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Description
Student Learning Outcomes
By embracing two broad themes - intercultural competence and authentic global citizenship- the Global Studies major will:- prepare students through the social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities with knowledge and a broad understanding of global society and the societies of diverse foreign countries and cultures;
- enable students to apply analytical and philosophical tools for interpretation of and critical thinking about global issues and data;
- prepare students for employment in many fields including government, non-governmental organizations, business with international marketing, journalism and other fields that require professionals with interdisciplinary education, global literacy, and cross-cultural competencies;
- provide the training, tools, and experiences for global studies majors to become authentic global citizens; and
- utilize the international resources of SDSU to benefit the citizens of South Dakota, the United States, and the world
Detailed Course Facts
Application deadline June for Fall semester; November for Spring semester Tuition fee- USD 7836 Year (National)
- USD 18044 Year (International)
Duration full-time 48 months Languages Take an IELTS test
- English
Course Content
Major Requirements: 43Major Core: 18
- World Civilizations
- Global Studies
- Current World Problems
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- World Religions
- World Regional Geography
- Option 1 - 7 Credits in one language above the 202 level
- Option 2 - Qualified Waiver
- Option 3 - Two Languages
- Global Food Systems
- Comparative Economic Systems
- Economics of International Sector
- Economic Development
- Regional Geography
- Geography of Religion
- Cultural Geography
- Environmental Geography
- Population Geography
- Geography of the Future
- Political Geography
- Geopolitics
- Geography of Terrorism
- Introduction to Leadership and Management of Non-Governmental Organizations
- History of Modern Asia
- History of the Middle East
- History of Religious Thought
- World History since 1945
- History of Latin America
- Contemporary Europe
- Cold War Europe
- TopicsTurkey: East meets West
- Political Ideologies
- European Democratic Government
- Latin American Politics
- International Relations
- European Union
- International Law and Organization
- Modern Political Philosophy
- Cultural Anthropology
- History of World
- Modern Art and Architecture Survey
- World Literature
- Literature of Diverse Cultures
- Capstone Course in Peace and Conflict Studies
- Topics in European Cultures
- Societies in European Cultures
- Topics in Francophone Cultures
- French Civilization
- Race, Revolution, and Slavery: Perspectives on Haiti
- Deutschland Heute
- German Civilization I
- Futuristic Communications
- Ethics of Globalization
- Model UN Credits
- Canadian Values, Institutions, and Human Rights
- Race, Revolution, and Slavery: Perspectives on Haiti
- Latin American Cultures
- Latin American Societies
- Modern Political Philosophy
- Environmental Ethics
- Geography of Religion
- Race and Ethnic Relations
- Spanish Culture and Civilization
- Latin American Culture & Civilization
- 19th and 20th Century Spain
- 20th Century Latin America
- Visions of the United States from the Hispanic World
Students may use a variety of travel experience courses in the catalog to fulfill this requirement for a cross-cultural experience outside of the United States that includes at least three credits of academic coursework and lasts at least 4 weeks.
English Language Requirements
IELTS band : 5.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 500 TOEFL iBT® test : 61
To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to
take an IELTS test. More About IELTSRequirements
Work Experience
No work experience is required.
Want to improve your English level for admission?
Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.
- ✔️ Flexible study schedule
- ✔️ Experienced teachers
- ✔️ Certificate upon completion
📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.
Related Scholarships*
- Academic Excellence Scholarship
"The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."
- Alumni Study Travel Fund
Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.
- Amsterdam Merit Scholarships
The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.
* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than South Dakota State University.
Funding
SDSU offers a variety of academic scholarships. Awards are based on academic achievement, activities participation and leadership.Accreditation
South Dakota State University has been granted the full, ten-year reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission. An accreditation team of representatives from peer institutions commended SDSU for:
- Dedicated faculty and staff
- Quality new facilities
- Excellent student leadership
- Shared governance
- Partnerships with local community
- Robust and Integrated assessment program
- Successful transition to NCAA Division I Athletics