Department of Geography and Global Studies

The Program at SSU

Global Studies is an interdisciplinary program that prepares students for international or intercultural service through the study of other cultures, world history, political and economic systems, world geography and environment, cross-cultural communication and conflict resolution, and a modern language.

Recognizing the increasing interdependence of the world and the global nature of contemporary issues, the major is designed to increase awareness and understanding of other cultures and systems as well as global issues, while developing the skills needed to work effectively in a global or multicultural context.

Study Abroad

Students who wish to study abroad during their university experience find Global Studies particularly suited to accomodating their overseas curriculum.

For more information, see the Study Abroad page on this Website.

Governance

While housed in the Department of Geography and Global Studies, the major is actually run by a steering committee with faculty representation across many disciplines. Current members include:

Learning Objectives

Students who participate in the major with enthusiasm and dedication will:

1. Demonstrate understanding of world interdependence and the global nature of contemporary issues

2. Demonstrate understanding of diverse regions and cultures

3. Gain knowledge of economic systems and development issues in different countries

4. Acquire skills needed to work efficiently in a global or multicultural context

5. Aquire communication skills

6. Awareness of common human aspirations across the globe, and conditions inhibiting them

7. Have the ability to relate theoretical analytical frameworks to universal human values

8. Have aspirations and skills to become active citizens in one's community, country, global society