Program Overview

International/Global Studies Pre-Major

Summary

Prepare for a major in International/Global Studies by taking recommended courses to fulfill the requirements of a transfer degree. Global Studies is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary program that explores the major cultures, religions, political systems, historical developments, and economies that dominate the international agenda.

What You'll Learn

• Describe differences and similarities in how people across the globe experience social, cultural, economic, or political systems.
• Examine the interactions between societies and individuals.
• Apply methods of a specific discipline to interpret an expression of the human experience.
• Identify methods scientists use to explain aspects of the natural world.
• Use scientific laboratory practices within a field or discipline to investigate a scientific concept

Courses & Requirements

General Education Requirements - 20 Credits

• Communication (10 Credits)
  • ENGL& 101 English Composition I
  • ENGL& 102 Composition II: Reasoning/Research/Writing
• Multicultural Understanding (5 Credits)
  • Choose one of the following courses: CMST 203, CMST 285, GWS 284, HIST& 220, HIST 245, HUM 105, AES 101, PSYC 230, SOC 270. Recommended: CMST 285.
• Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 Credits)
  • Choose one of the following classes: MATH& 107, MATH 111, MATH& 141, MATH& 142, MATH& 146, MATH& 148, MATH& 151, MATH& 152, MATH& 163, MATH 207, MATH 208, MATH 211, MATH& 264, PHIL& 120

Distribution Requirements - 45 Credits

• Humanities (15 Credits)
  • Select from at least two different disciplines (e.g., Art and Drama) in Humanities. Maximum of 5 credits allowed in Performance/Skills courses. No more than 5 credits in a world language at the 100 level. Recommended: ARTH 204, ARTH 210, ARTH 224, ARTH 225, ENGL 154, ENGL& 220, ENGL& 226, ENGL& 227, ENGL& 228, ENGL 289, HUM 111, HUM 112, HUM 113, MUSC 108, PHIL 102, PHIL 210.
• Natural Sciences (15 Credits)
  • Select from at least two different disciplines (e.g., Biology and Physics) in Natural Sciences. At least 10 credits required in Physical, Earth, and/or Biological Sciences, including at least 5 credits of lab science. Maximum 5 credits from Other Science courses. Recommended: ENVS& 100, ENVS& 101, OCEA& 101, MATH& 146.
• Social Sciences (15 Credits)
  • Select from at least two different disciplines (e.g., Psychology and History) in Social Sciences. Strongly recommended: INTST 123, ECON& 202, INTST 200, INTST 201. Recommended: ANTH& 206, EASIA 218, HIST& 116, HIST& 117, HIST& 118, HIST 234, HIST 235, HIST 236, HIST 237, HIST 238, INTST 101, INTST 205, POLS& 101, POLS& 203, POLS 221.

General Electives (Minimum 25 Credits)

• Comprised of other college-level courses or unrestricted courses. A maximum of 15 credits allowed for restricted/vocational courses, and a maximum of 3 credits allowed in Physical Education. Recommended: World Language (1st and 2nd year) in regional area of interest. Strongly recommended: ECON& 202.

Careers & Opportunities

International/Global Studies prepares students with the leadership skills to address the challenges that arise in an age of global interdependence. International/Global Studies majors work as teachers and professors, researchers, diplomats, counselors, intelligence analysts, advocates, curators, publicists, legislators, campaign managers, lobbyists, journalists, business and non-profit professionals. Potential employers include: local, state and federal government agencies, foreign service, international and non-government organizations (e.g., United Nations and Greenpeace), colleges and universities, humanitarian organizations, research institutes, law firms, social service organizations, public advocacy groups, non-profit organizations, foundations, historical societies, regional societies, museums, libraries, international business and industry, travel and tourism companies.

Tuition & Fees

• Estimated Tuition & Fees
  • Per Quarter
    • WA-Resident: $1,387.14
    • Non-WA resident, US citizen, & Eligible non-citizen On Campus: $2,487.04
    • Non-WA resident Non-US citizen: $3,408.94
    • Non-WA resident, US citizen Online Only: $1,571.08
• Additional Fees
  • Approximately $20 - $120 per quarter, depending on courses selected

Ways to Pay for School

Federal aid, scholarships, grants, and more are available to help you pay for school.