| Required Courses |
20 q.h. |
| GST 6100 |
Global Basics: Globalization and Global Political and Economic Systems |
4 q.h. |
| GST 6101 |
Global Basics: Global Literacy, Culture, and Communication |
4 q.h. |
| GST 6102 |
Global Corporate and Social Responsibility |
4 q.h. |
| GST 6109 |
Basic Field Research Methods^
|
2 q.h. |
GST 7990
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Thesis^^
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6 q.h |
^Should be taken prior to the Thesis course.
^^This course, which requires faculty approval, should be taken as the last course within the program. Students who select a specialization must focus their thesis on that specialization. |
Electives |
20 q.h. |
|
Students may select five of the following elective courses, or select five courses from among the elective and the specialization courses (listed below the elective courses). |
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GST 6330 |
Global Issues: Religion, the State, and Society |
4 q.h. |
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GST 6410 |
Global Focus: Education and Information Technology |
4 q.h. |
| GST 6420 |
Global Focus: Media and Communication Technology |
4 q.h. |
| GST 6430 |
Global Focus: Leadership and Management |
4 q.h. |
| GST 6500 |
Global Hot Spots: China and India |
4 q.h. |
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GST 6510 |
Global Hot Spots: Eastern Europe and the Middle East |
4 q.h. |
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GST 6520 |
Global Hot Spots: Africa and the Caribbean |
4 q.h. |
| GST 6530 |
Global Hot Spots: Europe and North Africa |
4 q.h. |
| GST 6540 |
Politics of the European Union |
4 q.h. |
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Specializations
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12 q.h.
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If students prefer to focus their studies on a particular area of specialization, they may select select 12 q.h. from one of the specializations below, and complement their studies with 8 q.h. of elective courses (noted above), to meet the minimum 40 q.h. degree requirement. |
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Conflict Resolution Specialization
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12 q.h.
|
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Choose three of the following courses: |
| GST 6320 |
Global Issues: Peace and Conflict |
4 q.h. |
| GST 6324 |
Divided Societies in the Modern World |
4 q.h. |
| GST 6326 |
International Conflict and Cooperation |
4 q.h. |
| GST 6327 |
Conflict and Post-Conflict Development |
4 q.h. |
| GST 6300 |
Security and Terrorism |
4 q.h. |
Global Development Specialization |
12 q.h. |
| GST 6200 |
Global Players: The Funders |
4 q.h. |
| GST 6610 |
Sustainable Development
|
4 q.h. |
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Choose one of the following: |
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| GST 6210 |
Global Players: The Developers |
4 q.h. |
| GST 6310 |
Global Issues: Immigration and Labor |
4 q.h. |
| GST 6340 |
Global Issues: Poverty and Wealth
|
4 q.h. |
| GST 6440 |
Global Focus: Resources and Markets
|
4 q.h. |
Global Health Specialization |
12 q.h. |
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Choose three of the following courses: |
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| GST 6700 |
Global Health Perspectives, Politics, and Experiences in International Development |
4 q.h. |
| GST 6710 |
Critical Issues and Challenges in the Practice of Global Health |
4 q.h. |
| GST 6720 |
Emerging Infectious Diseases and Health Impacts of Social and Environmental Changes |
4 q.h. |
| GST 6730 |
Health and Human Rights, and Ethical Issues in Global Health Futures |
4 q.h. |
Nonprofit Management Specialization |
12 q.h. |
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Choose four of the following courses: |
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| NPM 6120 |
Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations |
3 q.h. |
| NPM 6130 |
Fundraising and Development for Nonprofit Organizations |
3 q.h. |
| NPM 6140 |
Grant and Report Writing |
3 q.h. |
| NPM 6110 |
Legal and Governance Issues in Nonprofit Management |
3 q.h. |
| NPM 6125 |
Promoting Nonprofit Organizations |
3 q.h. |
| NPM 6150 |
Human Resources Management in Nonprofit Organizations |
3 q.h. |
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Total Quarter Hours |
40 q.h. |
