Program: Global Studies, B.A. - Texas Tech University

Apr 11, 2025

2017-2018 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog

About the Global Studies Bachelor’s Program

A Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies encompasses interdisciplinary study of global, international, and regional politics, economics, culture, and society. The global studies degree will provide students with training and education appropriate to individuals seeking careers in diplomatic service, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, and foreign policy. Students will be prepared to undertake graduate studies in a variety of fields with international orientation. Graduates of the program will be able to contribute to Texas Tech’s vision of championing global engagement, educating a diverse and globally competitive work force, and enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world. The global studies major requires students to take 21 hours of required courses, and 21 hours of prescribed electives. Students must take at least 24 hours in the College of Arts & Sciences. In addition, this degree requires 6 hours of 3000- or 4000-level foreign language. Substitutions may be made to these requirements with the consent of director. A minor is not required for completion of this degree.

Contact information: Dr. John Barkdull, Department of Political Science, 806.834.4043, john.barkdull@ttu.edu

Recommended Sample Curriculum

First Year

Fall

ENGL 1301 - Essentials of College Rhetoric 3 Semester Credit Hours
Oral Communications 3 Semester Credit Hours *
Mathematics 3 Semester Credit Hours *
Language, Philosophy & Culture 3 Semester Credit Hours *
POLS 1301 - American Government 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 15

Spring

ENGL 1302 - Advanced College Rhetoric 3 Semester Credit Hours
POLS 2306 - Texas Politics and Topics 3 Semester Credit Hours
Creative Arts 3 Semester Credit Hours *
Mathematics and Logic 3 Semester Credit Hours *
Life & Physical Sciences 4 Semester Credit Hours *

Total: 16

Second Year

Fall

HIST 2300 - History of the United States to 1877 3 Semester Credit Hours
English Literature 2000 Level 3 Semester Credit Hours
Foreign Language 2000 Level 3 Semester Credit Hours^†
Life and Physical Sciences 4 Semester Credit Hours*
Personal Fitness and Wellness 1 Semester Credit Hour*
Elective 1 Semester Credit Hour

Total: 15

Spring

English Literature 2000 Level 3 Semester Credit Hours
Foreign Language 2000 Level 3 Semester Credit Hours^†
HIST 2301 - History of the United States since 1877 3 Semester Credit Hours
GEOG 2351 - Regional Geography of the World 3 Semester Credit Hours
Personal Fitness and Wellness 1 Semester Credit Hour*
Elective 1 Semester Credit Hour

Total: 14

Third Year

Fall

HIST 2323 - World History Since 1500 3 Semester Credit Hours
Creative Arts 3 Semester Credit Hours *
Foreign Language 3000 or 4000 Level 3 Semester Credit Hours^†
Prescribed Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours (Students will choose prescribed electives with the guidance and consent of the major advisor or program director.)
CMLL 2305 - Introduction to Language and Culture 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 15

Spring

EMC 3358 - International Electronic Media 3 Semester Credit Hours
Prescribed Elective 6 Semester Credit Hours (Students will choose prescribed electives with the guidance and consent of the major advisor or program director.)
Foreign Language 3000 or 4000 Level 3 Semester Credit Hours^†
POLS 3368 - Transnational Issues 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 15

Fourth Year

Fall

Prescribed Elective 6 Semester Credit Hours (Students will choose prescribed electives with the guidance and consent of the major advisor or program director.)
Elective 6 Semester Credit Hours
Communication Literacy 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 15

Spring

GLST 4300 - Global Studies Capstone 3 Semester Credit Hours
Prescribed Elective 6 Semester Credit Hours (Students will choose prescribed electives with the guidance and consent of the major advisor or program director.)
Elective 6 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 15

Total Hours: 120

* Choose from General Core Curriculum Requirements .

^† A student must complete 12 hours at the designated level in a single language. The prerequisite for all sophomore language courses is credit for the freshman level. This credit can be determined through a credit by examination. The score attained on the exam will determine whether the student is placed in a second-year course, a 5 hour review course, or, in some cases, the first or second semester of a beginning (first-year) language course. See Arts and Sciences General Degree Requirements for further explanation.

Communication Literacy

All students will take GLST 4300 . Students will take three additional Communications Literacy courses, in consultation with the program advisor. Collectively, the courses must address written, oral, and graphic communications.