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    Global Studies Chair and Departmental Faculty Advisor
    Alexandra Delano
    Professor, Global Studies
    delanoa@newschool.edu

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    Chris McElderry
    Assistant Director of Student Success Advising at Lang
    clmcelderry@newschool.edu 
    646.909.2260

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  • This page outlines degree requirements for the major in Global Studies (BA Global Studies). Students can also study this subject as a minor. Read more about the Global Studies program.

    Requirements for the BA in Global Studies

    Only specific courses satisfy the major requirements, including electives. Courses should be chosen carefully, in consultation with the Departmental Faculty Advisor and your Student Success advisor. Learn more and track your progress in the Detailed Degree Requirements and Global Studies Requirements Worksheet below.

    Introductory courses:

    • UGLB 2110 (Dis)Order and (In)Justice (3 credits)
    • UGLB 2111 Global Economies (3 credits)

    Other required courses:

    • 7 Global Studies electives. Three must be at the 3000 level or higher. A minimum of three must be coded UGLB. (21-28 credits)
    • Foreign Language Proficiency (usually equivalent to four semesters of college-level study) (0-16 credits)
    • Collaborative Research Seminar (3-4 credits)
    • Experiential Requirement: UGLB 3903 Global Engagement Colloquium (2 credits)  

    Senior Capstone:

    • UGLB 4710 Senior Capstone Research Seminar (variable credit two-semester sequence)

    Total credits: 33-60

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