2025-2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Global Studies
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Department Chair: Dr. Laura Ceia
Department Office: LA3-100
Telephone: (562) 985‑5236
Website: Global Studies Department
Administrative Support Assistant: Naomi Rangel
Faculty: Dr. Yousef Baker, Dr. Laura Ceia, Dr. Caitlin E. Fouratt, Dr. Barbara Grossman-Thompson, Dr. Richard R. Marcus, Dr. Jolene McCall, Dr. Kimberly Walters; see Global Studies Department Faculty
Undergraduate advisor: Dr. Barbara Grossman-Thompson
Education-abroad advisor: Dr. Jolene McCall
Internship advisor: Dr. Jolene McCall
MAIA (graduate) advisor: Dr. Caitlin Fouratt
College: College of Liberal Arts
Courses: GLST
Career Possibilities
Intelligence Analyst • Community Organizer • Journalist • Administrator • Trade and International Business • Immigration Specialist • Non-profit Management • International Program Manager • Communication Strategist • Public Policy Officer • International Development Officer • Foreign Service Officer • Researcher • Teacher • Grant Writer • Podcast Writer and Producer • Study-Abroad Advisor • Peace Corps • (Some of these, and other careers, require additional education or experience. For more information, see the Global Studies website, the CSULB Careers website, the M.A. in International Affairs website, or a Global Studies advisor.)
Introduction
Students in the Global Studies program at CSULB are driven global citizens, eager to impact the world positively. Our comprehensive curriculum equips them with targeted tools and expert guidance to refine their interests and achieve their aspirations. The department prepares graduates for dynamic careers in non-profit organizations, international development, international affairs, global trade and business, education, law, etc.
The program fosters robust analytical skills, emphasizing the integration of diverse disciplinary approaches, language proficiency, and cross-cultural insights to address global challenges comprehensively.
Our advisors engage closely with each student, offering personalized guidance that respects individual limitations while challenging students to realize their fullest potential. Consequently, our graduates excel in securing positions in graduate programs and enter the global job market with competencies highly sought after by employers.
ProgramsGraduate and Professional DegreesUndergraduate DegreesMinorCoursesGlobal Studies
General Education Foundation must be completed prior to taking any upper division course except upper-division language courses where students meet formal prerequisites and/or competency equivalent for advanced study.
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