- B.A./B.S. in International & Global Studies: Global Studies
- B.A./B.S. in International & Global Studies: International Development Studies
- B.A./B.S. in International & Global Studies: Asian Studies (not accepting new students)
- B.A./B.S. in International & Global Studies: Latin American Studies (not accepting new students)
- Minor in International and Global Studies
- Undergraduate Certificate in Global Studies
- Undergraduate Certificate in International Development Studies
- Undergraduate Certificate in Middle East Studies
Our International and Global Studies degree programs endeavor to foster a deep understanding of global concerns such as social justice, human rights, war and peace, development, environmental protection, gender, inequality, health, labor rights and poverty alleviation. The Bachelor’s degree offers opportunities to specialize in International Development Studies and Global Studies. We also offer a minor and three undergraduate certificates designed to add a global dimension to any degree. These programs offer an excellent foundation for careers in which an understanding of global economic, political, social, historical, and cultural processes is important. Students are also prepared to secure admission to top graduate programs in the US and overseas.
Certificate in Middle East Studies
The Middle East Studies certificate allows students to explore themes related to the continent’s history, politics, people, economy, and culture from a multidisciplinary perspective.
For the Middle East Studies certificate students must take 24 credits of advisor-approved courses; discuss the options with an International & Global Studies advisor.
Students who meet PSU's Second Language B.A./M.A. Requirement will automatically be considered as having completed four out of 24 elective credits required for the certificates.
Study Abroad courses can count towards the Certificate when approved through the Course Substitution process. See an advisor for more details.
All courses used to satisfy the departmental certificate requirements, whether taken in the department or elsewhere, must be graded C or above. Courses taken under the undifferentiated grading option (pass/no pass) will not be accepted toward fulfilling departmental certificate requirements.