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Earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Global Studies
Graduates of the Global Studies program gain an understanding and appreciation of the historical, political, economic, cultural, and technological forces that contribute to globalization. This global perspective is valuable to business, governmental, educational, and non-profit sectors across various industries.
The global studies program at Albertus prepares students to think both globally and address the challenges facing the world in the 21st century.
By the conclusion of the program, graduates are able to identify and provide cogent analyses of issues that have arisen as a result of globalization and to bring a worldly perspective and analysis to local and regional issues in the 21st Century.
What Makes Global Studies at Albertus Different?
Engaged
Students
- Hands-on, experiential learning
- Interdisciplinary perspectives
- Emphasis on collaborative work
Great
Teaching
- Personally invested professors
- Small class sizes
- Innovative, well-rounded programs
- Resources and opportunities for research
Vibrant
Communities
- Lively extracurricular activities
- Campus-wide events
- Service and community engagement
Successful
Outcomes
- Active career counseling
- Opportunity-building networks
- Access to internships and professional experiences
The Albertus Global Studies Degree Program
Professors and advisors keep students on a pathway to success through supervision and professional guidance. A successful completion of the Global Studies program means students will:
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Have a historical perspective and understanding of the development of the contemporary world.
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Comprehend political, economic, cultural, and technological forces that have contributed to globalization.
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Critically think through the problems and consequences resulting from globalization.
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Demonstrate specialized knowledge regarding an issue transcending national borders, or the impact of globalization on a particular geographical region.
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Communicate and articulate ideas and theories through highly developed research, written, and presentation skills.
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Demonstrate knowledge and skill base to pursue graduate studies and/or work in organizations involved in global issues.
Create Your Flexible Global Studies Schedule
Offered in an accelerated format, most students can complete their Global Studies degree in a year and a half while only having to take two classes at a time.
Students choose between the following:
Online
- Take 1 to 2 classes every 8 weeks
- Work from the comfort of your own home
- Have the ability to work on assignments on your own time, at your own pace
Blended
- Take 1 to 2 classes every 8 weeks
- Classes are a combination of in-class session and online assignments
- Attend class on campus one night per week, while all other assignments are done from the comfort of home
- Benefit from in-class discussions while completing projects and assignments from home
FLEX
- Choose to take classes in either a blended or online format
- Select the format that works best for you every time you register for a new course
- Learn more about the FLEX format
Meet Robert Bourgeois, Ph.D.
In his courses, Robert Bourgeois brings to bear the universe story, history, and culture as forces which shape behavior and perception. A principal aim is the application of logical criteria to the evaluation of multiple cultural narratives, those of our Western inheritance and those of others.
"When I first came on the Albertus campus, I was immediately aware of a culture of courtesy"
One premise of his courses is that a citizen of the United States is also a citizen
of the planet. Another premise is the urgency of resisting materialist narratives
of existence which would extinguish the spiritual dimension of the human being. A
Dominican approach entails contemplation of the underlying webs of interconnected-ness
between humanity and nature and among all cultures.
Hear more from Dr. Bourgeois
The Albertus Global Studies Faculty
Where Will Your Global Studies Degree take You?
Possible career paths with a Bachelor of Science degree in Global Studies include:
Global Studies Courses
Students majoring in Global Studies also must have completed successfully three years of a foreign language at the high school level or 6 credits of foreign language at the college level. Students also are strongly encouraged to pursue advanced study in foreign language and study abroad. A minimum of 12 credits of major requirements must be at the 300 level.
Through successful completion of the Global Studies Program, students will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the historical development of the contemporary world;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the political, economic, cultural, and technological forces that have contributed to globalization;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the benefits and problems resulting from globalization;
- Be capable of bringing a global perspective to bear on the analysis of local and regional issues;
- Demonstrate specialized knowledge regarding an issue transcending national borders, or the impact of globalization on a particular geographical region;
- Demonstrate highly developed research, critical thinking, and written communication skills;
- Demonstrate a sufficient knowledge and skill base to pursue graduate studies and/or work in organizations involved in global issues.
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The Albertus Global Studies Degree Mission Statement
The mission of the Global Studies program is to provide students with a multidimensional understanding of the forces that are pulling the peoples of the world together into shared destinies, to prepare them for employment in a globalized world, and to equip them with the intellectual tools and moral perspectives to respond to the ethical and environmental challenges which are global in nature and require global responses.
One premise of the Global Studies program is that a citizen of the United States is also a citizen of the planet. A Dominican approach entails contemplation of the underlying webs of interconnectedness between humanity and nature and among all cultures as a foundation for addressing the needs of a globalizing world.