concentrations; Global Justice & Human Rights; Global Business, Economics and Development; Global Health and Sustainability; Global Media, Arts & Culture, a required language or regional studies minor, and optional courses and certificates specially designed to deepen their knowledge and to prepare them to pursue careers across sectors: business, economics, law, policy, public health and media as well as in non-profit, government and international organizations. Students may also choose not to select a concentration when pairing Global Studies as a second major.

Our students experience Global Studies by:

• Examining the movement of peoples, goods, and cultures across countries and regions
• Studying global issues in concrete socio-economic, cultural, and geographical contexts
• Tackling structural inequalities from a variety of perspectives and disciplines
• Developing intercultural and language skills through unique pedagogical models
• Working with employers and communities in Philadelphia and around the world through Drexel's Co-Op and study abroad opportunities
• Drexel's Global Studies co-op and language requirement give students a distinct advantage in the world economy and make them more attractive to prospective employers
• Drexel Global Studies students complete globally focused co-ops domestically and abroad
• Recent co-op placements have included the U.S. Department of State, Citizen Diplomacy International, World Vision, J.P. Morgan, and the Office of the Attorney General of Philadelphia
• Study abroad options are also available for Global Studies majors

Additional Information

For more information about this program, please contact the College of Arts and Sciences

Admission Requirements

Same as Drexel admissions requirements

Degree Requirements

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A complete list of eligible Introductory Core Competency courses can be found here.

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Language minors must include 12 credits above the 1002 level. Area Studies minors must include 6 credits of regional language courses and 6 credits of regional-relevant courses from a pre-approved list of topical courses from around the university, taught in English. Students should consult with their academic advisor.

Students pursuing a language minor will be required to take a language placement exam to determine their language level. If students do not place into the 2000-level or above, they may have to take LANG 1001 and/or 1002. Otherwise they would sub additional free electives for Lang 1001 and/or 1002.

Global Media Arts and Culture Concentration

Global Business, Economics & Development

Global Health and Sustainability Concentration

Global Justice and Human Rights Concentration

Program Learning Outcomes