Our Programs
Two distinct programs, one global mission
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies
Examine today's interconnected world through an interdisciplinary curriculum that explores global issues, cultures, and international perspectives. Gain hands-on experience through study abroad or internships while building analytical, research, and cross-cultural skills.
GRADUATE PROGRAM
Master of Arts in International Affairs (MAIA)
Advance your career through an interdisciplinary graduate program that develops leaders for today's global workforce. Develop expertise in policy, project management, intercultural communication, and professional practice through a cohort-based learning experience.
Why Global Studies?
Our students go places
Rhodes Scholar. Marshall Scholar. Pulitzer Prize winner. Press Officer to the First Lady. World Bank. Our graduates make an impact across the globe.
Where They Go Next
Global Studies graduates continue their education and careers at leading institutions around the world, including Harvard, Oxford, the London School of Economics, UC Berkeley, the University of Chicago, NYU, King's College London, and the University of Vienna, among others.
What They Do
Our alumni become leaders in journalism, diplomacy, public service, and international organizations, including Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists, Press Officers to the First Lady, World Bank professionals, Columbia University's program in Paris, and internships with the French Assemblée Nationale.
Beyond the Classroom
Global experience, built in.
Every program includes pathways to real-world engagement locally, nationally, and internationally.
International
Education Abroad
Semester- and year-long programs around the world. Gain firsthand understanding of diverse cultures, languages, and political systems.
Professional
Internships
Gain practical experience through internships with government agencies, nonprofits, international organizations, and private-sector employers.
Service
Peace Corps
ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ hosts a dedicated Peace Corps recruiter, and our department actively supports students through the application and preparation process.
Hear From Our ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ and Alumni
Discover how Global Studies students have transformed their education into meaningful global experiences, internships, research, and careers.
"From […] my studies/work abroad in Morocco, I graduated with real experience under my belt."
— Asjia Garner, Class of 2020
“Global Studies at ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ challenged me to look deeper into the root causes of inequality […] our global societies are facing."
— Zack Teeter, Class of 2020
