Missouri State University

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Modern and Classical Languages 

Major in Global Studies

PROGRAM LENGTH: 45-51 HOURS (depending on language proficiency), including:

  • 6 Hours in a FOREIGN LANGUAGE beyond the 12 hours required for B.A. degree
  • 15 Hours of CORE REQUIREMENTS:
    Every student must complete GBL 250 (Introduction to Global Studies and Globalization; F, S*) and four out of the following six courses:

    •    ANT   100 (World Cultures; F, S)
    •    SOC  150 (Introduction to Society; F, S)
    •    GRY  100 (World Regional Geography; F, S)
    •    PLS   232 (Introduction to International Relations, F, S)
    •    ECO  155 (Principles of Macroeconomics; F, S)
    •    REL   210 (Paths of World Religions)
  • 15 Hours in one of three FOCUS AREAS:
    •    Language and Culture
    •    Business and Economics
    •    Politics, Society and Environmental Issues       
  • 15 Hours of REGIONAL STUDIES: One course in each of the following five regions:
    •    Africa
    •    Asia
    •    Europe
    •    Latin America and Caribbean
    •    Middle East

For more information, please contact Dr. Madeleine Kernen, Department Head of Modern & Classical Languages at 417-836-5122.