Global Studies

People, goods, services, and ideas flow across international borders faster than ever before.

At Kean, our new global studies major takes an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on a wide range of subject areas and methods to prepare students to tackle topics such as climate change, peace and security, international development, gendered health disparities, and migrant affairs.

Students can also incorporate foreign language, unique travel learn opportunities and internships into their program.

A degree in global studies prepares graduates for careers in government, non-profit and non-governmental organizations, philanthropic agencies, international business and communication. It is also excellent preparation for graduate study in the humanities, social sciences, international affairs, law, public health, development and communications.

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What You Learn

This customizable program opens doors for exploring, identifying, and understanding major globalization processes and issues from diverse theoretical perspectives and interdisciplinary approaches.

Develop global awareness, cross-cultural competence, and critical thinking
Build quantitative and qualitative research and policy analysis skills
Enroll in courses that evaluate the impacts on society of major globalization processes at local, national and international levels
Take a Travelearn course to Africa, Asia, or Europe or spend a semester at Wenzhou Kean University
Take a foreign language
Broaden your education and gain valuable skills with an internship

Tailor your program to your own interests and passions, in consultation with your personal faculty advisor. You take three core liberal arts courses, four advanced courses, a guided research capstone project, and an area of concentration. Choose to concentrate in either a specialized issue of global concern, such as women’s and gender studies, environmental justice, or Jewish world affairs; or in a region of geo-political interest like Africa, Asia, or Latin America.

Faculty
Jared Van Ramshorst, Ph.D. Assistant Professor

B.A. in Global Studies

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I like that there is a focus on global awareness. Its important to know about different countries and their governments. Businesses are very global too, and you have to understand the way different countries work. It's inevitable the work we do here will end up in different countries.

Natalie Hernandez

First Kean Global Studies major

The Classroom and Beyond

At Kean, we believe learning extends far beyond the walls of our classrooms and labs. That's why we encourage you to get involved in clubs and organizations, study abroad at our campus in China or elsewhere and pursue internships that will advance your career. Find out more.

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Study Abroad

Kean offers study abroad opportunities in many countries. Study at Wenzhou-Kean University in China for the cost of a semester at Kean USA.

Clubs and Organizations

Global studies students can join clubs such as the United Nations Association (UNA-USA) campus chapter, participate in the Interdisciplinary Democracy Dialogues series and take part in global cultural and civic events.

The China in the World conference explores China's global influence

Conferences and Workshops

Attend events such as the China in the World conference, the Jewish Studies Summer Institute, the Human Rights Conference, or the capacity-building Advocacy Workshops.