International and Global Studies

470 Urban Center (URBN)

503-725-3455

www.pdx.edu/global-studies/
  • B.A. in International & Global Studies: Global Studies
  • B.A. in International & Global Studies: International Development Studies
  • B.A. in International & Global Studies: Asian Studies
  • B.A. in International & Global Studies: Latin American Studies 
  • B.A. in International & Global Studies: African Studies (Admission to the program is currently suspended)
  • B.A. in International & Global Studies: European Studies (Admission to the program is currently suspended)
  • B.A. in International & Global Studies: Middle East Studies (Admission to the program is currently suspended)
  • Minor in International and Global Studies
  • Certificate in African Studies
  • Certificate in Asian Studies
  • Certificate in European Studies
  • Certificate in Global Studies
  • Certificate in International Development Studies
  • Certificate in Latin American Studies
  • Certificate in Middle East Studies
  • Certificate in Contemporary Turkish Studies (Admission to the program is currently suspended)

The Department of International and Global Studies endeavors to foster a deep understanding of global issues, such as social justice and human rights, international development, environmental justice, health, international conflicts, gender and sexuality, and labor rights. We offer four B.A. concentrations: two thematic, interdisciplinary options, in Global Studies and International Development Studies, and two with regional specialization, in Asian Studies and Latin American Studies. The department also offers a minor and seven undergraduate certificates designed to add a global dimension to any degree. Our programs offer an excellent foundation for careers in which an understanding of global economic, political, social, historical, and cultural processes are important. Our students have also secured admission to top interdisciplinary and traditional graduate programs in the US and overseas.