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 the analysis of a variety of international issues, global institutions and policy problems.
The minor program in global studies offers students exposure to global processes and institutions from a transdisciplinary perspective. The program aims to provide students 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
2025-2026 Catalog Year
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The minor in global studies consists of 18 credit hours, of which 12 credit hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be taken in courses offered by The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Only courses completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or better can be used to satisfy minor requirements.
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SGS 101: Thinking Globally
(GCSI)
OR 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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SGS Elective
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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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
An ASU student who is pursuing a degree at any ASU campus may elect to add a minor offered at any other ASU campus.
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 after the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the 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 competencies benefit graduates as they pursue careers in diplomacy, foreign service, international relations, international sales or marketing, or international trade.
School of Politics and Global Studies
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COOR 6797
spgs-ugadvising@asu.edu
480-965-8563
3 year programs
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These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
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