BA Global and International Studies at University of Kansas

Programme overview

Why choose a Global and International Studies degree? A degree in Global and International Studies will give you the tools to understand the rapid changes occurring internationally and transnationally throughout the world.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | Department: Liberal Arts & Sciences› | Duration: 15 credit hours | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

in Global and International Studies Major Global and International Studies Core Knowledge and Skills Major Hours & Major GPA While completing all required courses, majors must also meet each of the following hour and grade-point average minimum standards: Overlapping Courses No more than 4 courses may be counted both in the GIST major and another degree program. Major Hours in Residence Satisfied by a minimum of 15 h

Career pathways

These paths include: European Concentration Latin American & Caribbean Concentration Middle East Concentration After graduation, a degree in GIST is helpful for graduate and law school students as well as careers in journalism, Foreign Service, business and industry, education, law, politics and government, and social service agencies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to this major is through College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and university admission; these requirements apply at the college/university level, not to the major alone. Undergraduate Admission Admission to KU All students applying for admission must send high school and college transcripts to the Office of Admissions. Prospective first-year students should be aware that KU has qualified admission requirements that all new first-year students must meet to be admitted. Consult the Office of Admissions for application deadlines and specific admission requirements. Visit the International Support Services for information about international admissions. Students considering transferring to KU may see how their college-level course work will transfer on the Office of the University Registrar website.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1; FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1; fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1. The application fee is $40 (non-refundable) for domestic degree-seeking freshmen; fee waivers are available. KU is test optional; ACT/SAT scores are encouraged and are not required. Apply online through the KU application portal.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ku.edu/

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