GBLSTD:BA - Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies
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Admissions Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Global Studies (majors: Anthropology, Geography, Sociology, and Interdisciplinary and Area Studies)
See general university admissions requirements at admissions.fiu.edu.
Common Prerequisite Courses
The BA in Global Studies has no common prerequisites.
For other degrees, a list of all state-approved common prerequisites, including alternatives, is available at https://cpm.flvc.org.
Academic Progression Requirements
Students admitted to the university are admitted directly to their chosen major. Students are expected to make satisfactory progress based on critical indicators, such as GPA in specific courses or credits earned. In cases where students are not making satisfactory progress, a change of major may be required. Advisors work to redirect students to more appropriate majors when critical indicators are not met.
*Or any other adviser-approved theory course offered by the Department of Global and Sociocultural Studies or in another department.
†Or any other adviser-approved research methods course in the Department of Global and Sociocultural Studies or in another department.
Students must select one of the following themes, and then complete two courses within that theme. The four theme options are reflected below.
‡Or any other adviser-approved thematic course offered by the Department of Global and Sociocultural Studies or in another department.
‡Or any other adviser-approved thematic course offered by the Department of Global and Sociocultural Studies or in another department.
‡Or any other adviser-approved thematic course offered by the Department of Global and Sociocultural Studies or in another department.
‡Or any other adviser-approved thematic course offered by the Department of Global and Sociocultural Studies or in another department.
This program prepares students interested in the social sciences for teaching Social Studies at the secondary level. The major incorporates current results from education research, effective curriculum materials, use of technology, and a global perspective in collaborative learning. Program requirements include field experiences and an internship. Interested students are encouraged to contact the department for additional details and information on teacher support programs.
All students must pass the GK Exam by the time they reach 72 credit hours in their program of study. All stated admission requirements are to be considered minimum. A student who meets these minimum requirements is not automatically assured admission. Program admission requirements are subject to change. It is the responsibility of the student to assure that he/she has met the requirements
Admissions Requirements for the BA in Global Studies (major: Geography/Social Studies Education)
To qualify for admission to the program, undergraduate candidates must have met all the lower division requirements including: 60 credit hours of lower-division courses, all general education requirements, lower division GPA of 2.5 or higher, and achieve the competencies of the FTCE General Knowledge Exam (GK).
There are no tracks, specializations, concentrations, areas of emphasis, or other curricular offerings associated with this program.