Global Studies Bachelor's Degree Overview
Our world is getting smaller, and it’s important to understand the implications of being a global citizen. Global studies majors at The University of Toledo design their own programs of study and explore international issues from a variety of perspectives.
Students focus on what interests them and take courses across academic disciplines. They specialize in one geographic area and on an international topic, such as the environment, security and peace, multicultural communication and many others.
UToledo global studies majors have the chance to live and study with people from other cultures. Toledo is a diverse city. UT brings students and professors from across the world to its urban campus.
Global Studies Bachelor's Degree Highlights
- Follow your passions. Advisers help tailor your global studies program to your interests. Choose courses from UT’s comprehensive catalog in many academic areas. Specialize in a specific region of the world or in a global topic that intrigues you.
- Study abroad. The majority of UToledo global studies majors study for at least one semester in another country. Students have traveled to the United Kingdom, Peru, the Netherlands and Germany.
- A multicultural city and university. UToledo global studies students study and live with people from a host of other cultures on campus. Toledo is a diverse city of immigrants. The University of Toledo attracts students, professors, artists and scholars from all over the world. The International House residence hall is a unique living and learning environment.
- Sponsored undergraduate summer research. UT global studies students receive stipends and are mentored by faculty.
Career Opportunities
A UToledo global studies degree is ideal for a variety of jobs in government, business and the private sector.
| Art dealer | Lobbyist |
| Foreign service officer | Nonprofit manager |
| International trade specialist | Tourism official |
| Journalist |
Our Alumni
"I have nothing but positive things to say about the global studies program at The University of Toledo. In a world that is so interconnected, it is extremely vital to have an undergraduate degree that allows students to expand their knowledge on world affairs, and this program provides just that opportunity. Furthermore, the structue of the global studies major allowed me to focus my studies on two areas that really interested me. I chose to regionally focus on Europe and Women’s and Gender Studies and, as a result, my course load was filled with classes that catered to my interests. The professors have been extremely helpful and knowledgeable."
Kaimyn Paszko
'16
Global Studies Bachelor's Degree Plan of Study
UToledo global studies students study across UT’s many academic departments.
Global Studies Bachelor’s Degree Sample Courses
| Cultural Anthropology | Principles of Global Studies |
| Current International Problems | Principles of International Relations |
| Patterns of World Development | Social Change in Developing Countries |
| Peoples of the World |
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Youth Nations
Are you a high school junior who is passionate about learning and making a difference in global issues?
Youth Nations is a week-long interactive global leadership experience during the summer at The University of Toledo.
Live on campus and learn from UToledo's expert faculty about world issues. Then work in a team with other students to brainstorm a plan to change the world. Teams compete for a chance to win a UT scholarship.
Global Studies Bachelor's Degree
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