GLBL Minor
Pursuing a Minor in Global Studies through a study-abroad experience is a great way for students to develop their language skills and establish academic expertise in the region in which they are studying. Students can then leverage those experiences in their future careers.
Whether working in the US or abroad, employers in fields such as business, tourism, health, education, and human services, find that employees with strong skills in multicultural communication and understanding are especially effective.
Earning the GLBL Minor can help you formalize and market those skills.
Degree Plan (20 units)
Example CSU-IP Programs/curriculum suitable for the GLBL Minor
NOTE 1: Students are expected to study abroad. SSU courses may apply, but cannot be relied upon
NOTE 2: Two courses (8 units) may be from the Arts and Humanities. The rest must be from the Social Sciences (e.g. Geography, History, Political Science)
Group I: Language Requirement
- Intermediate-low level proficiency in a language other than English (second semester college course - 102 level at SSU)
- Students are expected to take language courses while studying abroad.
- One language course (up to 5 units) may count towards the minor
Group II: Region (courses covering the region in which the study-abroad country lies (e.g. Latin America if studying in Chile))
- Take two courses minimum
- Recommended course to take before studying abroad: GEP 305 or 306: World Regions in Global Context
Group III: Sub-region (courses focusing on the country in which you study (e.g. Chile))
- Choose courses in consultation with the Global Studies Coordinator