Department Chair
John Dietrich
Global Studies
Understand our interconnected world and the critical patterns of interaction that drive history, environment, culture, and humanity.
At a Glance
What You’ll Learn:
- Multiple perspectives and broad knowledge of global themes across a range of disciplines, including anthropology, history, legal studies, political science, economics, and sociology
What You’ll Do:
- Gain optional international experience by learning a foreign language or studying abroad
- Engage in hands-on experience through research projects or dynamic internships
Where You’ll Go:
- Career fields such as political affairs, international relations and diplomacy, foreign affairs, human rights, and nonprofit development
Program Highlights
91È«ÄÜ´óÉñ interdisciplinary minor in Global Studies will expose you to a wide range of viewpoints and crucial issues impacting our society. By engaging with accomplished faculty across different fields, you’ll explore themes such as the environment, indigeneity, inequality, health, human rights, migration, peace and protest, and politics and governance. Bolster your learning with hands-on experience through study abroad opportunities, independent research projects on public policy, or dynamic internships.
By including a Global Studies minor in your course of study, you’ll gain skills to succeed in various career paths. Connect with Bryant alumni who have launched nonprofits, traveled the world working for the United Nations and U.S. Department of State, and driven public knowledge at policy institutes.
The Washington Center
Bryant University’s partnership with in Washington, D.C., offers access to a variety of semester-long internships. Engage in hands-on experience through an internship with leading think tanks, the White House, the Environmental Protection Agency, and more.
Sample Courses
Our curriculum consists of engaging coursework that’s designed to prepare you for your future career. Just a few sample courses include:
Introduction to Global Politics
POLS 241
Principles of Anthropology
ANTH 242
United States Foreign Policy
POLS 351
Anthropology of Music Industries
LCS 458
Global Communication
COM 478
Learn by Doing
Lessons from a textbook can only take you so far. That’s why experiential learning is at the core of your Bryant experience. You’ll engage in hands-on projects and opportunities beginning your very first year — building skills in critical thinking, learning how to adapt to challenges, and fostering your determination to succeed.
Internships
Gain practical experience and grow your confidence through our many internship opportunities.
International Learning
Expand your horizons and immerse yourself in another culture through one of our study abroad programs.
Service Learning
Discover how to tackle society’s greatest challenges and put your ideas into action to benefit our community.
Student Research
Engage your analytical mindset by collaborating with faculty on original research in the lab and field.