Global Studies

The Global Studies major seeks to instill in students a solid knowledge of particular cultures, while also providing training in the analysis of global connections - a way of preparing them to tackle the world of the 21st century. Global Studies majors are encouraged to become both global thinkers and global participants.

They learn how to relate their knowledge of a particular part of the world to the larger trends and issues that affect all peoples: the interconnections of the human and nonhuman environments; the transitional interactions of cultures, economies, polities; the globalizing processes of communication, technological, and science; the search for world peace, prosperity, and justice.

Program Offered

Global Studies
Bachelor of Arts

Quick Facts
Level
Undergraduate
Location
La Sierra Campus
Duration
74 Units
Accreditation
WASC
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Description:

A bachelor’s degree in Global Studies qualifies students for entry-level positions such as research assistants for research organizations, political campaigns, nonprofit organizations, or government agencies. Jobseekers who have earned a bachelor’s degree can benefit from internships or volunteer work. Many go into fields outside of politics and policymaking, such as business or law, which may require additional education or licensure.

WDLG 201 or demonstrated proficiency equivalent.

Social Science: Secondary Teaching
Bachelor of Arts

Quick Facts
Level
Undergraduate
Location
La Sierra Campus
Duration
109 Units
Accreditation
WASC
Curriculum Sheet

Description:

The emphasis in Secondary Teaching allows students to complete teaching credential coursework along with the major in Social Science. The program is offered in collaboration with La Sierra University’s School of Education, which provides the courses leading to the Secondary credential. Those courses must be completed in the recommended order, and students will need to apply with the School of Education for acceptance into the Teacher Education program.

To earn the California teaching credential, students must:

Take the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET)
Complete additional required testing
Complete student teaching or internship in a California public school

Global Studies
minor

Quick Facts
Level
minor
Location
La Sierra Campus
Duration
28 Units
Accreditation
WASC
Curriculum Sheet

Description:

A minor typically consists of taking a portion of the classes required for a major in that same subject. To get an idea of what you would be studying, check out the corresponding major. The requirements for your minor will differ by program, so be sure to ask a counselor to know exactly what courses are in store for you.

ECON255	Principles of Microeconomics	4
ECON357	International Economics	4
ECON366	Economic Growth and Development	4
ECON392	Essentials of Game Theory	4
HLSC476	Health and Global Environment	4
MGMT424	Global Poverty	4
MUHL338	World Music	4
RELG237	World Religions	4

Legal Studies
minor

Quick Facts
Level
minor
Location
La Sierra Campus
Duration
28 Units
Accreditation
WASC
Curriculum Sheet

Description:

A minor typically consists of taking a portion of the classes required for a major in that same subject. To get an idea of what you would be studying, check out the corresponding major. The requirements for your minor will differ by program, so be sure to ask a counselor to know exactly what courses are in store for you.

COMM328	Persuasion and Rhetoric	4
COMM354	Advanced Public Speaking	4
ECON392	Essentials of Game Theory	4
ENGL304	Advanced Expository Writing	4
PLSC440F	War Crimes and International Policy	4
MGMT347	The Legal Environment of Business	4
PLSC316	Comparative Government	4
PLSC420	International Organizations	4
PLSC474	Political Philosophy	4
PLSC494	Public Affairs Internship	1-12
PSYC482C	Critical Thinking: Theory and Application	2
PSYC482G	Eyewitness Memory	2
PSYC488B	Psychology and Law	4
PSYC488E	Political Psychology	4

Politics
minor

Quick Facts
Level
minor
Location
La Sierra Campus
Duration
28 Units
Accreditation
WASC
Curriculum Sheet

Description:

A minor in Politics is recommended for students who are interested in learning about the rich history of the world and how we can learn from it for the future. A minor typically consists of taking a portion of the classes required for a major in that same subject. To get an idea of what you would be studying, check out the corresponding major. The requirements for your minor will differ by program, so be sure to ask a counselor to know exactly what courses are in store for you.

PLSC420	International Organizations	4
PLSC432S	Law & Society	4
PLSC440A	Topics in International Relations	4
PLSC440F	War Crimes & International Policy	4
PLSC488E	Political Psychology	4
PLSC494	Public Affairs Internship (Maximum of 4 units)	1-4

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Career Outlook

3% Job Market Growth

$115,110 Median Salary

Political scientists need a master’s degree or Ph.D. in political science, public administration, or a related field. Employment of political scientists is projected to grow 3 percent from 2016 to 2026, slower than the average for all occupations. Political scientists should face strong competition for jobs as the number of candidates is expected to exceed the number of available positions.

The median annual wage for political scientists was $115,110 in May 2017. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $56,150, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $161,890.

In May 2017, the median annual wages for political scientists in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:

Federal government, excluding postal service	$123,230
Professional, scientific, and technical services	$118,320
Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations	$76,790
Educational services; state, local, and private	$58,960

Program Stats

Our Alumni Work in these Occupations

Social and Human Service Specialists
2
Higher Education Teachers
2
Tutors, Teachers, and Instructors
1
Compliance Officers
1
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
1
Social Media Specialists
1
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers
1

Our Alumni Work Here

Center For Employment Opportunities, Inc.
1
I College Prep
1
Cambly, LLC
1
Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program
1
Ca, Inc.
1
IPSY
1
International Justice Mission
1

Student Learning Outcomes

Critical Analysis: Students will learn strategies in critical reading, thinking, and writing, demonstrating proficiency in areas that facilitate engagement with complex ideas and problems, the questioning of bias and/or assumption, the exploration of perspectives, and the acknowledgment of complexity.
Oral Presentation Skills: students will transmit their own critical work verbally with clarity, accuracy, & conviction.
Engagement with Diversity: students will become familiar with and sensitive to issues of diversity by engaging issues of race, ethnicity, class, and gender.
Disciplinary Proficiency: students will develop disciplinary proficiency through required departmental academic assignments and projects.
Research Methodology: students will demonstrate a grasp of disciplinary-based research methodologies – both quantitative and qualitative.
Religious/Moral/Ethical Values: students will develop an awareness of and engagement with the important religious, moral, and ethical issues of the past and present.

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Partial information in this page was retrieved from Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Political Scientists, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/political-scientists.htm (visited October 29, 2018).

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