Global Studies, BA
Program Description
The BA program in global studies examines both the causes and consequences of problems that cross national boundaries and the governance of these problems in social, cultural and economic contexts.
The degree program aims to address real-world problems and their solutions. This mission is enabled by an internationally recognized faculty with extensive global experience from a wide variety of disciplines in the social sciences and humanities. Global studies faculty members orient their work toward solving global problems by drawing on expertise in diverse disciplines.
The global studies program uses teaching, research and public policy activities to address some of the most challenging issues that include:
- economic and social development
- global cities and urbanization
- global governance of health and climate change
- justice and human rights
- religious identities, rights and conflicts
- world culture
In addition to the guidelines in the Concurrent Program Options section below, students interested in pursuing concurrent or second baccalaureate degrees in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are advised to visit the college's website for more information and requirements.
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At a Glance: program details
- Location: Tempe campus, or online
- Additional Program Fee: Yes
- Second Language Requirement: Yes
- First Required Math Course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics
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Admission Requirements
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
Freshman Transfer International Readmission
Transfer Options
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use the Transfer Map search to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and help students save time and money in their college journey. Students may learn more about these programs by visiting the admission site: https://admission.asu.edu/transfer/pathway-programs.
Change of Major Requirements
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should refer to https://changingmajors.asu.edu for information about how to change a major to this program.
Flexible Degree Options
Accelerated program options
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and master's degree in as little as five years.
It is offered as an accelerated bachelor's and master's degree with:
Global Security, MA
Learn from a world-class faculty of global thought leaders, seasoned practitioners and scholars from security-related fields. You'll have firsthand experience paired with the academic rigor of challenging, interesting and relevant coursework.
Website | Locations: ONLNE
Global Security (Cybersecurity), MA
Learn from a world-class faculty from across a range of security-related fields who can offer you firsthand experience as well as the academic rigor of challenging, interesting and relevant coursework.
Website | Locations: ONLNE
Political Science, MA
Craft a program that meets your individual interests within subfields of the discipline. Enjoy a low student-to-faculty ratio as you receive a rigorous introduction to graduate study in political science.
Website | Locations: TEMPE
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. During their junior year, eligible students will be advised by their academic departments to apply.
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Career Outlook
A global studies degree prepares graduates for professional and graduate training in fields like law, business and public policy and prepares them with the broad foundational knowledge required for future decision-making in government, business and policy entities.
Example Careers
Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to:
Advocate
- Growth: 8.6%
- Median Salary*: $38,520
Database Administrator (DBA)
- Growth: 7.0%
- Median Salary*: $99,890
Emergency Manager
- Growth: 3.3%
- Median Salary*: $79,180
Field Researcher
- Growth: -3.8%
- Median Salary*: $60,410
Human Behavior Researcher
- Growth: 4.8%
- Median Salary*: $50,470
Intelligence Officer
- Growth: 1.5%
- Median Salary*: $86,280
Marketing Associate
- Growth: 1.9%
- Median Salary*: $127,830
Political Analyst
- Growth: 6.6%
- Median Salary*: $128,020
Regulatory Affairs Manager
- Growth: 3.3%
- Median Salary*: $128,620
Translator
- Growth: 4.3%
- Median Salary*: $53,640
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
Global Opportunities
Global Experience
With over 250 programs in more than 65 countries (ranging from one week to one year), study abroad is possible for all ASU students wishing to gain global skills and knowledge in preparation for a 21st-century career. Students earn ASU credit for completed courses, while staying on track for graduation, and may apply financial aid and scholarships toward program costs. https://mystudyabroad.asu.edu
Attend Online
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program description and request more information here.
Program Contact Information
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