Global Studies

Global Studies majors may meet study abroad requirement with the Global Studies Travel Study Summer program or petition two UCEAP courses. See Travel Study section below for additional information

Global Studies majors or minors may use UCEAP courses for Glbl St electives see UCEAP section below for petitioning process and pre-approved courses from major and minor electives. 

Global Studies Travel Study Program

SUMMER Global Studies Summer Travel Study (REQUIRED for Majors)

Scholarships Available

Petitioning UCEAP courses as substitute for Glbl St Travel Study Summer Programs

Students may seek approval for 2 UCEAP courses. Courses should focus on the region you are visiting (preferably the country) within a global context. Topics such as cultural exchanges, immigration, colonization, war, conflict, international cooperation, trade, and international business/markets. Courses solely focused on domestic/within country issues will not be approved.

Petition Deadline: December 2nd of the term you are applying to the major.

Students may enroll in UCEAP before courses are approved.

Criteria

• Fall, Winter, and Spring Programs are accepted.
• No more than 4 courses can be petitioned at a time. 2 courses are required.
• Syllabi must be included, which can be found on the MyUCEAP catalog.
• If courses are denied, 4 additional courses may be submitted by December 18th.
• Students must be enrolled in the UCEAP program by January 5th.
• Failure to meet requirements by the deadline will require students to enroll in one of the Global Studies travel study or will make them ineligible for the Glbl St major.
• These rules are final, and no exceptions are granted.

Petition Form and Instructions HERE

UC Education Abroad Program (EAP)

• Summer, semester and year-long programs in 42 countries. Take a Virtual World Tour to explore available locations!
• Many offer internships, research, and volunteer opportunities.
• Financial Aid available.
• Visit the UCLA International Education Office for a complete list of programs.

Approval Process (this process is for GS electives, not for Travel Study Requirement)

1. Check deadlines ahead of time and choose a program
2. Use database above to search for pre-approved courses for Global Studies*
3. Email course descriptions for pre-approval (allow 2 weeks for review): send 5–6 descriptions of courses dealing with globalization to the GS advising office.
4. GS major applicants must apply to a EAP program or register in travel study to be eligible for the major.
5. Submit official petitions upon your return. Courses must be 4 units and Upper Division.
6. *See College Website for College GE requirements

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