Economy and Industry
Bachelor of General Studies
Coursework Location(s)
Main/Tucson
Online - Global Direct
Areas of Interest
- Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship
- Law, Policy & Social Justice
- Environment & Sustainability
- Arts & Media
- Communication, Journalism & Public Relations
- Culture & Language
- English & Literature
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Philosophy & Religious Studies
- Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Agricultural Sciences
Discover how the world's nations are economically, politically, socially and culturally interdependent with a degree that offers a global perspective to historical and contemporary issues. Students in the Bachelor of Arts program in General Studies with a Global and Intercultural Understanding emphasis look at the interplay of customs, cultures, mores, practices, contributions and struggles of peoples around the globe. Through ethnographic accounts, students learn about ways of life across the world and gain the academic preparation needed to succeed in an increasingly global workforce. The program requires that students take at least one course outside of their own ethnic or cultural framework that focuses on a culture, society or language of a nation or region outside of the United States, Canada or Europe.
Learning Outcomes
Multidisciplinarity; Effectively analyze and synthesize the relationship between multiple disciplines of study. Cultural Competence; Identify and recognize cultural differences and the impact of an educated citizen and responsible member in global society. Effective Communication; Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate ideas using a variety of different media (oral, written, visual) and basic information technologies. Focus Theme Outcomes; Demonstrate success meeting a corresponding learning outcome with the students' selected focus theme. Career Preparation; Develop and identify the academic preparation, opportunities, and potential contributions to careers in their major field.
Sample Courses
- ANTH 303: Gender and Language
- FTV 375: Television and U.S. Culture
- SOC 467: Race and Ethnic Relations
Career Fields
- Education
- International relations
- Journalism
- Law
- Public policy
Level of Math
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
Pre-major Required?
NO
Sample Plans 2020 - Economy and Industry
First Year
1st Semester
Credits
ENGL 101 First-Year Composition
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Math- General Strand
3.00
Second Language
4.00
LASC 197M- Success Starts Here
1.00
2nd Semester
Credits
ENGL 102 First-Year Composition
3.00
Second Language
4.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Second Year
3rd Semester
Credits
Emphasis Course- GIU
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
4th Semester
Credits
Emphasis Course- GIU
3.00
Concentration One Course
3.00
Concentration Two Course
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Third Year
5th Semester
Credits
Emphasis Course- GIU
3.00
Emphasis Course- GIU
3.00
Concentration One Course
3.00
Concentration Two Course
3.00
Concentration Three Course
3.00
6th Semester
Credits
Emphasis Course- GIU
3.00
Emphasis Course- GIU
3.00
Concentration One Course
3.00
Concentration Two Course
3.00
Concentration Three Course
3.00
Fourth Year
7th Semester
Credits
Emphasis Course- GIU Internship Recommended
3.00
Emphasis Course- GIU
3.00
Concentration Three Course
3.00
Elective Course
3.00
Elective Course
3.00
8th Semester
Credits
Emphasis Course- GIU
3.00
Elective Course
3.00
Elective Course
3.00
Elective Course
3.00
Elective Course
3.00
LASC 498- Capstone Course
1.00