Global Studies / Global Studies

Is this Academy for you?

We live in a global society. The goal of the Global Studies Academy is to cultivate globally-minded citizens who understand and appreciate multiple perspectives on issues our world is facing. Students will learn global competencies of the 21st Century and examine real-world problems through a Problems-Based Learning approach.

GLOBAL STUDIES

Students in the Global Studies Academy will experience the nuances of a liberal arts college education. Emphasis will include international studies, languages, classical studies, literature, philosophy, history, mathematics, and biological and social sciences.

Humanitarian Efforts/Social Sciences
Investigates the promotion of human welfare and social reforms.
Volunteer/Missionary Abroad
Disaster Risk Reduction Specialist
Program Director
Search and Rescue
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Specialist
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Urban Studies
International Relations
Theology/Religion, Pastoral studies, Youth Minister

Government & Public Administration
Planning and performing government functions at the local, state and federal levels, including governance, national security, foreign service, planning, revenue and taxation, and regulations.
Governance
National Security
Foreign Service
Military Studies
Revenue and Taxation
Regulation
Public Management and Administration

World Languages and Culture
A knowledge of one or more foreign language can be useful in the following careers:
Translator
Interpreter
Language teacher
Linguist

Liberal Arts (Interdisciplinary and General Studies)
If you major in liberal studies, you typically choose to focus on a particular area. Possible areas vary from school to school, but may include the following examples:
Art and Culture
Classical Civilizations
Ethics and the Professions
Literature and Society
Philosophy
Ethics