Global Studies (B.A.)
Download as PDF
The core courses must be taken at Framingham State University.
Students must take at least one (1) semester of study abroad and strongly recommended to be taken during junior year. The study abroad experience should align with the student’s area of focus. Classes taken abroad can count as interdisciplinary electives or restricted electives with the program director’s approval. Under exceptional circumstances, to be determined by the Program Coordinator, a student may opt to conduct an intensive internship program abroad or within the United States at an appropriate organization.
At least two (2) 200-level or above language classes. This requirement is waived if the student completes a minor in Portuguese or Spanish.
Students design their own area of focus upon acceptance into the major in consultation with the Program Chair who must approve all course selections. Students take four (4) courses from the following list of approved courses for the major. At least two (2) courses must be at the 300-level or above. The courses are grouped into suggested areas organized around themes or regions. Students are encouraged to combine thematic and regional areas.
Students majoring in Global Studies may elect to follow an area of focus within the major. An area of focus is not the same as a concentration and will not be noted on a student's transcript or audit. A cohesive sequence of courses in a subfield of the discipline enables students to strengthen their knowledge for employment opportunities upon graduation and/or advanced post-graduate training. Students interested in pursuing an area of focus are encouraged to choose their major electives from the courses listed below:
Students majoring in Global Studies may elect to follow an area of focus within the major. An area of focus is not the same as a concentration and will not be noted on a student's transcript or audit. A cohesive sequence of courses in a subfield of the discipline enables students to strengthen their knowledge for employment opportunities upon graduation and/or advanced post-graduate training. Students interested in pursuing an area of focus are encouraged to choose their major electives from the courses listed below: