Global Studies
The Global Studies major prepares students for graduate studies and/or careers in government service, non-governmental organizations, the military, and other fields that require resourceful engagement with global culture, economics, politics, and business. Global Studies is grounded in history and offers a selection of interdisciplinary courses to provide balanced understanding of global interconnections, structures, and dynamics. Students may then concentrate their capstone studies in any interdisciplinary combination.
Common Career Paths
Some of the top jobs for those with a Global Studies bachelor degrees include ambassador, political affairs officer, civil service worker, congressional aide, human resources coordinator, analyst, and much more.
Common Salary Ranges for Graduates
As mentioned above, there’s a long list of career opportunities for those with Global Studies degrees. But, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average annual salary for the following positions (which may require additional education) in North Carolina in 2021:
- Financial Managers $161,720
- Legislator: $57,110
Average Tuition Cost
The average cost for an incoming residential freshman to attend MU is less than $18,000 – similar to the cost of attending one of the big-box public schools, but with the enhanced value of a highly-regarded private school with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
While tuition varies, depending on a student’s financial aid package, it’s important to know that the average financial award for an incoming residential freshman at MU is more than $34,000.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
More than 97% of MU students receive some form of financial aid, with the University offering more than $24 million annually to students for scholarships. If a student is active military, family of active military, or a veteran, they may also qualify for MU’s military education benefits.
Interested in Methodist University’s Global Studies program?
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Global Studies major prepares students for graduate studies and/or careers in government service, non-governmental organizations, the military, and other fields that require resourceful engagement with global culture, economics, politics, and business. Global Studies is grounded in history and offers a selection of interdisciplinary courses to provide balanced understanding of global interconnections, structures, and dynamics. Students may then concentrate their capstone studies in any interdisciplinary combination.
As mentioned above, there’s a long list of career opportunities for those with Global Studies degrees. But, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average annual salary for the following positions (which may require additional education) in North Carolina in 2021:
- Financial Managers $161,720
- Legislator: $57,110
Mission
The mission of Global Studies is to graduate broadly resourceful students with skills, knowledge, and understanding of the world in many dimensions. To that end Global Studies is an interdisciplinary major grounded in history. Students may also take courses in political science, economics, language, geography, literature, and religion. The required major curriculum leaves ample option for minor fields or clusters of investigation in any area of relevance to the student’s particular interests across the entire university curriculum.
Goals
Global Studies majors will develop knowledge and understanding of the historical, political, economic, cultural, and social dynamics of the world, along with research, analysis, oral presentation, and written communication skills that prepare them for employment and/or advanced study.
Contact
Patrick O’Neil, Ph.D.
