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It has become well-recognized that we now live in a global community. What’s less appreciated, perhaps, is that it takes much more than technology and business skills to be an effective agent in that community. It takes global wisdom. It takes cultural capital. The Bachelor of Arts degree in global cultural studies serves as a progressive alternative to the more specialized programs currently en vogue.
This new humanities-based, cross-disciplinary major provides graduates with an understanding of the complexities of the world in which we live, grounded in a familiarity with its historical, philosophical, political, social, cultural, aesthetic, and environmental elements; and the critical thinking and communication skills needed to make agile, confident and informed decisions. This major provides a broad foundation for students hungry for knowledge in the traditional university disciplines but who also see the necessity of confronting new global issues and realities.
Global cultural studies majors are encouraged to use their 18 elective credits for a minor in one of the following areas:
- Psychology
- Environmental Health
- Civil Engineering
- Public administration.
Students are also encouraged to spend a semester abroad.
Course Offerings
You will receive a well-rounded education through Point Park's core curriculum and classes in your major. Some of the courses in the global cultural studies program include:
- Modernity, Colonialism and Capitalism
- The Anthropology of Belief
- Literature, Performing Arts and Politics: A Global View
- Human Rights in Theory and Practice
- Global Political Ecology
For a comprehensive list of program requirements and course descriptions, see the program guide and School of Arts and Sciences course descriptions.
Career Opportunities
Graduates will be well prepared for the emerging transnational careers as well as careers in:
- Education
- International Development
- International Organizations (e.g. United Nations)
- Law
- Non-governmental organizations focusing on international affairs (e.g. Amnesty International)
- Journalism
- Public Service
- Civil Service
- Community Organizing
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