Program Overview

Introduction to Global Studies Program

The Global Studies program at the University of Tennessee is an interdisciplinary field of study that focuses on the historical shaping of the contemporary globalized world. It draws on methodologies from the social sciences and humanities to explore how global flows, processes, and institutions have impacted the collective present and have consequences for the future.

Program Overview

The Global Studies program offers an undergraduate major and minor, as well as a graduate certificate program. The undergraduate major prepares students to be global citizens through training in languages, multicultural competency, and the analysis of transnational economic, social, and political processes. The program allows students the flexibility to tailor the major to suit their unique academic interests and career goals.

Concentrations

The program offers three concentrations:

• Global Society and Culture Concentration
• Global Politics and Economy Concentration
• Language, Politics, and Culture Concentration Each concentration emphasizes distinct skillsets valuable for scholars and researchers in Global Studies.

Why Global Studies?

Globalization is a characteristic of the contemporary world and the culmination of large-scale, long-term social changes. The Global Studies program is invested in teaching students to combine academic concerns with practical, real-world solutions to the most pressing global problems of our time. The program fosters an interdisciplinary community that works to confront the connections between the local and the global.

Career Opportunities

The Global Studies program cultivates globally conscious students who will be prepared for a variety of careers in academic and non-academic settings. Graduates work for non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government institutions, and the private sector. Many students pursue advanced degrees, receive international scholarships, and participate in international programs like the Peace Corps.

Featured Courses

The program offers a range of courses, including:

• Introduction to Global Studies
• Political Economy of Europe
• Capstone in Global Studies
• Internship

Complementary Minors

Students can combine Global Studies with other minors, such as:

• Environmental Studies
• Sociology
• Geography
• Africana Studies

Admissions and Aid

The program provides information on how to apply, tuition and cost, and aid opportunities. However, specific details on admissions criteria and tuition fees are not provided in the input context.