MAJOR WORKSHEET

 

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 

DEGREE PLANNER

 

 

Enrollment Tips

SPRING 2025

Courses with * will show up on DAR in March

 UPDATED QUARTERLY

PAST COURSES

Click HERE for past course offerings

SUMMER 2025 COURSES

 Session A  Session C 

                                                    

PETITION

 

Petition for Committee Review


GLOBAL STUDIES COURSES- Fall 2025-26 Offerings

Core courses are offered once a year. Global Studies 1 will be offered Fall and summer, and tentatively Winter for AY 25-26. 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

Fall 25 Winter 26 Spring 26 Summer 26

 


 

Major Application Due

GLBL ST 1 (5 units)
Shaina Potts

GLBL ST 102 (5 units)
Maggie Peters

GLBL ST 160 (4 units)
TBD

GLBL ST 191** (4 units)
Kal Raustiala

 

 

GLBL ST 1 (5 units)
Tejas Parasher 

GLBL ST 103 (5 units)
Eric Min

GLBL ST 160 (4 units)
Chris Wegemer

GLBL ST 191** (4 units)
Eric Min

*I A STD 195CE (4 units)

 

GLBL ST 104 (5 units)
Hannah Appel

GLBL ST 160 (4 units)
Waxman Dov

GLBL ST 160 (4 units)
TBD

GLBL ST 191** (4 units)
Tejas Parasher

*I A STD 195CE (4 units)

 

GLBL ST 1 (5 units)

GLBL ST 110A/113AD (5 units)

GLBL ST 110B/113BD (5 units)

*I A STD 195CE (4 units)

MINOR REQUIREMENTS


 Minor worksheet

Course Descriptions 

 

 

 

 

Enrollment Tips                       Declare the Minor

 

At least 20 units of the minor (upper and lower division) must be exclusive to the minor.

 

Spring 2025

Courses with * will show up on DAR in March

Spring Courses Here

PAST COURSES

Click HERE for past course offerings

SUMMER 2025 COURSES

 Session A Session C

Travel Study

 PETITION

Study abroad courses and UC/Non-UC courses

Petition for Committee Review

2025-26 CORE COURSE OFFERINGS

Core courses are offered once a year. Global Studies 1 is only offered Fall and summer, and tentatively Winter for AY 25-26.

Subject to change

Fall 25 Winter 26 Spring 26 Summer  

GLBL ST 1 (5 units)
Shaina Potts

GLBL ST 102 (5 units)
Maggie Peters

GLBL ST 160 (4 units)
TBD - elective

GLBL ST 1 (5 units)
Tejas Parasher

GLBL ST 103 (5 units)
Eric Min

GLBL ST 160 (4 units)
Chris Wegemer - elective 

 

GLBL ST 104 (5 units)
Hannah Appel

GLBL ST 160 (4 units)
Dov Waxman - elective

 

GLBL ST 1 (5 units)

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)

Independent research on a topic of your choice with assistance from a faculty mentor. Potential faculty can be only Professors, Associate/Assistant Professors, or Emeritus. Lecturers, adjunct, and visiting instructors are not allowed. Check with our office. Commitment: 6-8 hours per week.

 

Step 1: TOPIC SELECTION

 

Step 2: ADVISOR SEARCH

  • Search for a Faculty Advisor  (Adjunct Professors are not allowed. Check instructor's title HERE), preferably faculty you've had classes with before. If interested in a world region, search for faculty on the Intl Institute Centers by region of expertise.
  • Contact faculty with a brief summary of your research topic and request. 

 

Step 3: ENROLL IN Glbl St199 (no later than Week 1)

  • Once Faculty advisor has agreed to assist you, ask them to submit Faculty Form by Wed of week 1 of term of enrollment
  • To be enrolled, submit signed contract by email (idps@international.ucla.edu) by Wed of week 1 of term of enrollment. Contract must include a short paragraph with your research topic/question and explains what you are trying to answer.
 Glbl St 199 Assignments
 Wk 1  Enroll in Glbl St Capstone Course Website (sample papers, FAQ's and more)
Wk 1&2  Attend two Undergraduate Research Center Cornerstone Research Series Workshops by week 2 of term  of enrollment
Wk 2  Schedule bi-weekly meeting with your advisor to receive periodic feedback on your paper
Wk 2-10  Spend 6-8 hours weekly completing assigned readings, writing  and meeting with advisor
Wk 10  Submit 10-15 final paper and proof of attendance to workshops to GS advising office to receive credit for capstone. Must submit final paper to faculty advisor to receive grade.
   

 

2. One Quarter of Internship Experience

Students find their own internship OR participate in a UCLA-sponsored program listed below AND enroll in I A STD 195CE to receive credit.


 Eligibility

  • Senior standing (135 units or more) and complete at least one core course (Glbl St 102, 103, or 104).
  • Internships must relate to globalization and deal with issues that involve crossing international borders. 
  •   Internship must be a min of 80 hours and 8 weeks during a quarter. On campus internships are not eligible. See additional eligibility HERE

International students should consult the Dashew Center prior to beginning their internship research process*

Self-placed Internships

 STEPS    

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
Junior Year
Search for internships  (process can take at least 5-7 months). Some federal internships require applications 1 year prior. Transfer students: begin process no later than Spring of Junior Year. See other options below under Internship Sites.
       Petition once you find an Internship and are interviewing for it, submit Capstone Interest Petition Form for approval (allow two weeks for processing).

  Enroll in I A STD 195CE course by following these STEPS once your internship is secured and approved.
 

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 prior to starting their internships 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. 

 STEPS  
Soph/JuniorYear Enroll in Glbl St Capstone Bruinlearn to see previously approved internships and FAQs
  Search for UC-Sponsored Internship programs and apply. Some programs require applications 1 year prior.
 Junior Year Once you find the program, meet with a GS advisor to make sure the internship course (typically I A STD 195CE) and internship site is eligible.
   Petition once Internship site is secured by submitting a Capstone Interest Petition Form for approval (allow two weeks for processing).

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

 
  • THE HAGUE | The Global Governance of International Human Rights
  • PARIS | Global Challenges in Postcolonial France 
  • SINGAPORE | Business and Leadership
                                                travel pictures of japan  

  

 

 

Open to ALL MAJORS

  • 10 UCLA graded units (two classes)
  • All programs are taught in English (there are no language prerequisites).
  • 3-4 week-long summer programs
  • Financial aid might cover part of the cost, check with Financial Aid office for details.  
  • Registration begins on November 18. To register, visit the IEO website

     
    ** DACA/undocumented students who are not able to participate in travel study may fulfill this requirement domestically. Please meet with a Global Studies counselor to explore your options. 

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.  

 

Approval Process

  1. Check deadlines ahead of time and choose a program
  2. Use database below 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

 

GET STARTED

See Checklist here

PRE-APPROVED EAP COURSES

See Database here

 

Visit the UCLA International Education Office for a complete list of programs.

 

Quarter in Washington (UCDC) +

Researching World Politics: can be used to satisfy the Governance and Conflict requirement as long as the paper focuses on globalization. Students must have paper topic pre-approved. Some examples of acceptable topics are:

• What explains support for trade, international finance, migration, or foreign direct investment
• The role of social media in spreading misinformation globally (not just the US)
• Globalization and the rise of the Far Right globally (or insert other problems like climate change)
• The role of international organizations in solving global problems (for example, climate change, the Russia-Ukraine war, development, terrorism, the Iran Nuclear Deal, regulating social media companies)

Power and Purpose: Understanding U.S. Foreign Policy: can be used to satisfy the Governance and Conflict requirement

I A STD 195CE: can be petitioned for Senior Capstone (internship must relate to globalization and deal with issues that involve crossing international borders)
 

Apply now for the 2025-2026 school year

Deadline to apply: Monday, Week 2 of Fall Quarter

 

 

 

WHY DO HONORS

  • Spend 2-3 quarters researching a topic on globalization you are passionate about
  • Individual mentorship from a UCLA faculty member
  • Departmental Honors recognition on diploma and transcript 
  • Strengthen research skills for graduate school and career
  • Satisfy your Senior Capstone Requirement

ELIGIBILITY

  • Be officially declared as an GS major
  • Completion of GS courses: (GS 102, 103, and 104)
  • Minimum 3.5 GPA for all upper division GS courses
  • Requirements and expectations can be found on our Honors Booklet below.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Fall: Glbl St 199 (optional)- Literature Review & 2 Workshops
  • Winter: Glbl St 199A- Outline/First Draft
  • Spring: Glbl St 199B- Final 35-50 Page Thesis

RESEARCH QUESTION

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?

  1. Check thesis samples and previous faculty advisors
  2. Workshop (narrowing down your topic, finding sources, organizing information, etc.)
  3. Complete this worksheet to start narrowing down your topic
  4. Global Studies Library Resource Guide: Find journals and sources for your thesis.
  5. Make an appointment with our Global Studies Librarian: Joseph Yue, joseph.yue@library.ucla.edu

 

 

APPLICATION FORM AND GUIDELINES

Honors Guidelines Booklet Application (gmail account required)  
Faculty Form 
 

 

SAMPLE HONORS THESES

Past GS Theses  Writing Assistance

 

 

WRITING ASSISTANCE

OFF-CAMPUS VPN ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS 

These are also available on the WI+RE website, and on the Library's YouTube channel!

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Visit the UCLA Center for Scholarships and Enrichment for additional assistance

STUDY ABROAD FUNDING

All Regions

Asia

Europe

Program-Specific Aid

Students studying abroad through programs below are eligible for funding.

General Study Abroad Scholarship Sites

  • UCLA Summer Travel Study Scholarships & Other Scholarship Opportunities
  • UCLA Scholarship Resource Center-Study Abroad Scholarships
    Search for scholarships, grants, & fellowships. Located at 233 Covel Commons. For more information, call (310) 206-2875
  • Studyabroad.com
    Forum on Financial Aid-Sources and Tips for Study Abroad Funding
  • UCLA Career Center Lab & UCLA Library
    There are numerous books available that highlight financial aid for specific programs and destinations. Here are a few to look into:
    • Financial Aid for Study Abroad by Gail Ann Schlachter and R. David Weber.
    • Work, Study, Travel Abroad: The Whole World Handbook, Council on International Educational Exchange.
    • Financial aid for research and creative activities abroad, Reference Service uclPress.
    • Financial aid for study and training abroad, Reference Service Press.
    • Financial resources for international study: a guide for U.S. nationals, Institution of International Education.

INTERNSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS

RESEARCH AWARDS

UCLA Undergraduate Research Center Awards:

  • Travel Grants
    Funding for presenting a paper at a regional / national conference
  • UCLA Undergraduate Research Fellows Program
    2-quarter (Winter and Spring) research project / honors thesis
  • UCLA Undergraduate Research Scholars Program (URSP)
    Completion of Honors Thesis or 199 project during senior year

UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS

  • UndocuBruins Fellowship Program: a fellowship program that ensures all students, regardless of immigration status, have the opportunity to receive financial support and achieve their educational and professional goals. Application closes August 29th, 2022.
  • Mariposa Achivement Project (MAP) Scholarship: MAP Scholarship was created to support undocumented students cover the cost of academic materials. Application will close on September 23, 2022.

Summer Research Opportunities

 

Major/Minor Academic Advising

We strive to provide our students with holistic and comprehensive support through one-on-one advising, workshops and events.

 

Students should work in partnership with their college advisor, major advisor and other campus units to maximize their time at UCLA and make a positive impact in the world both during and after their college careers as informed and responsible global citizens.

 

Global Studies & IDS Advisor Sandy Valdivieso

Sandy Valdivieso

Global Studies & IDS Advisor

Liz Alvarez

Advisors 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

College Counseling with questions about deciding on a major, GE/IGETC Requirements, Course Add/Drop Petitions, Degree Plan Contracts, College-specific requirements, Holds, Grad Checks, Probation status, Readmission, etc.

Registrar's Office with questions about registration, fees, classes, etc.

Email us

With questions regarding major requirements, research, internship, etc. Include your name and UID in all emails. Expect approximately 2 business days for a response. Email us here.

Virtual/In-Person appointments

Current UCLA students only. If you're not a UCLA student, please e-mail us. Our offices are located in Bunche Hall. Please come prepared with questions and make sure you reviewed our website prior to our meeting. The appointment will be cancelled if you're not present (online or in person) within 5 minutes of the scheduled time. MY.UCLA APPOINTMENT SCHEDULER