Global Studies Minor ~ Faculty and Student QuotesOur Global Studies program grew out of an assessment of the sweeping changes at the end of the twentieth century. Global in nature, these developments ranged from rapid demographic, technological, and environmental changes to economic and political transformations that have radically altered the ways we think about the world. Global Studies narrows the gap between the changing world we live in and the focus and content of our educational programs. Global Studies at CSUMB offers students a progressive and transdisciplinary undergraduate education in global affairs, and prepares them for successful careers and effective citizenship in a global society that will be increasingly centered on the struggle for greater social justice, respect for human rights, and environmentally sustainable development. How does an evolving human community survive in the present day world? The answer lies in Global Studies. Your eyes will be opened . . . I promise. Through its diverse courses, unique learning experiences, and endless opportunities, Global Studies has molded me into a more aware and capable individual, providing me with the skills and knowledge necessary to actively participate in our ever-changing global community. Today, my eyes are no longer closed to the economic, political, environmental, and social injustices of the world; rather, I am now more prepared to confront and help change these inequalities. |