Global Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies prepares students to be leaders in an increasingly interdependent global community. Structured coursework in comparative social, cultural, economic, and political models provides a contextual framework for understanding today’s world. Through a multidisciplinary lens, students are asked to look critically at the issues facing nations today. Finally, coursework in foreign languages and cross-cultural communication, as well as engagement in overseas field experiences round out the course of study, providing the graduate with the practical tools needed to apply one’s knowledge and skills to the world at large. Students are required to complete at least one internship abroad and to study abroad for at least one full semester.

Students in the Global Studies major are encouraged to plan their language courses and study/internship abroad experiences as early as possible in their academic careers through consultation with their advisors, Deans, and the Associate Dean of International Studies and Programs. Freshmen are strongly urged to participate in a January internship/study abroad program offered through the Office of International Studies and Programs.

Study Abroad Requirements:

At least one internship must be international, and students must spend a minimum of one semester studying abroad. At least one of these experiences must be in either a non- English speaking or non-western country. For international students, at least one of these experiences should be fulfilled in countries where their native language is not the primary language. Students for whom English is their second language should take English courses or a third language in order to satisfy the foreign language requirement.

Area Studies Requirement (3 credits minimum):

Students are required to take a course in the history and/or culture of the country in which they are studying abroad. Students should plan to enroll in this course (or courses) at the university they are attending during their study abroad experience.

Extended Overseas Options:

Students are strongly encouraged to pursue more than the minimum required time abroad. Students can elect to spend up to five semesters overseas by availing themselves of several options or any combination thereof. Students may spend up to two years at either of Endicott’s branch campuses in Mexico and Spain and/or at any of Endicott’s approved study abroad sites. As of this writing, over 118 study abroad sites have been approved in 58 countries throughout the world, primarily through Endicott’s affiliation with the Council on International Educational Exchange, The School for International Training, and Lexia International. The list is continuously reviewed by the International Education Advisory Committee and updated on Endicott’s Website: http://www.endicott.edu/production/international/semesterprograms.html. In addition, students can complete their semester-long internships throughout the world, under the supervision of an Endicott faculty member through distance learning technologies. Students (other than those who begin their studies on Endicott’s campuses in Spain and Mexico) are expected to spend at least the first year and final semester in residence in Beverly.

Examples of Internships include:

United Nations
UNICEF
UNESCO
Amnesty International
World Affairs Council
Foreign service
International Institute
Centro Presente
French Alliance
Refugee resettlement agencies
Museums
Local consulates
International education agencies and offices at colleges and universities