BA in Global and International Studies with concentration in Global and International

Freshman
FallHoursSpringHours
ENGL 101 (Goal 2.1 Written Communication/BA Writing I)13ENGL 102 (Goal 2.1 Written Communication/BA Writing II)13
Goal 1.2 Quantitative Literacy3BA Quantitative Reasoning (BAQR)23
1st Semester Language (BA Second Language)52nd Semester Language (BA Second Language)5
GIST 220 (Goal 1.1 Critical Thinking, FALL ONLY)3Goal 2.2 Communication3
 GIST Core Knowledge Course33
 14 17
Sophomore
FallHoursSpringHours
3rd Semester Language (BA Second Language)34th Semester Language (BA Second Language)3
Goal 3 Arts and Humanities (could be approved GIST major course)3Goal 3 Social Science (Could be approved GIST major course)3
Goal 3 Natural Science3Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63
BA Laboratory/Field Experience (LFE)1GIST "Issues in Global Studies" Course53
GIST "Issues in Global Studies" Course53GIST International Electives Course (Could be approved Goal 4.2 Global Awareness)53
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours61 
 14 15
Junior
FallHoursSpringHours
Goal 4.1 US Diversity3Goal 5 Social Responsibility and Ethics3
Additional Language Course 300+ (Major Requirement)43GIST International Electives Course53
GIST "Issues in Global Studies" Course53Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63
GIST International Electives Course53Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63
 15 15
Senior
FallHoursSpringHours
GIST 610 (FALL ONLY)3GIST 698 or 699 (Goal 6 Integration and Creativity, Major Requirement, SPRING ONLY)3
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours63
 15 15
Total Hours 120
1

The BA requires completion of two courses of collegiate-level writing instruction. Students who test out of Composition will still need to complete ENGL 102 (or equivalent) and one additional Goal 2.1 course.

2

Visit this website for a list of courses that fulfill the BA Quantitative Reasoning requirement. 

3

Approved GIST core courses: ANTH 100, ANTH 160ANTH 162ANTH 360, ECON 104ECON 105, ECON 144, ECON 145, GEOG 100, GEOG 102, GEOG 103, GIST 210, GIST 211, HIST 103/EVRN 103, HIST 140/EVRN 140/GEOG 140, HIST 144/EVRN 144/GEOG 144, HIST 142/EVRN 142/GEOG 142, HIST 145/EVRN 145/GEOG 145, POLS 150, POLS 151, POLS 170, POLS 171,REL 104, SOC 130 or SOC 131

4

This major requirement can be fulfilled by completion of one additional foreign language course (3 hours) beyond the 4th semester proficiency language requirement (300 level or above), or any available additional language course (3-5 hours). 

5

9 hours of "Issues of Global Studies" Coursework, and 9 hours of "International Electives" coursework is required for the major. A full list of approved courses for both categories can be found at: http://global.ku.edu/courses-1

6

Hour requirements (incl. 45 jr/sr hrs) are typically met through KU core, degree, major, second area of study and/or elective hours.  Students completing the BGS with a major must choose a secondary area of study.  Individual degree mapping is done in partnership with your advisor.

Please note:

All students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are required to complete 120 total hours of which 45 hours must be at the Jr/Sr (300+) level.

The same course cannot be used to fulfill more than one KU Core Goal. However, overlap of a KU Core course with a major or degree-specific requirement is allowed. Overlapping is recommended to allow more opportunities to explore other majors and/or minors.