Major Worksheet
Course requirements
Course Descriptions
Glbl St course descriptions
Degree Planner
3 and 4-year Degree Plans
Enrollment Tips
FALL 2024
Courses with * will show up on DAR in September
Fall Courses Here
PAST COURSES
Click HERE for past course offerings
SUMMER 2024 COURSES
Session A Session B3 Session C
Travel Study
PETITION
Study abroad courses and UC/Non-UC courses
Petition for Committee Review
GLOBAL STUDIES COURSES- Fall 2024-25 Offerings
Core courses are offered once a year. Global Studies 1 will be offered Fall and summer, and tentatively Winter for AY 24-25. Travel Study is required for majors but students should visit advising office if they can't meet this requirement to explore options.
*I A STD 195CE is an optional internship course that fulfills capstone requirement for majors. Students must find their own internships
** GLBL ST 191 is for seniors only
Subject to change
Major Application Due
GLBL ST 1 (5 units) Tejas Parasher
GLBL ST 160 (4 units) Kal Raustiala
GLBL ST M161 (4 units) Steve Zipperstein
GLBL ST 1 (5 units) Shaina Potts
GLBL ST 102** (5 units) Maggie Peters
GLBL ST 103** (5 units) Eric Min
GLBL ST 160 (4 units) Sanjeev Gupta-elective Canceled
GLBL ST 191** (4 units) Adina Matisoff
*I A STD 195CE (4 units)
GLBL ST 104 (5 units) Hannah Appel
GLBL ST 191** (4 units) Tejas Parasher
GLBL ST 1 (5 units)
GLBL ST 110A/113AD (5 units)
GLBL ST 110B/113BD (5 units)
MINOR REQUIREMENTS
Minor worksheet
Enrollment Tips Declare the Minor
At least 20 units of the minor (upper and lower division) must be exclusive to the minor.
Fall 2024
Core courses are offered once a year. Global Studies 1 is only offered Fall and summer, and tentatively Winter for AY 24-25.
GLBL ST 160 (4 units) Kal Raustiala-elective
GLBL ST M161 (4 units) Steve Zipperstein-elective
GLBL ST 102 (5 units) Maggie Peters
GLBL ST 103 (5 units) Eric Min
Optional Travel Study
Fulfill 2 UD courses for minor
Locations vary (Europe and Asia)
Choose ONE option during senior year to fulfill the senior capstone requirement
1. One Quarter of Independent Research (Glbl St 199)
Complete independent research any quarter of senior year. Potential faculty advisors can be only Professors, Associate/Assistant Professors, or Emeritus. Lecturers, adjunct, and visiting instructors are not allowed.
Step 1: Topic and Advisor (Previous quarter)
Step 2: Enroll in 199 (by Week 1)
2. One Quarter of Internship Experience
Eligibility
International students should consult the Dashew Center prior to beginning their internship research process*
Self-placed Internships
Soph/JuniorYear
Enroll in Glbl St Capstone Bruinlearn to see previously approved internships and FAQs
Check out relevant companies and orgs listed on our Career tab
Create Handshake account to search for internships
UC-Sponsored Internship Programs
The programs below offer internship options that may fulfill the GS capstone requirement. Students must submit a petition form to check internship eligibility and enroll in an internship course (I A STD 195CE or equivalent) while participating in these programs.
UC Center Sacramento (UCCS)
UCLA Quarter in Washington (UCDC)
UCEAP Internship Programs
D.C. Fellows Summer in Washington Program
UCLA Global Internship Program
Students should plan around required Summer Glbl St travel study program.
Study Abroad is required for Global Studies majors and optional for Global Studies minors.
Effective Fall 2024: Global Studies majors are encouraged to fulfill the study abroad requirement through our Global Studies Travel Program. Alternatively, students may petition to satisfy this with two UCEAP courses or complete the requirement domestically. Please consult a Global Studies counselor to discuss your options.
Select the links below to learn more about each program.
Travel Study +
SUMMER Global Studies Summer Travel Study
**Check each program's website to confirm they are offered a particular year
Scholarships Available
Note: 2025 programs will be confirmed by November, 2024
Open to ALL MAJORS
UC Education Abroad Program (EAP) +
Approval Process
See Checklist here
See Database here
Visit the UCLA International Education Office for a complete list of programs.
Quarter in Washington (UCDC) +
Deadline to apply: Monday, Week 2 of Fall Quarter
Mandatory Meeting: Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
WHY DO HONORS
ELIGIBILITY
A good research question is not descriptive but explanatory-that is, it will produce explanations not descriptions or summaries. For example, rather than, “what is a slum?”, it should could be something more like “How do slums perpetuate racial inequality in Brazil?”
NEED HELP?
These are also available on the WI+RE website, and on the Library's YouTube channel!
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Students studying abroad through programs below are eligible for funding.
UCLA Undergraduate Research Center Awards:
We strive to provide holistic and comprehensive support to our students through one-on-one advising, workshops and events. Our ultimate goal is to encourage our students to make a positive impact in the world both during and after their college careers as informed and responsible global citizens.
Sandy Valdivieso
Liz Alvarez
We can assist you with:
• Thoughtful academic and professional planning • Exploration of research • Inspire internship opportunities and experiences abroad • Helping you connect your major to your career and personal goals • Clarifying the scope and requirements of the major or minor
Contact your Counseling Unit with questions about GE/IGETC Requirements, Course Add/Drop Petitions, Degree Plan Contracts, College-specific requirements, Holds, Grad Checks, Probation status, Readmission, etc. Contact the Registrar's Office with questions about registration, fees, classes, etc.- view FAQ's
Please include your name and UID in all emails. idps@international.ucla.edu
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