Bachelor of Arts - Global Studies

In this globalized world, it is important for students to cultivate the skills and knowledge needed to navigate through the complex, border-crossing movements affecting diverse communities. The global studies major is a broad, interdisciplinary program with subject areas like cultures and languages, political science, history and geography that builds a deep understanding of and appreciation for shared histories, different cultural practices and customs, and interdependent social, political and economic processes that shape the world. Students are training with the cross-cultural and linguistic competencies necessary to understand and engage with the urgent issues of today's world. This program builds on Webster's strength as a global university and our multiple campuses around the world, such as Geneva, Switzerland and Accra, Ghana, among others. As a global studies major, students will be able to study abroad in one of our international campuses as part of their degree. These campuses may also afford students the opportunity to undertake internships with local institutions depending on their location, further enabling them to specialize in their thematic area of interest. This major provides the tools for students to better address these national and transnational challenges.