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Global Studies Major Requirements

Complete these requirements for an Global Studies degree.

Required 120 credits (36 of which must be numbered 300 or above, and 30 of which must be from UND) including:

I. Essential Studies requirements (See University ES listing) 

II. A major in Global Studies consists of 30 credits plus language credits. The program is organized into four categories: Global Perspectives, World Language, Thematic Concentration, and Experiential Learning. Students may choose a thematic concentration from the following options: 1) Development Studies, 2) European Studies, 3) Human Rights, Peace & Conflict, 4) Indigenous Studies, 5) Intercultural Competency, 6) International Relations & Diplomacy, 7) The Arctic North. Students are al required to participate in an experiential learning opportunity, one option being a study abroad experience through a University sponsored program. 

Language

Level IV Proficiency (4 semesters) in a world language is required and can be fulfilled through the following:

  • Students can complete this requirement (16 credits) through courses in Ancient Greek, French, German, Latin, Norwegian, or Spanish offered by the Department of Languages and Global Studies.
  • Students wishing to fulfill their language requirement through the study of American Sign Language (12 credits) or American Indian languages (12 credits) are encouraged to do so and should speak with the Director of Global Studies. Level II proficiency is offered at UND and options for advanced study are available through Lake Region State College and the North Dakota Tribal College System.
  • Students with prior world language experience are encouraged to enroll in lateral credits or request the evaluation of achievements such as International Baccalaureate, Seal of Biliteracy, and other such credentials. See the Director of Global Studies or the Global Studies advisor to discuss your options. 
  • Non-native speakers of English may choose to use English to fulfill the world language requirement.
Course List
CodeTitleCredits
Global Perspectives & Capstone: required unless authorized substitution
POLS 120Global Perspectives3
LANG 380Global Gateways3
LANG 480Capstone: Global Connections3
Course List
CodeTitleCredits
Thematic Concentration: 21 credits from program-approved coursework. Courses must be from at least 3 different programs, may include no more than 6 credits from lower-level courses (1xx-2xx), may include a maximum of 6 credits from upper-level world languages courses (3xx-4xx), and may include a maximum of 3 credits from experiential learning. Suggested coursework includes, but is not limited to the following courses:
ANTH 171Introduction to Cultural Anthropology3
ART 211History of Art - Renaissance to Present3
BIOL 332General Ecology3
CJ 365Law and Society3
COMM 402Intercultural/International Communication3
CSD 105Introduction to Deaf culture3
ECON 338International Economics3
ENGL 209Introduction to Linguistics3
ENGL 367Indigenous Literatures3
ESSP 160Sustainability Society3
ESSP 420Sustainable Energy3
GEOG 151Human Geography3
GEOG 161World Regional Geography3
GEOG 274Introduction to Geospatial Technologies3
GEOL 106Global Warming: The Facts and Myths3
GEOL 322Geology, Society, and the Environment3
HIST 106World History II, 1000 CE-present3
HIST 269The World at War3
HIST 328Human Rights3
IS 151Popular Culture and American Indians3
MUSC 203Music and Culture3
N&D 335World Food Patterns3
NURS 490Transcultural Health Care Theories, Research, and Practice3
PHE 103Introduction to Global Health3
PHIL 130Introduction to Political Philosophy3
PHIL 331Contemporary European Philosophy3
PHIL 385Global Philosophy3
POLS 220International Politics3
POLS 225Comparative Politics3
PSYC 365Psychology of Women and Gender3
SOC 250Diversity in American Society3
SPST 450International Space Programs3
THEA 424History of the Theatre: Seventeenth Century to the Present3
T&L 451Second Language Acquisition for ELLs3
WGS 225Introduction to Women Studies3

Experiential Learning

Students pursuing a major in Global Studies should study abroad. If this is not possible, they are encouraged to consider other experiential learning options.

  • Study Abroad: faculty-guided programs (1-3 credits), summer programs, semester or year-abroad programs
  • Internship, fellowship, or scholarship program with an international focus (1-3 credits; approval of the Director required)
  • Development and execution of an international/intercultural senior project, including but not limited to community education, community events/performances, or research projects

General Education Courses

Essential Studies (ES) is UND’s program in general education. Along with your required major courses, it helps form the core of your UND undergraduate education. Your ES courses focus on essential skills employers require including communication, critical thinking and problem solving.

Global Studies Major Requirements

The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect future terms. Updates are published annually in April.

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