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International and Global Studies

Queens College - CUNY
New York , United States
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Bachelors
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International Relations
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Social Sciences
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English
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Program Overview

International and Global Studies Program

The International and Global Studies Program at The City College of New York is designed to prepare students for careers in a wide array of fields, from diplomacy and global governance to NGOs and multinational corporations. The program allows students to incorporate international and global dynamics into their major course of study, drawing on the rich diversity of City College's student body and the academic, institutional, and cultural resources of New York City.


About the Program

The International and Global Studies Program is housed within the Department of Anthropology and Interdisciplinary Programs (AIP) and offers a flexible curriculum, in which students take classes with faculty across many departments and programs at CCNY. The program provides students with the skills and experience necessary to engage with the most pressing international and global issues of our day.


Concentrations

The program offers two areas of concentration:


  • Global Issues: Students in this concentration investigate the history and contemporary reality of sociocultural, political, and economic dynamics across the globe. Many students with a concentration in Global Issues go on to pursue careers in fields such as education, human rights, journalism, law, sustainable development, policy, non-profits, and NGOs.
  • International Relations: This concentration focuses on the interactions between nation-states and within international political institutions such as the United Nations. Students with a concentration in International Relations often go on to pursue careers in international governance, law, and diplomacy.

Faculty Advising and Mentoring

International and Global Studies students become part of the academic community and are supported and encouraged by faculty advisors. Professors provide guidance for research, seeking academic resources, applying to graduate schools, and mentorship in post-graduate endeavors.


Career Opportunities

The International and Global Studies Program prepares students with the cross-cultural and global perspective necessary for a range of careers from diplomacy and global governance to NGOs and multinational corporations.


Prepare for Graduate School

The International and Global Studies Program serves majors and minors by providing a firm foundation for graduate school. Most importantly, it provides all students with a framework for understanding themselves in the context of their community, nation, and world.


Degree Requirements

Undergraduate B.A. Major

The City College of New York offers a Bachelor of Arts in International and Global Studies, with basic and advanced courses, along with independent studies and courses on selected topics.


  • REQUIRED COURSES:
    • INTL 10100: Introduction to International & Global Studies (3 credits)
    • INTL 20600: Global Social Theory (3 credits)
    • One Concentration Theory Course (3 credits)
    • One Methods Course (3 credits)
    • One Capstone Course (3 credits)
    • TOTAL: 15 credits
  • ELECTIVE COURSES:
    • 20000-level or higher Elective (3 credits)
    • 20000-level or higher Elective (3 credits)
    • 20000-level or higher Elective (3 credits)
    • 20000-level or higher Elective (3 credits)
    • 20000-level or higher Elective (3 credits)
    • 20000-level or higher Elective (3 credits)
    • TOTAL: 18-19 credits
  • TOTAL B.A. CREDITS: 33-34 credits

Undergraduate Minor

  • REQUIRED COURSES:
    • INTL 10100: Introduction to International & Global Studies (3 credits)
    • INTL 20600: Global Social Theory (3 credits)
    • 20000-level or higher Elective (3 credits)
    • 20000-level or higher Elective (3 credits)
    • 20000-level or higher Elective (3 credits)
    • TOTAL MINOR CREDITS: 15 credits

Course Offerings

Spring 2026 Featured Courses

  • INTL 10100 - Introduction to International and Global Studies
  • INTL 21004 - Model UN, II
  • INTL 30800 - Research Methods in International and Global Studies
  • INTL 32100 - Senior Seminar in International and Global Studies
  • INTL 32500 - Professionalization in International and Global Studies

Student Resources

  • Tutoring
  • Writing Center
  • Professional Development Services
  • Laptops and Tablets
  • Student Emergency Grants
  • Benny's Food Pantry
  • Additional resources, including stress management, peer counseling, financial support, and other services
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