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Earn a Bachelor’s Degree with a Minor in Global Studies
Students who pursue a Global Studies minor will understand and appreciate the historical, political, economic, cultural, and technological forces that contribute to globalization. This global perspective is valuable to business, governmental, educational, and non-profit sectors across various industries.
The Global Studies minor at Albertus prepares students to think both globally and address the challenges facing the world in the 21st century.
By the conclusion of the program, students are able to identify and provide cogent analyses of issues that have arisen as a result of globalization and to bring a worldly perspective and analysis to local and regional issues in the 21st Century.
What Makes Global Studies at Albertus Different?
Engaged
Students
- Hands-on, experiential learning
- Interdisciplinary perspectives
- Emphasis on collaborative work
Great
Teaching
- Personally invested professors
- Small class sizes
- Innovative, well-rounded programs
- Resources and opportunities for research
Vibrant
Communities
- Lively extracurricular activities
- Campus-wide events
- Service and community engagement
Successful
Outcomes
- Active career counseling
- Opportunity-building networks
- Access to internships and professional experiences
The Albertus Global Studies Degree Program
Professors and advisors keep students on a pathway to success through supervision and professional guidance. A successful completion of the Global Studies program means students will:
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Have a historical perspective and understanding of the development of the contemporary world.
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Comprehend political, economic, cultural, and technological forces that have contributed to globalization.
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Critically think through the problems and consequences resulting from globalization.
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Demonstrate specialized knowledge regarding an issue transcending national borders, or the impact of globalization on a particular geographical region.
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Communicate and articulate ideas and theories through highly developed research, written, and presentation skills.
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Demonstrate knowledge and skill base to pursue graduate studies and/or work in organizations involved in global issues.
Meet Robert Bourgeois, Ph.D.
In his courses, Robert Bourgeois brings to bear the universe story, history, and culture as forces which shape behavior and perception. A principal aim is the application of logical criteria to the evaluation of multiple cultural narratives, those of our Western inheritance and those of others.
"When I first came on the Albertus campus, I was immediately aware of a culture of courtesy"
One premise of his courses is that a citizen of the United States is also a citizen
of the planet. Another premise is the urgency of resisting materialist narratives
of existence which would extinguish the spiritual dimension of the human being. A
Dominican approach entails contemplation of the underlying webs of interconnected-ness
between humanity and nature and among all cultures.
Hear more from Dr. Bourgeois
The Albertus Global Studies Faculty
Where Will Your Global Studies Degree take You?
Possible career paths with a minor in Global Studies include:
Global Studies Courses
Students from any discipline are invited to pursue a minor in Global Studies. To earn the Global Studies minor, students must complete the courses listed below and submit a short paper (2-5 pages) to the Program Director which summarizes for each of the six courses the dimension of globalization central to that course.
Through successful completion of the Global Studies Program, students will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the historical development of the contemporary world;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the political, economic, cultural, and technological forces that have contributed to globalization;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the benefits and problems resulting from globalization;
- Be capable of bringing a global perspective to bear on the analysis of local and regional issues;
- Demonstrate specialized knowledge regarding an issue transcending national borders, or the impact of globalization on a particular geographical region;
- Demonstrate highly developed research, critical thinking, and written communication skills;
- Demonstrate a sufficient knowledge and skill base to pursue graduate studies and/or work in organizations involved in global issues.
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The Albertus Global Studies Degree Mission Statement
The mission of the Global Studies minor is to provide students with a multidimensional understanding of the forces that are pulling the peoples of the world together into shared destinies, to prepare them for employment in a globalized world, and to equip them with the intellectual tools and moral perspectives to respond to the ethical and environmental challenges which are global in nature and require global responses.
One premise of the Global Studies minor is that a citizen of the United States is also a citizen of the planet. A Dominican approach entails contemplation of the underlying webs of interconnectedness between humanity and nature and among all cultures as a foundation for addressing the needs of a globalizing world.