UG <p>Global affairs is an interdisciplinary major that introduces students to the global processes affecting all socities. Study abroad and internships are strongly encouraged. Students can complement their major with a second major or a minor.</p> 1903-12-30 <p>Our graduates work at:</p> <ul> <li>FBI&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </li> <li>Nuclear Regulatory Commission</li> <li>National Cooperation Business Association</li> <li>Target Corporation</li> </ul> <p>They are employed in a host of other governmental agencies and for-profit and nonprofit organizations -- domestic, international, and multi-national.<br /><br />Many graduates have gone on to law school or graduate school at places such as:</p> <ul> <li>Columbia University</li> <li>Johns Hopkins University</li> <li>London School of Economics</li> </ul> 2009 <p>Courses in the concentration must come from at least two different departments or programs and cannot be applied to any other major, minor, concentration, or certificate. In addition to the courses listed, other relevant courses, including special topics courses, study abroad, and internships, may be applied to a concentration with prior written approval of the director. Students must have a minimum grade of C- (1.67) in each of the courses used to fulfill the concentration.</p> <p>In addition to the other requirements for the BA in global affairs, students receiving this concentration must complete 12 credits chosen from the following list of courses.</p> <p>Global Affairs Program<br />George Mason University<br />Robinson Hall B, Room 441<br />4400 University Drive, MS 6B4<br />Fairfax, VA 22030<br />703.993.9185<br /><a href="mailto:gloa@gmu.edu">gloa@gmu.edu</a><a href="mailto:gloa@gmu.edu"></a></p> 2007-10-24T12:10:19Z true BA 120 Global Affairs LA http://gloa.gmu.edu/ Global Affairs <p>Ming Wan</p> LA 1903-12-30 1903-12-30 Bachelor of Arts 49 <p>Intern at places such as:</p> <ul> <li>U.S. Department of State</li> <li>U.S. Congress</li> <li>CIA or FBI</li> <li>Foreign embassies in D.C.</li> <li>U.S. embassies abroad</li> <li>Amnesty International</li> </ul> <p>Study abroad with Mason&rsquo;s <a href="http://globaled.gmu.edu">Center for Global Education</a>.</p> <h4>Information sheets</h4> <p><a href="../../system/file_attachments/481/original/UG_Global_affairs_fact_sheet.pdf" target="_blank">Global Affairs (.pdf)</a></p> <p><a href="../../system/file_attachments/466/original/Global_Minors_fact_sheet_formatted.pdf">Global Minors (.pdf)</a></p> LA-BA-GLOA Undergraduate <p>Mason&rsquo;s global affairs degree is designed for students who are interested in international affairs and the global processes that affect all societies. As a global affairs major, you will study with international experts and learn about global politics, economics, culture, and international development. You will study specific geographic regions and investigate the ways in which they are shaped by these global processes.</p> <p>In global affairs, you will start with a common set of courses and then choose a concentration. You can focus on a theme (the global economy, international development, the environment, the arts, etc.) or on a world region (Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, or Russia and Central Asia).</p> <p>As a global affairs graduate, you will have an understanding of historical and contemporary global trends, advanced language skills, and, should you choose it, study abroad experience. You will be well prepared for an international career or advanced graduate study.</p> <p>In addition to satisfying <a href="../../gened0910">university general education requirements</a> and <a href="../..//chss.gmu.edu/gened0910">the requirements for a bachelor of arts degree in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences</a>, student pursuing this degree must complete 36 credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 distributed as follows:</p> <ul> <li>Six core courses (18 credits): GLOA 101 or SOCI 120, CONF 340, CULT 320, ECON 385, EVPP 337, and GOVT 322</li> <li>Four courses (12 credits) in an approved concentration (chosen from list to right)</li> <li>9 credits of language courses beyond 210 or 6 credits beyond 202.</li> </ul> <p>Students must have a minimum grade of C (2.00) in each of the core courses and a minimum grade of C- (1.67) in each of the courses used to fulfill the concentration and the language requirement for the global affairs major. Students who major in global affairs may not also earn the minor in global systems or receive credit for ECON 390.</p> 2009-11-14T14:48:18Z <p>Intern at places like the U.S. Department of State, the news network Al Jazeera, and foreign embassies. Located minutes from Washington, D.C., we offer you more affordable access to learning and career opportunities than any other university in the region.</p> <p>With the U.S. State Department and many internationally oriented nonprofit organizations, the D.C. area is probably the most important hub of international activity in the world. You have unique opportunities for internships and research projects that connect the classroom to the world.</p> <p>Named the #1 national university to watch by <em>U.S. News &amp; World Report</em>, George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with global distinction in a range of academic fields. Situated in the heart of Northern Virginia's technology corridor, Mason prepares its students to succeed in the work force and to meet the needs of the region and the world.</p> Intern at places like the U.S. Department of State, the news network Al Jazeera, and foreign embassies.