These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2024-2025. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2024 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.

Summary of Degree Requirements

University Requirements

  • ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý0701 (4 s.h.) and/or ·¡±·³ÒÌý0701 (4 s.h.), if required by placement testing.
  • All °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses as part of the major. The specific courses required for this major are ³Òµþ³§°ÕÌý2197 and ³Òµþ³§°ÕÌý4096.
  • Students must complete requirements of the General Education (GenEd) Program. See the General Education section of the Undergraduate Bulletin for more details.

College of Liberal Arts Requirements

  • Completion of a minimum of 123 credits, including:
    • 90 credits in CLA/CST courses;
    • 45 credits of which must be at the upper level (numbered 2000-4999).
      • For Social Science majors, 6 upper level credits (numbered 2000-4999) must be taken in Humanities Subject Areas: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Greek (Ancient), Greek and Roman Classics, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Philosophy, Religion, Russian, and Spanish in the College of Liberal Arts, Art History in the Tyler School of Art and Architecture, or any department in the College of Science and Technology.
    • A minimum GPA of 2.0, cumulatively, in CLA/CST coursework, and in the major.
    • Only courses in which a student receives a grade of at least C- can satisfy GenEd, major, minor, or CLA Foreign Language and Global Studies requirements.
    • Professional Development Requirement
      • All students in the College of Liberal Arts are required to take a 1 credit seminar in professional development. °ä³¢´¡Ìý1002 Professional Development for Liberal Arts Majors is the appropriate course option for this major. Other courses that fulfill this requirement are listed on the CLA College Requirements page. Only one course in this category may count towards graduation.
    • Foreign Language/Global Studies Requirements
      • Global Studies majors are required to complete the fourth level of a foreign language, which exceeds the CLA minimum requirement. No additional coursework is required. The fourth level of language is numbered 2001 in French, Spanish, and Portuguese and in all other foreign language subjects, it is numbered 2002.
      • Notes on Foreign Language Study
        • The third level of a foreign language as it is the minimum required for election to the prestigious honor society Phi Beta Kappa. (Taking the course does not guarantee admission but not taking it guarantees exclusion.)
        • See the College of Liberal Arts Policies section of this Bulletin for more information on the Foreign Language Placement, Regression in Coursework, and guidelines for students' other experiences with language.

General Electives are typically one-third of a student's program of study and can be focused on a second major, a minor, or towards some other personal enrichment or professional goals. See an academic advisor for assistance in developing an academic plan for these courses.

Major Requirements (36-58 credits - varies according to foreign language placement and regional enrichment options)

Foundation courses
´¡±·°Õ±áÌý2305Introduction to Cultural Anthropology3
·¡°ä°¿±·Ìý1103Global Economics3
³Òµþ³§°ÕÌý2001Introduction to Global Studies3
³Òµþ³§°ÕÌý2197Research Skills for Global Studies3
±Ê°¿³¢³§Ìý1301International Politics3
Senior Capstone Seminar
³Òµþ³§°ÕÌý4096Capstone Seminar in Global Studies3
Concentration Requirements
Select a concentration and choose 6 courses from the corresponding Concentration Requirements list below:18
Global Security Concentration
Global Economy Concentration
Global Cultures Concentration
Latin American Studies Concentration
Regional Enrichment
Select one of the following:0-6
Study abroad at a TU-approved program
Two area studies courses from one region as outlined below:
Africa and the Middle East
´¡´¡´¡³§Ìý2201
African Civilization
´¡¸éµþ°äÌý2012
Modern Arabic Literature in Translation
´¡¸éµþ°äÌý2021
Contemporary Arab Society in Film (in Translation)
³Ò±«³§Ìý2073
African Development
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2511
Introduction to African History
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2513
Cold War Africa
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2516
Modern Islamic History
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2702
Imperialism, Race, and Empire
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2703
African Diaspora
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý3511
Southern Africa: A History
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý3531
Modern India
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý3571
Israel: History, Politics and Society
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý3572
Modern Middle East
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý3751
Colonialism and Decolonization
±Ê°¿³¢³§Ìý3241
Mideast Politics
Asia
´¡±·°Õ±áÌý2367
Peoples of South Asia
´¡³§³§°ÕÌý2001
Practical Asian Society and Culture
´¡³§³§°ÕÌý2367
South Asia: Peoples, Culture, Experiences
°ä±á±õÌý2013
Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature in Translation
°ä±á±õÌý2022
Contemporary Chinese Urban Film and Fiction in Translation
³Ò±«³§Ìý2074
East and South Asia
³Ò±«³§Ìý3052
Environmental Problems in Asia
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2217
Vietnam War
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2501
Introduction to East Asia: China
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2502
Introduction to East Asia: Japan
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2503
Introduction to Southeast Asia: Insular
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2504
Introduction to Southeast Asia: Mainland
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2516
Modern Islamic History
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2702
Imperialism, Race, and Empire
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý3521
The Chinese Revolution
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý3522
Contemporary China
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý3531
Modern India
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý3551
History of Vietnam
´³±Ê±·³§Ìý2012
Modern and Contemporary Japanese Literature in Translation
´³±Ê±·³§Ìý2021
Japanese Literature in Film
±Ê°¿³¢³§Ìý2351
Japan and the Changing World Order
±Ê°¿³¢³§Ìý3251
China: State and Society
±Ê°¿³¢³§Ìý3252
East Asia and the United States
¸é·¡³¢Ìý2101
Indian Philosophies and Religions
Europe
³Ò·¡¸éÌý3221
German Culture through Film
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2102
History of Nazi Germany
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2303
History of Central Europe, 1618-1871
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2304
20th Century Europe: A Continent in Crisis
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2705
Anti-Semitism/Holocaust/Racism
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý3331
History of England
±õ°Õ´¡³¢Ìý2221
Italian Culture through Film
±Ê°¿³¢³§Ìý2211
Contemporary Politics of Europe
±Ê°¿³¢³§Ìý3212
British Government and Politics
±Ê°¿³¢³§Ìý3331
Politics of the European Union
Latin America/Caribbean
´¡±·°Õ±áÌý2361
Peoples of Latin America
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2514
Introduction to Latin America
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2515
Civilization and Modernity in the Caribbean
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý3561
History of Brazil
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý3562
Contemporary Mexico
³¢´¡³§Ìý2001
Introduction to Latin American Studies
³¢´¡³§Ìý2361
Peoples of Latin America
³§°¿°äÌý2163
Area Studies: Latin American Development
±Ê°¿³¢³§Ìý2231
Comparative Political Systems in Latin America
Foreign Language
Fourth-semester proficiency in one foreign language0-16 credits
Total Credit Hours36-58

Global Security Concentration (6 courses)

The quest for security, and the seemingly endless recurrence of interstate war are fundamental features of an anarchical world of sovereign states. Historically, this led students of security to focus on state power, military strategy, geopolitics, diplomacy and conflict in the international arena. In the 21st century, interstate wars have been joined by both increasingly destructive civil wars within countries, and by international and global terrorism perpetrated by non-state actors. In this concentration, students will draw on disciplines as diverse as history, political science, anthropology, geography and criminal justice to understand the causes of war, the security strategies of states, and the rise of new and challenging security threats in the 21st century.

Global Security Concentration Requirements
Select three of the following:9
°ä´³Ìý3405
Terrorism, Transnational Crime and Global Security
·¡±·³§°ÕÌý3055
Environmental Hazards and Disasters
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2304
20th Century Europe: A Continent in Crisis
±Ê°¿³¢³§Ìý2311
Post-Cold War Security
Note: Courses taken for this requirement may not count as Global Security electives below.
Global Security Electives
Select three of the following:9
´¡±·°Õ±áÌý3337
Anthropology of War and Conflict
´¡±·°Õ±áÌý3366
Violence: An Anthropological Approach
°ä´³Ìý3403
Organized Crime
°ä´³Ìý3405
Terrorism, Transnational Crime and Global Security
³Ò±«³§Ìý3055
Environmental Hazards and Disasters
³Ò±«³§Ìý3071
Health Geography
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2217
Vietnam War
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2304
20th Century Europe: A Continent in Crisis
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2317
Central Europe Through Wars and Revolution, 1848-1989
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2513
Cold War Africa
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2702
Imperialism, Race, and Empire
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2804
Peace, Conflict, and Social Change
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2811
World War I
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2812
World War II
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2817
Gender, War, and Society
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý3228
America's Rise to Globalism
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý3229
Superpower America
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý3433
Blood and Iron: 19th Century European Diplomacy
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý3572
Modern Middle East
±Ê°¿³¢³§Ìý2301
Theories of War and Peace
±Ê°¿³¢³§Ìý2311
Post-Cold War Security
±Ê°¿³¢³§Ìý2321
Politics of the Global Economy
±Ê°¿³¢³§Ìý2331
International Organization
±Ê°¿³¢³§Ìý2341
U.S. Foreign Policy
±Ê°¿³¢³§Ìý3332
Globalization: Politics and Political Economy 1
1

These courses require prerequisites beyond those covered in the Global Studies Foundation courses; students wishing to take these courses should plan accordingly.

Global Economy Concentration (6 courses)

Economic globalization is one of the defining features of the contemporary world. This concentration introduces students to fundamental features of the global economy from multiple disciplinary perspectives, including in the areas of trade, finance, and development. It studies the origins and consequences of globalization for development and growth, income and poverty, literacy and health, as well as political, demographic, environmental, and cultural changes. Students examine the evolution of cooperation among states in managing the global economy, and the role of history, politics, and technology in shaping international, national, and local relations.

Global Economy Concentration Requirements
Select three of the following:9
·¡°ä°¿±·Ìý2061
Foundations of Macroeconomic Development
·¡°ä°¿±·Ìý3062
Economics of Global Poverty
³Ò±«³§Ìý2031
Geography of the Global Economy
³§°¿°äÌý3221
Global Development
Note: Courses taken for this requirement may not count as Global Economy electives below.
Global Economy Electives
Select three of the following:9
´¡±·°Õ±áÌý3327
Globalization and Localization
·¡°ä°¿±·Ìý3547
Economics of Development and Growth
·¡°ä°¿±·Ìý3563
International Trade
·¡°ä°¿±·Ìý3564
International Monetary Economics
³Ò±«³§Ìý2032
Urban Systems in a Global Economy
³Ò±«³§Ìý2073
African Development
³Ò±«³§Ìý3021
International Urbanization
³Ò±«³§Ìý3073
Geography of Travel and Tourism
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý3811
World Economy Since 1945
±Ê°¿³¢³§Ìý2201
Comparative Politics: Developing Nations
±Ê°¿³¢³§Ìý2321
Politics of the Global Economy
±Ê°¿³¢³§Ìý3332
Globalization: Politics and Political Economy
³§°¿°äÌý3219
Understanding Globalization

Global Cultures Concentration (6 courses)

The Global Cultures concentration studies cultural formation, cultural change, and cultural interaction among peoples across the world. "Culture" is defined as learned systems of values, beliefs, and practices that bind a group of people together and give common meaning to their lived experiences. These groups can be local, regional, national or international; they are shaped by various structures of power and are continuously migrating. Students in the Global Cultures concentration will examine the interaction of global and local cultures and study aspects of cultural circulation, transaction, and mobility through courses in Literature, Film, Religion, History, Anthropology, and Sociology.

Global Cultures Concentration Requirements
Select three of the following:9
´¡±·°Õ±áÌý3325
Political Anthropology
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2702
Imperialism, Race, and Empire
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2819
Global Connections
¸é·¡³¢Ìý1001
Religion and Society
Note: Courses taken for this requirement may not count as Global Cultures electives below.
Global Cultures Electives
Select three of the following:9
´¡´¡´¡³§Ìý2201
African Civilization
´¡´¡´¡³§Ìý3215
Languages and Cultures of West Africa 1
´¡±·°Õ±áÌý3325
Political Anthropology
´¡±·°Õ±áÌý3327
Globalization and Localization
´¡±·°Õ±áÌý3331
Anthropology and Culture Change
´¡±·°Õ±áÌý3333
The Anthropology of Tourism
´¡¸éµþ°äÌý2012
Modern Arabic Literature in Translation
´¡¸éµþ°äÌý2021
Contemporary Arab Society in Film (in Translation)
´¡³§³§°ÕÌý2001
Practical Asian Society and Culture
´¡³§³§°ÕÌý2107
Asian American Experiences
´¡³§³§°ÕÌý2367
South Asia: Peoples, Culture, Experiences
·¡±·³ÒÌý2512
The Modern Novel
·¡±·³ÒÌý2601
Introduction to Postcolonial Literatures
·¡±·³ÒÌý2712
International Film
·¡±·³ÒÌý3513
Modern World Fiction 1
·¡±·³ÒÌý3522
Contemporary World Fiction in English 1
·¡±·³ÒÌý3610
Topics in Postcolonial Literature 1
³Ò±«³§Ìý3001
Images of the City in Popular Culture
³Ò±«³§Ìý3307
Transportation & Culture
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2513
Cold War Africa
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2515
Civilization and Modernity in the Caribbean
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2516
Modern Islamic History
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2611
Third World Issues through Film
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2702
Imperialism, Race, and Empire
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2703
African Diaspora
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2705
Anti-Semitism/Holocaust/Racism
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2816
Gender, Class, Nation
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2817
Gender, War, and Society
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2818
American Icons
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý3431
Women's Lives in Modern Europe
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý3564
Caliban's World: Cultural Politics in the 20th Century Americas
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý3572
Modern Middle East
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý3711
The City in History
³¢´¡³§Ìý2001
Introduction to Latin American Studies
³¢´¡³§Ìý2101
Latin America through Film and Fiction
³¢´¡³§Ìý3602
Caribbean Literature and Culture
¸é·¡³¢Ìý1001
Religion and Society
¸é·¡³¢Ìý2001
Women in Religion and Society
¸é·¡³¢Ìý2101
Indian Philosophies and Religions
¸é·¡³¢Ìý2102
Introduction to Buddhism
¸é·¡³¢Ìý2596
What Is Christianity?
¸é·¡³¢Ìý2606
Introduction to Islam
¸é·¡³¢Ìý2702
Religion in Contemporary Africa
¸é·¡³¢Ìý3011
Monks, Masters, and Magicians: Religion in Premodern Chinese Literature
¸é·¡³¢Ìý3101
Yoga & Tantric Mysticism
±Ê±á±õ³¢Ìý4278
Philosophy of Culture
³§°¿°äÌý3209
Immigrant America: Belonging and Integration
³§°¿°äÌý3221
Global Development
1

These courses require prerequisites beyond those covered in the Global Studies Foundation courses; students wishing to take these courses should plan accordingly.

Latin American Studies Concentration (6 courses)

The Latin American Studies (LAS) concentration offers an interdisciplinary approach to learning about the politics, economics, cultures and societies of Latin America and the Caribbean within the larger framework of the Global Studies major.  Students who major in Global Studies with the LAS concentration focus on Latin America as a framework for exploring thematic issues in such disciplines as anthropology, art, history, political science, Spanish and Portuguese, and communication studies. Courses are offered in a variety of disciplines. Students who complete this program can speak to a wide range of issues confronting Latin America; experts who can contribute proactively to development and cooperation, as well as to business and political analysis in a way that their peers with a more traditional disciplinary focus cannot.

Latin American Studies Concentration Requirements
Select three of the following:9
³¢´¡³§Ìý2001
Introduction to Latin American Studies
³¢´¡³§Ìý2231
Comparative Political Systems in Latin America
³¢´¡³§Ìý2361
Peoples of Latin America
³¢´¡³§Ìý2514
Historical Continuity and Social Change in Latin America
Latin American Studies Electives
Select three of the following:9
´¡²Ñ³§°ÕÌý2072
Puerto Ricans in Philadelphia
´¡²Ñ³§°ÕÌý3101
Latino Identity in the United States
´¡±·°Õ±áÌý2098
The Legacy of Mesoamerica
´¡±·°Õ±áÌý2169
South American Archaeology
´¡±·°Õ±áÌý2173
Ancient Mesoamerica
´¡±·°Õ±áÌý2361
Peoples of Latin America
´¡±·°Õ±áÌý2362
Peoples and Cultures of the Caribbean
´¡±·°Õ±áÌý2525
Maya Language and Culture
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2512
Mexican Migration to the United States
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2514
Introduction to Latin America
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý2515
Civilization and Modernity in the Caribbean
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý3561
History of Brazil
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý3562
Contemporary Mexico
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý3563
Puerto Rican History
±á±õ³§°ÕÌý3566
Race, Gender, and Empire in the Iberian World
±õµþÌý2502
Fundamentals of Latin American Business
³¢´¡³§Ìý2010
Topics in Latin American Studies I
³¢´¡³§Ìý2072
Puerto Ricans in Philadelphia
³¢´¡³§Ìý2098
The Legacy of Mesoamerica
³¢´¡³§Ìý2101
Latin America through Film and Fiction
³¢´¡³§Ìý2169
Archaeology of South America
³¢´¡³§Ìý2173
Ancient Mesoamerica
³¢´¡³§Ìý2220
Special Topics - LASS Seminar
³¢´¡³§Ìý2362
Peoples and Cultures of the Caribbean
³¢´¡³§Ìý2502
Fundamentals of Latin American Business
³¢´¡³§Ìý2512
Mexican Migration to the United States
³¢´¡³§Ìý2515
Civilization and Modernity in the Caribbean
³¢´¡³§Ìý2525
Maya Language and Culture
³¢´¡³§Ìý3010
Topics in Latin American Studies II
³¢´¡³§Ìý3101
Latino Identity in the United States
³¢´¡³§Ìý3267
Sociology of Music: Nation, Race, Class and Gender in Argentina and Brazil
³¢´¡³§Ìý3561
History of Brazil
³¢´¡³§Ìý3562
Contemporary Mexico
³¢´¡³§Ìý3563
Puerto Rican History
³¢´¡³§Ìý3566
Race, Gender, and Empire in the Iberian World
³¢´¡³§Ìý3601
"Other Voices" in Latin American Literature
³¢´¡³§Ìý3602
Caribbean Literature and Culture
³¢´¡³§Ìý3801
African Culture in Brazil
³¢´¡³§Ìý4082
Independent Study
±Ê°¿³¢³§Ìý2231
Comparative Political Systems in Latin America
±Ê°¿¸é°ÕÌý3101
Readings in Luso-Brazilian Literature
±Ê°¿¸é°ÕÌý4000
Special Topics in Portuguese
±Ê°¿¸é°ÕÌý4101
Brazilian Short Story
±Ê°¿¸é°ÕÌý4102
Contemporary Portuguese and/or Brazilian Literature
¸é·¡³¢Ìý2702
Religion in Contemporary Africa
³§°¿°äÌý2163
Area Studies: Latin American Development
³§±Ê´¡±·Ìý3141
Introduction to the Literature of Latin America
³§±Ê´¡±·Ìý3142
Puerto Rican Readings
³§±Ê´¡±·Ìý3204
Latin America through Film
³§±Ê´¡±·Ìý3241
The Cultures of Latin America
³§±Ê´¡±·Ìý3243
The Culture of Puerto Rico
³§±Ê´¡±·Ìý3261
The Hispanic World: Race and Gender
³§±Ê´¡±·Ìý3960
Honors Special Topics
³§±Ê´¡±·Ìý4141
Survey of Latin American Literature
³§±Ê´¡±·Ìý4142
The Latin American Short Story
³§±Ê´¡±·Ìý4143
Latin American Novel
³§±Ê´¡±·Ìý4144
Latin American Poetry and Poetics
³§±Ê´¡±·Ìý4146
National Literatures of Latin America
³§±Ê´¡±·Ìý4148
Latin American Literature of Social Conflict
³§±Ê´¡±·Ìý4149
Colonial Latin American Literature
³§±Ê´¡±·Ìý4151
Caribbean Literature and Culture
³§±Ê´¡±·Ìý4152
U.S. Latino/a Studies
³§±Ê´¡±·Ìý4161
Hispanic Literature through Art
³§±Ê´¡±·Ìý4240
Topics in Hispanic Popular Cultures
³§±Ê´¡±·Ìý4242
Hispanic Influences in the U.S.
³§±Ê´¡±·Ìý4306
Spanish Sociolinguistics