Global Studies (BA)
Arizona State University’s online Bachelor of Arts in global studies prepares you to drive meaningful change in the U.S. and abroad. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills to address real-world challenges while advancing your academic and professional growth with an international perspective.
Global studies degree courses
Courses in the global studies major incorporate broad perspectives, covering topics such as statistics, political inquiry, cultural understanding and global justice. In your capstone, you’ll have the opportunity to complete an internship or engage in another global experience.
SGS 101: Thinking Globally (GCSI OR SB & G)
SGS 204: Professional Global Career Development
SGS 484: Internship
SGS 484: Global Experience
The jobs you’ll be prepared for
With a global studies degree, you’ll be prepared for careers in government agencies, foreign service, global businesses or nonprofit organizations. You can also pursue graduate studies to further specialize in your field. Potential career paths include, but aren’t limited to:
Social and Human Service Assistants
Growth: 8.6%
Salary: $38,520
Database Administrators
Growth: 7.0%
Salary: $99,890
Emergency Management Directors
Growth: 3.3%
Salary: $79,180
Social Science Research Assistants
Growth: 4.8%
Salary: $50,470
Intelligence Analysts
Growth: 1.5%
Salary: $86,280
Advertising and Promotions Managers
Growth: 1.9%
Salary: $127,830
Political Scientists
Growth: 6.6%
Salary: $128,020
Regulatory Affairs Managers
Growth: 3.3%
Salary: $128,620
Interpreters and Translators
Growth: 4.3%
Salary: $53,640