The global studies master of arts program offers an interdisciplinary MA degree in global studies for students who contemplate careers in international affairs, international development, diplomacy, international organizations, or domestic organizations with an international focus. The two-year program is on the quarter system. Three terms (1 year) is equivalent to two semesters. The degree program can be tailored to meet the unique professional needs of each student. In close consultation with a faculty advisor, the student develops a program that combines expertise in a specific professional area with interdisciplinary training in global studies.
Faculty and students in the Department of Global Studies integrate theory and praxis, drawing pragmatically from a variety of fields and perspectives in order to address rapidly changing and complex global issues. Through interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary teaching and scholarship, we interrogate the continuities, disjunctures, articulations, and contradictions of ongoing, transformative processes around the world and in specific geographical and cultural contexts. Our work emphasizes power, inequality, and identity, sharing a common focus on the impact of global social change on particular communities and individuals. We are committed to understanding social change and promoting cross-cultural understanding, social justice, environmental justice, sustainable development, gender and racial equity, Indigenous rights, and access to education.
We offer an interdisciplinary MA degree in Global Studies for students consindering careers in global sustainable development, international education, global health, human rights, and related fields. Our graduates successfully secure careers in non-profit organizations, INGOs, policy organizations, study abroad offices, public service, and higher education settings. Our program is on the trimester system. Three trimesters (fall, winter, spring) is equivalent to two semesters. The majority of our students complete their MA degree within two academic years. Many are able to secure funding for their research or thesis projects from internal and external sources.
