ENG

Government and Public Service

Bachelor of Arts

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Social & Behavioral Sciences
  • Agricultural Sciences
  • Psychology & Human Behavior
  • Health, Nutrition & Fitness
Examine intricate theories and conceptual understandings of global phenomenon from a multidisciplinary perspective and the first step to engaging in cross-cultural collaboration and conversation. Global Studies critically examines global issues, taking an intellectual and experiential approach to teaching students to analyze, communicate, problem-solve and empathize. Emerging global health problems require a new generation of innovative thinkers who can identify trends and assess intervention options. The Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies with a Global Health and Development emphasis, adapted to real-world contingencies, prepares students to become these much-needed innovators. Coursework touches on topics from areas of study such as anthropology, geography, public health and regional studies to provide students with an understanding of global health priorities, as well as the history of health-related trends, priorities and intervention measures.
Learning Outcomes
Concentration Specific Outcomes; 1. Global Cultures: Students will analyze how local, regional, and/or national cultures have been impacted by globalizing forces. 2. Global Health: Students will Identify and assess how the health of humans and human communities have been impacted by globalizing forces. 3. Political Economy and Institutions: Students will explain how globalizing political-economic and institutional forces shape order/disorder and cooperation/conflict around the world. 4. Global Societies: Students will articulate how globalization has impacted identities, cultures, and local/national communities in ways that generate social stability and instability. Foreign Language; Global Studies students will communicate in a foreign language commensurate with a sixth-semester proficiency Globalization in Regional Context; Global Studies students will identify and articulate how globalizing forces impact a major region of the world Globalizing Forces; Global Studies students will articulate and critically evaluate the causes and consequences of globalizing forces Multi-Disciplinarity; Global Studies students will demonstrate familiarity with multi-disciplinary approaches to Global Studies Verbal and Written Communication; Global Studies students will demonstrate success in expressing themselves effectively in written and verbal communication
Sample Courses
  • GLS 250: Dimensions of Globalization: States, Societies, and Institutions
  • GLS 251: Dimensions of Globalization: Language, Literature & Culture
  • CHS
  • SOC 437: Health of Indigenous Populations
Career Fields
  • Health care
  • International aid
  • Education
  • Nonprofit
  • Human resources
Level of Math
General Knowledge
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
4th Semester Proficiency
Pre-major Required?
NO
Sample Plans 2020 - Government and Public Service

First Year

1st Semester
Credits
ENGL 101 First-Year Composition
3.00
Math- General Strand
3.00
Second Language- 1st Semester
4.00
LASC 197M Success Starts Here
1.00
GLS 250- Dimensions of Globalization: States, Societies, and Institutions
3.00
2nd Semester
Credits
ENGL 102 First-Year Composition
3.00
Second Language-2nd Semester
4.00
GLS 251- Dimensions of Globalization: Language, Literature, and Culture
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00

Second Year

3rd Semester
Credits
Second Language- 3rd Semester
4.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Regional Course
3.00
4th Semester
Credits
Second Language- 4th Semester
4.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Major Core II Course
3.00

Third Year

5th Semester
Credits
Second Language- 5th Semester
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Regional Course
3.00
Regional Course
3.00
International Immersion- Study Abroad
3.00
6th Semester
Credits
Second Language- 6th semester
3.00
Major Core II Course
3.00
Concentration Course- Global Societies
3.00
Concentration Course- Global Societies
3.00
Minor Course
3.00

Fourth Year

7th Semester
Credits
Regional Course
3.00
Concentration Course- Global Societies
3.00
Minor Course
3.00
Minor Course
3.00
Minor Course
3.00
8th Semester
Credits
LASC 498- Capstone Course
1.00
Minor Course
3.00
Minor Course
3.00
Elective Course
3.00
Elective Course
3.00

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