Global Studies B.A.


Global Studies B.A.

Degree Requirements

First Year Seminar.....................................................................................3

Students entering CSUMB as Freshman or Lower Division Transfer Students with fewer than 30 units are required to complete First Year Seminar.

University Learning Requirements (ULRs)...............................................(48)

The State of California requires completion of a 48 unit General Education program which includes a minimum of 9 upper division GE semester units taken no sooner than the term in which the student achieves upper division status (60+ units). At CSUMB, these GE courses are identified as ULRs. Courses that meet ULR and Major requirements are indicated by *. While these courses satisfy two or more requirements, course units are allocated in the major section only.
-4 GS 362 meets Lit/Pop ULR -4 GS 330 meets Ethics ULR
   40 units

American Institutions
Students can satisfy this requirement at CSUMB by successfully completing Democratic Participation and US Histories ULRs.

Lower Division..............................................................39

Upper Division................................................................9

Graduation Learning Outcomes (GLOs)...................................................(24)

Many GLOs also meet major requirements and are indicated by *. Units for these courses are allocated in the major section only.
-4 GS 310 meets Culture&Equity ULR
-4 GS 380S meets UD Service Learning
16 units

Culture & Equity..............................................................4

Language.......................................................................12
Students are assumed to begin their language study at the 102 level, and are required to demonstrate proficiency through the 202 (intermediate) level. Students should consult WLC to determine appropriate placement, as some students may need more courses.

Technology & Information...............................................4

Service Learning..............................................................4
Service Learning is an upper division requirement and must be taken no sooner than the term in which the student achieves upper division status (60+ units).

Major Learning Outcomes (MLOs).............................................................46

Upper Division Core
GS 300, GS 310*, GS 330*, GS 350, GS 370, GS 380S*, GS 390, GS 385, GS 400, plus 4th semester of language
Major Electives
 Choose two of the following courses:
GS 311, GS 315, GS 320*, GS 326, GS 335, GS 340, GS 345, GS 360, GS 362*

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR)................................(4)

Many courses on campus satisfy the GWAR requirement. Students should consult with their major advisor, as some GWAR-approved courses also meet major requirements.
*Recommended GWAR course for GS Majors: GS 362*

Free Electives.........................................................................................15

Total Units.........................................................................................................120

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