BA in Global and International Studies
Below is a sample 4-year plan for students pursuing the BA in Global and International Studies. To view the list of courses approved to fulfill Core 34, please visit the KU Core 34 page.
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ENGL 101 (Core 34: English (SGE))010 | 3 | ENGL 102 (Core 34: English (SGE))010 | 3 |
| Core 34: Math and Statistics (SGE)030 | 3 | BA Quantitative Reasoning (BAQR)2 | 3 |
| 1st Semester Language (BA Second Language) | 5 | 2nd Semester Language (BA Second Language) | 5 |
| GIST 220 (FALL ONLY) | 3 | Core 34: Communications (SGE)020 | 3 |
| GIST Core Knowledge Course3 | 3 | ||
| 14 | 17 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| 3rd Semester Language (BA Second Language) | 3 | 4th Semester Language (BA Second Language) | 3 |
| Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE) (could be approved GIST major course)060 | 3 | Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE) (Could be approved GIST major course)050 | 3 |
| Core 34: Natural and Physical Sciences (SGE)040 | 4-5 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 |
| BA Laboratory/Field Experience (LFE) | 1 | GIST Issues in Global Studies Course5 | 3 |
| GIST Issues in Global Studies Course5 | 3 | GIST International Electives Course5 | 3 |
| 14-15 | 15 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Core 34: US Culture (SGE)070 | 3 | Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE)060 | 3 |
| Additional Language Course 300+ (Major Requirement)4 | 3 | GIST International Electives Course5 | 3 |
| GIST Issues in Global Studies Course5 | 3 | Core 34: Global Culture (SGE)070 | 3 |
| GIST International Electives Course5 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 |
| Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE)050 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| GIST 610 (Capstone Requirement, FALL ONLY) | 3 | GIST 698 or 699 (Capstone Requirement, SPRING ONLY) | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours1 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours 120-121 | |||
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Hour requirements (incl. 45 jr/sr hrs) are typically met through Core 34, degree, major, second area of study and/or elective hours. Students completing the BGS with a major must choose a secondary area of study. Individual degree mapping is done in partnership with your advisor.
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Visit this page for a list of courses that fulfill the BA Quantitative Reasoning requirement.
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A list of approved GIST core courses can be found on the degree requirements tab.
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This major requirement can be fulfilled by completion of one additional foreign language course (3 hours) beyond the 4th semester proficiency language requirement (300 level or above), or any available additional language course (3-5 hours).
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9 hours of "Issues of Global Studies" Coursework, and 9 hours of "International Electives" coursework is required for the major. A full list of approved courses for both categories can be found on the degree requirements tab.
Please note:
All students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are required to complete 120 total hours of which 45 hours must be at the Jr/Sr (300+) level.