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Pursue a B.A. in global and international studies
WMU runs one of the largest and oldest transnational education programs and was the first American university to require all students to study the non-Western world. Staying true to its strong international roots, the University offers a global and international studies program that will prepare you to function in a complex global arena.
What you'll learn
Global and International Studies major and minor offers a broad, integrative approach to the study of global and international issues. The program is supported by the methods and theories of different disciplines, by language study, and through regional area expertise. It houses a family of interdisciplinary focus fields devoted to the study of global and international issues and major regions and cultures of the world, offering one undergraduate major and four minors. Course offerings for these programs are primarily in the College of Arts and Sciences, although other colleges may provide appropriate courses.
The Global and International Studies major is also designed to maximize opportunities for international study abroad and academic experiences outside of the United States. Extensive world language study is required in the major; and, although the minors can be completed without world language courses, most students include some in their programs, as appropriate. With advisor approval, courses taken at colleges and universities through study abroad, either in English or in other languages, may be integrated into the program requirements.
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As a student in the G.I.S.T. program, I have been amazed by how supportive the community is. I find myself surrounded by a group of students who are deeply invested in their work, and their excitement has pushed me to achieve more than I ever thought possible!
Where you'll be after graduation
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From Academic Undergraduate Programs Page: Recent WMU graduates with degrees in global and international studies are working as:
- Teachers
- Politicians
- Researchers
- Politicians
- Government workers
Among the organizations they work for are:
- Businesses
- Schools and universities
- Political organizations
- Travel agencies
For students interested in advanced studies, WMU also offers graduate programs in international studies. The master's program in international development administration in the Department of Political Science is for students who plan to work in a developing nation or a global development organization. The optional Peace Corps track gives students an opportunity to combine coursework with two years of practical field experience as a Peace Corps volunteer. The University also offers a graduate certificate program in ethnohistory, which is open to any student already enrolled in a degree-granting graduate program at WMU.
What others have achieved
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Making the most of your learning experience
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From Academic Undergraduate Programs Page: As a student in WMU's global and international studies program, you'll be strongly encouraged to take advantage of study abroad opportunities available through WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education—and you won't be alone. Hundreds of WMU students study abroad in 30-plus countries each year. With more than 70 foreign study programs to choose from, the possibilities are endless. You can study abroad for a few weeks, or stay up to an entire academic year. Scholarships are available.
From Current Published Page: Students must select an approved experiential learning opportunity, which may include an internship with a global focus or a study abroad program. The advisor may approve an appropriate substitute.
The program requires at least two courses beyond the 2010 level in a single language other than the student’s native language and appropriate to the chosen focus field. If WMU does not offer classes beyond the 2010 level in your chosen language, the coursework requirement will be waived if you demonstrate intermediate proficiency in your chosen language. Students whose native language is not English should consult the program advisor on fulfillment of the language requirement. The program also requires one area studies course in the region in which the student’s chosen language is spoken. A study abroad program in a region corresponding to the student’s language choice can be used to satisfy this requirement. A completed minor or major in a world language will satisfy the language and area studies cognate.
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