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Program Overview
Global & Multicultural Studies
The Global & Multicultural Studies program at Montana State University is an interdisciplinary path that equips students with critical thinking and communication skills to thrive in a variety of careers related to domestic and international issues.
Program Description
Students in the Global & Multicultural Studies program combine a broad-based liberal arts education with in-depth study of international and American cultural, ethnic, and gender issues. The program is part of the Liberal Studies department and includes a series of integrative seminars designed to provide a sense of academic community and improve critical thinking and communication skills.
Career Opportunities
Global & Multicultural Studies students at Montana State University can pursue careers in:
- Education Research
- Non-Profit Administration
- Curriculum Specialist
- Law
- International Relations
Sample Course Plan
The following is a sample course plan for the Global & Multicultural Studies program:
Year One
| Fall | Spring | |
|---|---|---|
| LS 101US - Interdisciplinary Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| WRIT 101W - College Writing I | 3 | |
| Modern Language (all languages are 3cr) | 3 | |
| University Core | 3 | |
| GH 100IH - Intro to World Cultures | 3 | |
| Modern Language (all languages are 3cr) | 3 | |
| University Core | 9 | |
| GH 327 - Translating Global Cinema in the 21st Century | 3 | |
| Year Total: | 15 | 15 |
Year Two
| Fall | Spring | |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Language | 3 | |
| Integrative Studies | 6 | |
| University Core | 3 | |
| Electives | 3 | |
| Integrative Studies | 6 | |
| University Core | 9 | |
| Year Total: | 15 | 15 |
Year Three
| Fall | Spring | |
|---|---|---|
| LS 301 - Integrative Seminar | 1 | |
| Global & Multicultural Electives | 6 | |
| Area Studies Electives | 6 | |
| Electives | 2 | |
| Global & Multicultural Electives | 9 | |
| Area Studies Electives | 3 | |
| Electives | 3 | |
| Year Total: | 15 | 15 |
Year Four
| Fall | Spring | |
|---|---|---|
| LS 301 - Integrative Seminar | 1 | |
| Global & Multicultural Electives | 6 | |
| Area Studies Electives | 3 | |
| Electives | 5 | |
| LS 499R - Senior Capstone | 4 | |
| Global & Multicultural Electives | 6 | |
| Elective | 5 | |
| Year Total: | 15 | 15 |
Total Program Credits: 120
Additional Options
The Liberal Studies major at Montana State offers two additional options:
- Environmental Studies
- Quaternity
Career Resources
Montana State University provides career resources, including career coaching and professional skills development, to support students in their career exploration and job searches.