Global Studies Minor

Introduction

One of the key shared values at Stockton University is the recognition of global perspectives. By promoting global perspectives, “Stockton seeks to create and sustain the global awareness and understanding necessary for their meaningful participation in the world as independent critical thinkers and informed and prepared global citizens.” The Global Studies Minor offers an interdisciplinary approach to global affairs that trains students to understand topics that transcend territorial borders. As an academic field, Global Studies is distinctively positioned to help us understand the critical intersections of history, language, culture, public health, human rights, education, trade and politics. Students are provided with the knowledge and skills to be able to function culturally, politically, and economically in a global society through a systematic infusion of international and multicultural content into the curriculum. 

Requirements

The Global Studies Minor consists of 20 credits. All students must take one of the three  entry level courses available  (GSS 1013 Introduction to Global Studies, GSS 1206 Go Global!, or GSS 2606 Introduction to Global Studies) and capstone course GIS 4658 Global Challenges and Solutions and one course from each of the three categories: Global Issues/Area Studies; History and Culture; Political Economy and Contemporary Issues, one of which must be at the 3000-level. Students must demonstrate proficiency in another language or in-depth knowledge of another culture.

Full details about the curriculum are accessible on the Global Studies website.