Degree
Global Studies, B.A.Contact
James Roche, J.D.
Assistant Director, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
jroche@une.edu
Mission
Our mission is to provide rigorous liberal arts offerings organized in a way that demonstrates the pedagogical usefulness and theoretical power of bringing various relevant disciplines to bear upon our study of the world. Our goal is to allow students to engage with and comprehend broad global concerns and to foster specific regional expertise including proficiency in relevant languages. We aim to prepare students to change the world by understanding it more deeply and prepare them for the job market by acquiring knowledge and skills demanded of 21st-century graduates.
Major Description
Global Studies (GS) exposes students to global issues, problems, cultures, and relations through an integrated and interdisciplinary curriculum based in the liberal arts.
GS students use the lenses of the humanities, social sciences, business, international experiences, and internships to understand the world they live in. They will divide their time between 91AV’s campuses in Maine and Morocco, with additional opportunities to spend semesters in Spain and/or France.
The major prepares students to assume leadership roles in the fields of government, business, tourism, law, non-profits, consulting and a variety of other professions.
Curricular Requirements
At least two (2) full semesters abroad or one (1) semester abroad plus twelve (12) credits of 91AV travel courses are required for this major.
| Nor’easter Core Curriculum | Credits |
|---|---|
| Total Credits | 40 |
| Program Required Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| GLS 100 – Introduction to Global Studies | 3 |
| GLS 410 – Global Studies Capstone Seminar or PSC 491 – Integrative Essay | 3 |
| GLS 490 – Center Global Humanities Seminar | 3 |
| Three (3) Foreign Language courses with at least two (2) of the courses in the same foreign language and at least one (1) course above the introductory level taken during study abroad for a total of nine (9) credits. | 9 |
| Four (4) Interdisciplinary Core courses with at least one (1) course at the 300-level or above | 12 |
| One (1) Regional Concentration (see below for details) | 18 |
| Total Credits | 48 |
| Open Elective Courses (as needed to reach 120 credits) | Variable |
| Minimum Total Required Credits | 120 |
|---|
Interdisciplinary Core
| Interdisciplinary Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| ANT 102 – Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ENG 329 – Topics in World Literature or ENG 405 – Topics in Postcolonial Literature | 3 |
| ENV 200 – Society, Population and the Environment: A Global Perspective | 3 |
| HIS 278 – Origins of the Contemporary World | 3 |
| PSC 201 – Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| PSC 322 – International Political Economy | 3 |
Regional Concentration Requirement Details
| Select One (1) Regional Concentration below: | Credits |
|---|---|
| One (1) regional concentration (below) with eighteen (18) credits of coursework with at least six (6) credits at the 300-level or above | 18 |
| Two (2) regional concentrations (below) selecting nine (9) credits in each with at least three (3) credits at the 300-level or above for each concentration | 18 |
Regional Concentration Options
| Europe/The Mediterranean | Credits |
|---|---|
| HIS 230 – From Togas to Black Rats | 3 |
| HIS 231 – Reformations, Revolutions | 3 |
| HIS 344 – Postwar – Europe after WWII | 3 |
| SOC 212 – Society and Culture in Morocco | 3 |
| Latin America/Caribbean | Credits |
|---|---|
| ANT 230 – Anthropology of Latin America and the Caribbean | 3 |
| HIS 240 – Latin Amer His I: Colonial Lat | 3 |
| HIS 241 – Latin Amer His II: Modern Latin | 3 |
| SOC 230 – Society in Latin America | 3 |
| SOC 331 – Latin America Society and Culture through Cinema | 3 |
| Africa/Middle East | Credits |
|---|---|
| ANT 231 – Culture and Society in the Middle East | 3 |
| ENV 349/349L – Environment, Health, and Community Development in East Africa w/Lab | 4 |
| HIS 370 – Slave/Citizens: Africans in the New World | 3 |
| SOC 212 – Society and Culture in Morocco | 3 |
| PSC 110 – Politics – Culture/Inven/Trade | 3 |
| PSC 304 – Middle East and North Africa through Film | 3 |
| PSC 307 – R & P: Political Islam and Islamic | 3 |
Please note: While some courses can fulfill both core and program requirements, the credits earned do not count twice towards the minimum total required credits for the degree.
Students in this major can participate in the pre-health graduate school preparation tracks.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates will be able to:
- Describe, explain and analyze global issues and problems from multiple and critical disciplinary perspectives
- Demonstrate a level of historical/cultural/economic/political knowledge necessary to engage constructively in intellectual discourse on global issues
- Assume and draw on the perspective of individuals and cultures other than their own
- Connect curricular and extracurricular lessons gained during study abroad to those in the global studies major and the 91AV core curriculum
- Describe and articulate the distinctive features of at least one global region's culture, history, and modem features/issues/challenges
- Communicate at an intermediate level in oral and written forms in at least one modern language other than English
- Conduct interdisciplinary research in international settings and on global questions
- Develop solutions to complex global problems that are informed by knowledge, analytical reasoning, and experience
- Identify and describe career opportunities in global studies and the skill sets required in each
Transfer Credit
See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.
Admissions
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Financial Information
TUITION AND FEES
Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Informationsection of this catalog.
Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog
This catalog outlines the academic programs, degree criteria, policies, and events of the 91AV for the 2025–2026 academic year and serves as the official guide for academic and program requirements for students enrolling at the University during the Summer of 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 semesters.
The information provided is accurate as of its publication date on April 30, 2025.
The 91AV reserves the right to modify its programs, calendar, or academic schedule as deemed necessary or beneficial. This includes alterations to course content, class rescheduling, cancellations, or any other academic adjustments. Changes will be communicated as promptly as possible.
While students may receive guidance from academic advisors or program directors, they remain responsible for fulfilling the requirements outlined in the catalog relevant to their enrollment year and for staying informed about any updates to policies, provisions, or requirements.