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Global Studies Minor

Study Abroad & Get a Global Studies Minor

The Global Studies Minor is a great way to internationalize your degree and it’s easy to take classes abroad that will help you finish the minor. Plus, there are many affordable options to study abroad, even some that may be less than the cost of in-state attendance at WWU! 

To get started: 

  • Start your study abroad journey! These resources will help you consider your goals for your study abroad experience and different program options that may be best for you. 
     
  • Once you have decided on a program, email your minor advisor to discuss your plan of study and which courses can apply to the Global Studies Minor. 
     
  • Need Help? Or maybe you don't see the right program for you? The EdAbroad office is happy to help!!
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City landscape in Prague, Czech Republic

 

Where do Global Studies Students Study Abroad?
 

As a Global Studies Minor, you can select from a variety of programs to study abroad. We have identified a few options and some of the selected classes that you may take abroad. To see a complete list of courses available at each site, please visit the host institution or program website. 

Australia
Thailand
Prague
Morocco

 

Program

 

Selected Courses in Global Studies

 

Approximate Cost

University of Liverpool, WWU Exchange - United Kingdom, Semester or Academic Year
 
  • Comparative Politics of the Middle East and North Africa
  • Global Challenges: Development, Inequality, Alternatives
  • Public Relations, Media and Digital Society

Semester - $4,120
Academic Year - $8,241 
**Housing NOT INCLUDED

USAC Prague, Czech Republic, Semester, Academic Year or Summer
  • Exploring the Great Art & Architecture of Prague
  • Modern History of Central Europe
  • The Holocaust - 20th Century Jewish Studies

Semester - $12,658
Academic Year - $22,315 
Summer - $5,480 
**All prices include housing

 

Program

 

Selected Courses in Global Studies

 

Approximate Cost

University of Tasmania, WWU Exchange - Australia, Semester or Academic Year
 
  • Human Rights & Global Justice
  • Indigenous Justice Issues
  • Globalization & Society 
Semester - $4,120
Academic Year - $8,241 
**Housing NOT INCLUDED
National Chengchi University, WWU Exchange - Taiwan, Semester or Academic Year
  • History & Culture of Taiwan
  • Global issues: Foreign Aid & Development
  • Politics in Southeast Asia
Semester - $4,120
Academic Year - $8,241 
**Housing NOT INCLUDED
USAC Bengaluru, India, Semester or Academic Year
  • Public Health in India
  • Conducting Business in India
  • India in the Media 
Semester - $6,495
Academic Year - $10,293 
**All prices include housing
USAC Chiang Mai, Thailand, Semester, Academic Year or Summer
  • Buddhist Psychology - Theories and Applications
  • Highland Ethnic Peoples & Social Transformation of Northern Thailand
  • Diplomacy in Southeast Asia
Semester - $8,480
Academic Year - $13,960
Summer - $4,480 
**All prices include housing

 

Program

 

Selected Courses in Global Studies

 

Approximate Cost

CIEE Open Campus Monteverde, Costa Rica, Quarter, Semester, or Summer
 
  • Coffee Cultivation, Commerce & Culture
  • Nature Photography, Social Media & Environmental Engagement
  • Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems
Quarter - $11,000
Quarter Global Internship - $8,950 
Summer - $5,500 
**All prices include housing + meals
CIEE Open Campus Yucatan, Mexico, Quarter, Semester, or Summer
  • Sustainable Tourism
  • Mayan History, Culture & the Environment
  • Modern Mexican Politics & International Relations
Quarter - $6,500
Quarter Global Internship - $6,950 
Summer - $4,250 
**All prices include housing + meals
USAC Montevideo, Uruguay, Semester or Academic Year
  • Latin American Social Revolutions
  • Women's Health - Global Health & Human Rights
  • International Marketing
  • Spanish Language - finish 1 year in 1 semester
Semester - $10,406
Academic Year - $17,811 
**All prices include housing + meals

 

Program

 

Selected Courses in Global Studies

 

Approximate Cost

ISA Worldstrides in Meknes, Morocco, Semester or Academic Year
 
  • Gender Issues: Women and Empowerment in the Arab World
  • Migration and Transnationalism in Morocco
  • Peace and Conflict Resolution
Semester - $13,995
Summer - $6,750 
**All prices include housing + meals
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"My experience with the USAC study abroad program in Montevideo, Uruguay, was nothing short of transformative. From the very beginning, USAC impressed me with its commitment to affordability without compromising on the quality of the experience. One of the program's standout features was its dedication to immersion. Through a carefully selected language buddy program, I had the invaluable opportunity to connect with locals on a personal level, honing my Spanish skills and gaining insights into Uruguayan culture that would have been impossible to acquire otherwise.”

Anya Roemer-Cominos, Class of 2024

Advising Info, Scholarships & Additional Program Options

Academic Advisor

Leah Lippman

Advisor, Education Abroad & Global Studies Minor
lippmal@wwu.edu, MH 204D

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Scholarships

Explore scholarships for study abroad! There are different opportunities for everyone. Be sure to read the criteria and eligibility requirements, and then apply! 

Students with Pell Grant funding are eligible for a variety of scholarships and discounts that significantly reduce the price of studying abroad. Some WWU students even manage to leverage fully funded opportunities with our partners! 

Advising Info

Global Studies students can choose from any of the study abroad programs offered at WWU. This flexibility allows students to select the experience and location that best aligns with their interests, financial needs, and academic goals. Both the study abroad experience and coursework taken abroad can be applied towards the Global Studies Minor requirements.  

Global Studies Minor requirements (25 credits): 

  • Intro to Global Studies (GLBL 201, ACGM GUR)
  • Study Abroad experience
  • One year (or equivalent) of a global language taken at WWU or abroad
  • Upper division transnational or globally focused elective courses (3 courses)

Credit transfer is not guaranteed. You must obtain department advisor approval to fulfill degree requirements. An official transcript from your program must be sent to Education Abroad for processing upon completion of your program.  

Additional Program Options

Do you want to explore other program options? Our office maintains a robust catalog of programs. Click here to see what other programs may be in your area of study.

Need help deciding on a program? Get personalized recommendations from our program match expert!