Roadmap: Global Studies, BA

The following roadmap is a sample advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your MyPlanner and major advisor as you develop your individualized academic plan. Students must have completed 60+ units in order to enroll in GE UD courses.

*Courses marked with an asterisk may be taken in a different semester than listed.

Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4

Year 1

Fall Semester (14 units)

GLST 1A - Introduction to Global Studies 3 unit(s)
GE Area 1A 3 unit(s)
GE Area 1C 3 unit(s)*
GE Area 5A + 5C 4 unit(s)*
Physical Education 1 unit*

Spring Semester (16 units)

GLST 1B - Introduction to Global Studies 3 unit(s) (GE Area 5B)
GE Area 2 3 unit(s)
GE Area 1B 3 unit(s)
GE Area 3A 3 unit(s)*
GE Area 6 3 unit(s)*
Physical Education 1 unit*

Year 2

Fall Semester (15 units)

Complete the Upper Division Writing - Directed Self Placement
GE Area 3B 3 unit(s)*
GE Area 4 + US 1 or US 2-3 3 unit(s)*
University Elective - Lower Division 3 unit(s)*
University Elective - Lower Division 3 unit(s)*
University Elective - Lower Division 3 unit(s)*

Spring Semester (15 units)

GE Area 4 + US 1 or US 2-3 3 unit(s)*
GLST 156 - Technology of the Modern World 3 unit(s)
Minor Course 3 unit(s)*
Upper Division Major Elective 3 unit(s)*
University Elective (Recommend SSCI 101 ) 3 unit(s)*

Year 3

Fall Semester (15 units)

GLST 100W - Writing Workshop 3 unit(s) (WID)
GLST 164 - Advanced Seminar in Global Citizenship 3 unit(s)
Major Area 1: Global Sustainability Course (Recommend ENVS 150 , GE Upper Division Area 4) 3 unit(s)*
Major Area 2: Global Development Course 3 unit(s)*
Minor Course 3 unit(s)*

Spring Semester (15 units) (Recommend Study Abroad)

Apply to Graduate
GLST 143 - Gender, Power, Intnl Dev
(GE Upper Division Area 3) 3 unit(s)
GLST 167 - Changing Ecologies of Globalization 3 unit(s) (GE Upper Division Area 2/5)
GLST 188 - Special Topics in International Experiences (GE Upper Division Area 3) OR GLST 189 - Global Experience (Faculty-Led Program or Study Abroad) 3 unit(s)
Minor Course 3 unit(s)*
Upper Division Major Elective 3 unit(s)*

Year 4

Fall Semester (15 units)

SOCI 116 - Global Society 3 unit(s)
Major Area 2: Global Development Course 3 unit(s)*
Major Area 3: Global Security & Technology Course 3 unit(s)*
Minor Course 3 unit(s)*
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)*

Spring Semester (15 units)

GLST 179 - Capstone Seminar in Global Studies 3 unit(s)
GE Upper Division Area 4 OR Upper Division Major Elective 3 unit(s)*
Major Area 4: Global Cultures & Society Course 3 unit(s)*
Upper Division Major Elective 2 unit(s)*
Minor Course or University Elective 4 unit(s)*

Roadmap Notes:

*Courses marked with an asterisk may be taken in a different semester than listed.

Lower division courses should generally be taken in years 1-2, and upper division courses in years 3-4. Students must have completed 60+ units in order to enroll in Upper Division GE courses. Students should work with an academic advisor to create an individual roadmap using the MyPlanner tool.

A minimum of 120 units is required for this degree.