This degree is approved for distance education by the WSCUC.
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, teaching, 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.
The Dual Major Track
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies may choose the Dual Major Track, which integrates the goals and outcomes of the Global Studies major with those of a second major. Unlike the standard Global Studies major, this track allows students to substitute 9-12 units of Global Studies Area electives with courses from their second major or approved study abroad coursework. All substitutions require approval from the Global Studies advisor.
The Dual Major Track offers students an interdisciplinary, international, and intercultural knowledge base, alongside critical thinking, analytical reasoning, writing, and oral argument skills. Through two advanced courses, students synthesize their learning by completing an experiential learning paper and a senior research paper that connects both majors and integrate major coursework with study abroad experiences. Academic advising supports students in effectively combining their majors, acquiring language proficiency, and planning study abroad or internship experiences in a timely and rewarding manner.
