Global Studies ,Minor
Conflict, Development, Foreign Relations, International, NGO, Study Abroad, Trade
Are you interested in global issues? Do you hope to live or work abroad? Complement your major with a thorough knowledge of international issues, global institutions and the challenges facing humanity.
The minor program in global studies offers you exposure to global processes and institutions from a transdisciplinary perspective. The program provides you with an introduction to the tools and skills necessary to make connections linking theory with challenging global issues.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe or Online
2026-2027 Catalog Year
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The minor in global studies requires 18 credit hours, of which 12 credit hours must be upper-division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be completed through The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search. Only courses completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or better may be applied toward the minor requirements. |
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SGS 101 Thinking Globally
(GCSI)
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SGS 301 Principles of Global Studies
(GCSI)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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SGS 303 Global Trends
(GCSI)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Upper Division
SGS Elective
A maximum of three credit hours of SGS 484 International Experience or three credit hours of SGS 499 Individualized Instruction may be applied to the minor.
9 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 9 |
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SGS Elective
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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GPA Requirement: None
Incompatible Majors: BA in global studies; BA and BS in international relations
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
Minor programs enable students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors.
Graduates with a minor in global studies have developed critical thinking and communication skills and cross-cultural awareness. These skills prepare graduates to pursue careers in diplomacy, foreign service, global trade and marketing, or international relations.
School of Politics and Global Studies
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COOR 6797
spgs-ugadvising@asu.edu
480-965-8563
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