Global Studies

The Global Studies minor offers a unique interdisciplinary program designed to develop global competency in students by integrating global courses, language acquisition, an intercultural experience, and research into the traditional academic curriculum. It will provide students with diverse perspectives and practical skills necessary to thrive as active, engaged citizens in today’s dynamic international landscape. The minor can complement all academic majors, and help students become more successful graduates as they choose professions in our increasingly globalized economy.

Benefits of the Minor

• Knowledge: Students gain discipline-specific knowledge of global issues, processes, trends, and systems. Students demonstrate knowledge of their own culture as well as other cultures, countries, and regions.

• Skills: Students can successfully navigate cultural and linguistic differences. Students are engaged in global issues, and play an active role as leaders on campus, in their communities, and beyond.

• Dispositions: Students gain greater awareness of their own cultural identity and place in the world. Students gain understanding of social responsibility and what it means to serve others

The Global Studies minor online application and list of qualified courses can be found on the Office of Global Education Initiatives website: www.qc.cuny.edu/ Academics/Global Ed/OGEI. Consult the Director or members of the Global Studies Steering Committee, for questions and advising.