International and Global Studies program
Undergrad minorLearn to think globally.
In an age when people and places worldwide are a click away, learning how to think beyond borders is invaluable. Having cross-cultural awareness, knowledge and skills will put you a step ahead of the competition as you pursue any career field.
UWL's International and Global Studies minor focuses on unifying humans from all cultural, historic, social, geographic, and religious backgrounds. It is an interdisciplinary minor that draws on courses in departments throughout the university. Students can explore a topic that spans multiple regions of the wider world or focus on a particular region.
In the International and Global Studies minor, I had the opportunity to engage in an array of courses, which allowed me to envision myself working in Latin America and to specialize in the region. I took the knowledge gained and continued to develop my research interests into graduate school.
José Rubio-Zepeda
International and Global Studies jobs
Students with experience in International and Global Studies can apply their learning to a wide range of careers whether working for government, non-profit organizations, international businesses or other sectors. The Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) provides information about graduate schools and programs worldwide, fellowships and scholarships, and an international career guide. International and Global Studies minors might consider continuing their education with graduate study in philosophy, religion, history, psychology, social sciences, counseling, humanities, communication, medicine, and the arts. Others pursue law school, business school or other areas of study.
Positions
- Diplomat
- Director of international education
- Director of international relief operations
- Foreign service officer
- International banker
- International lawyer
- International manager
- International sales representative
- Journalist
- Management consultant
- NGO employee
- NGO manager
- Peace Corps volunteer
- Professor of international studies
- Study abroad advisor
What is International and Global Studies?
International and Global Studies is an interdisciplinary study of the political, economic, social and cultural issues throughout the world, as well as the increasingly interconnected nature, complexity and diversity of the world community. Students often compare subjects across regions of the world, and develop skills and abilities for meaningful cross-cultural and transnational interactions.
What distinguishes UWL's International and Global Studies minor?
UWL's 18-credit interdisciplinary minor complements any major. Students can also focus on a particular world region or topic. All paths share the same six-credit foundation with a different set of elective courses depending on student interest.
International and Global Studies provides one-on-one advising and long-term guidance with the program director.
Study abroad is recommended, but not required as part of the program.
The capstone, or culminating experience in the program, integrates well with any major, allowing students to choose or design their own projects.
Courses in the International and Global Studies minor come from throughout the university, so students have access to experts from multiple fields.
An International and Global Studies background sets students up for life-long learning within a multidisciplinary perspective.
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