SSU Department: Geography and Global Studies

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are there any special informational meetings or workshops I can attend to learn more about this major?

No, we do not have special meetings

2. Who can I speak with in your department to learn more about this major?

Please talk with the current Global Studies Coordinator: Rheyna Laney

3. Who can I speak with in your department about my interest in declaring this major?

Please talk with the current Global Studies Coordinator: Rheyna Laney

4. Is there a GPA requirement for declaring this major?

No.

5. Is there any special application process to declare this major?

No.

6. Is there a deadline every semester to declare this major?

No.

7. Are there other required criteria?

No.

8. What prerequisites, if any, do I need to have completed before I can declare this major?

None.

9. Do I need to be eligible for GE English and Math before I take your major pre-requisites?

N/A

10. Once I am declared, what classes will I need to take?

Please see our description of the major

11. What career paths are available to people who major in this subject?

Please see our description of Jobs in Global Studies

12. If I am currently declared and interested in changing my major, is there any course work from my current major that would count toward the new major I am interested in?

As an interdisciplinary major, students take classes from many different departments. It is highly likely that you would be able to count some of these courses towards your new major.

13. Once I decide this major will I have an advisor?

Yes. your advisor is the Global Studies Coordinator, who is currently: Rheyna Laney

14. Are there any highly recommended GE courses for this major?

Many classes that count towards the Global Studies major serve as GE classes as well. You may double count them, and you are advised to do so as often as possible since this major has many requirements.

For B4, we recommend Math 165: Introduction to Statistics

15. What courses are restricted to majors/minors?

GLBL498: Senior Capstone Seminar

16. Are there specific concentrations in this major?

Yes, please see the description of the concentrations on this web site.

17. What is required for a minor?

Please see the description of the minor

18. Can I work with a faculty advisor if I declare a minor?

Yes, you can work with the Global Studies Coordinator, who is currently: Rheyna Laney