International/Global Studies

Overview of International/Global Studies

International/Global Studies is the perfect program for those who are interested in history, and how the world has changed and continues to change.  International/Global Studies programs are often separate from International Business programs, so although you will study global economy, you will also delve into the social and political ties between many countries.  Global issues often affect us in the United States as well, so knowing how we relate to different countries, and how they maintain their governments and countries is very important.

In order to gain a stronger understanding of different cultures, taking a foreign language is usually part of any International/Global Studies program, and it may be useful to become fluent in a language, especially when it comes time to choosing your career path.  You can expect to gain a well-rounded education in an International/Global Studies major, preparing you for a variety of careers in the international field.

Curriculum for International/Global Studies

In an International/Global Studies degree program, you will spend a lot of time learning about global history, as well as different cultures and societies.  Here are a few courses you may see if you enroll in an International/Global Studies college program:

• Introduction to International and Global Studies
• Behind the Veil: Religion, Race, and Ethnicity in France
• Introduction to the Comparative Study of Human Societies
• The Global Economy
• Human Rights
• Mass Communication Theory
• The Rise of India
• Introduction to International Relations
• The Sociology of American Immigration
• Transatlantic Crossing: America and Europe
• Language, Ethnicity, and Nationalism
• Women and Gender in Culture and Society
• Economics of Third World Hunger
• Early Modern Cities
• The Nazi Period
• The Age of Enlightenment
• The Scientific Revolution
• The Art of Diplomacy
• The United Nations
• Contemporary Social Movements

For students who wish to continue their studies in International/Global Studies, you should expect coursework in many different areas.  There are also Master’s degree programs available that will teach go more in depth about International/Global Studies.  Some graduate programs will have specific concentrations, to give you a more narrow education in what you want to study.

How to Enroll in International/Global Studies

There are many colleges and universities around the country that offer Bachelor’s degrees in International/Global Studies.  These programs are usually very demanding; if you are thinking of enrolling in such a program, you will want to be equipped with the necessary tools.  You will spend a lot of time studying, especially with so many courses in different areas of history, sociology and different cultures.  In order to acquire and maintain good standing in any International/Global Studies program, it is important to study and learn how to relate all your courses to each other, so you can later use them in the work field. 

Benefits and Rewards of International/Global Studies

International/Global Studies degree programs work to teach students about the extreme and quick changes that have gone on in our world, and are currently going on.  Focusing from a variety of different perspectives, in an International/Global Studies program you will learn about different cultures, ethnicities, political groups, religions, gender, and societies that make up our world.

Coursework may allow you to focus in specific areas such as history, economic issues, language, or several other areas.  You can expect to gain knowledge in many different topics as well as improve your skills in critical thinking, and reading comprehension.

Job Opportunities in International/Global Studies

For those who want to pursue a career in International/Global Studies, a possible career would to become an interpreter and/or translator.  Among those working as interpreters and translators, about 26 percent of them are employed by professional, scientific, and technical services, and about 23 percent of translators and interpreters are self-employed.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, interpreters and translators held roughly 58,400 jobs in 20010.  Employment for the 2010-20 decade is expected to increase by 42 percent!  You can expect the most employment in urban areas, such as New York and Washington D.C., but job prospects will vary by language and specialty.  Pay varies among industries, but the average annual wage for interpreters and translators in May 2010 was $43,400.

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