Global Studies, Minor
Explore the political, economic, cultural and environmental forces shaping climate change, human rights and global conflict. Enhance your major with internships and cross-cultural learning that build skills for careers in international affairs, public policy and global development.
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Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Minor description
Global Studies minor description
The minor program in global studies offers you exposure to global processes and institutions from a transdisciplinary perspective. The program provides you with an introduction to the tools and skills necessary to make connections linking theory with challenging global issues.
Why earn a global studies minor at ASU?
At ASU, global studies draws on political science, sociology, history and geography to help you make sense of an increasingly globalized world. As a global innovation leader and the largest public research university in the U.S., with campuses in Arizona, California and Washington, D.C., ASU brings together leading scholars and practitioners across diplomacy, environmental and migration issues.
You'll examine the connections among political institutions, international organizations and global trends while sharpening your ability to communicate complex concepts accurately to the decision makers who act on them.
Additional details
Get involved with Model United Nations at ASU, a student organization where members gather to discuss international affairs, research complex global issues and simulate the work of the United Nations.
Courses
This undergraduate minor includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The minor requires 18 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the minor, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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The minor in global studies requires 18 credit hours, of which 12 credit hours must be upper-division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be completed through The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search. Only courses completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or better may be applied toward the minor requirements. |
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SGS 101 Thinking Globally
(GCSI)
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SGS 301 Principles of Global Studies
(GCSI)
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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SGS 303 Global Trends
(GCSI)
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Upper Division
SGS Elective
A maximum of three credit hours of SGS 484 International Experience or three credit hours of SGS 499 Individualized Instruction may be applied to the minor.
9 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 9 |
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SGS Elective
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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Enrollment requirements
GPA Requirement: None
Incompatible Majors: BA in global studies; BA and BS in international relations
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
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Careers this global studies minor prepares you for
Minor programs enable students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors.
Graduates with a minor in global studies have developed critical thinking and communication skills and cross-cultural awareness. These skills prepare graduates to pursue careers in diplomacy, foreign service, global trade and marketing, or international relations.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
School of Politics and Global Studies
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COOR 6797
spgs-ugadvising@asu.edu
480-965-8563
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