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Global Studies - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

This major is offered through the College of Arts & Sciences. The Major in Global Studies is an Interdisciplinary pre-professional career-oriented program designed for students preparing for careers in government, private agencies, or business. The Global Studies major will meet the demands of students who wish to obtain language skills that will serve them well in the workplace, to gain cultural competence in one or more regions of the world, and to acquire the expertise to address one or more global issues through the lens of Catholic social teaching.

Students interested in the Global Studies major should contact the academic advisor, Dr. Cybele Arnaud (arnaud@cua.edu) to devise a study plan.

Global Studies Majors are strongly encouraged to spend a semester studying abroad. The Global Studies advisor will work with the Study Abroad office to ensure students sign up for courses that can meet requirements for the major.

Core Course - Take One

GS 101/GS 101/HIST 102/SOC 111Is This the World We Created? Introduction to Global Studies

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Intermediate Language Courses - Take Two

Students who place out of 103 will enroll in one elective course, while students who place out of 104 will enroll in two elective courses. Students may also opt to use their electives to learn another language.
 
ARAB 103Intermediate Arabic I

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ARAB 104Intermediate Arabic II

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CHN 103Intermediate Chinese I

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CHN 104Intermediate Chinese II

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FREN 103Intermediate French I

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FREN 104Intermediate French II

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GER 103Intermediate German I

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GER 104Intermediate German II

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IRSH 103Irish Language and Culture III

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IRSH 104Lower Intermediate Irish Language & Culture

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ITAL 103Intermediate Italian I

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ITAL 104Intermediate Italian II

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SPAN 103Intermediate Spanish I

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SPAN 104Intermediate Spanish II

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SPAN 107Spanish for HealthCare I

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SPAN 108Spanish for HealthCare II

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SPAN 111Intermediate Spanish for Heritage Speakers

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Practical Language/Cultural Competency Course - Take One


ANTH 101Introduction to Anthropology: Cultural Competency in a Global Society

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CHN 240Global Business Communication and Cultures

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SPAN 207Advanced Spanish for HealthCare I

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SPAN 402Translation in International Affairs

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SSS 326/SOC 326/SSS 326Diversity in a Multicultural Society

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SPAN 203Global Cultures and Communities in the Spanish-Speaking World

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SPAN 208/SPAN 208/SPAN 208HAdvanced Spanish for HealthCare II

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SPAN 277/SPAN 277/SPAN 277HCultural Competence Awareness in HealthCare

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Regional Focus Courses - Take Three

Courses should focus on one of the following regions:

  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • The Middle East
  • The Americas
  • Multiregional
 

Global Issues Courses - Take Two

Global issues can include but are not limited to:

  • Communication, media & the arts
  • Diplomacy, global economy & trade
  • Ecology, sustainability & the natural world
  • Health & equity
  • Migration, communities & global citizenship
  • Peace & conflict resolution
  • Science & technology
  • Society, leisure & work

Senior Capstone Project - Complete One

GS 489Senior Capstone

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