Global Studies

The Global Studies program offers opportunities to study various aspects of world cultures in alignment with student interest. The program emphasizes experiential learning and career readiness.

The Global Humanities track features language-learning, the arts, and history. The International Business track includes economics, business, and history. The Global Organizations and Security track focuses on health and political science. All tracks are rooted in a foundation, created through student choice, of courses in language, history, or political science.

Mission

The mission of the Global Studies program at Muskingum University is to educate students in the liberal arts tradition by fostering an investigation of the foundations, complexities, and relevance of international issues; developing the skills needed to achieve success and fulfillment in their chosen career paths; and facilitating their growth into informed and engaged global citizens.

Program Learning Goals

• Students will demonstrate an awareness of global themes expressed in their chosen track and as experienced through a direct encounter (high impact experience) with other cultures.
• Students will engage in a process of self-reflection designed to position themselves as active members of the global community.
• Students will demonstrate a high level of agency and responsibility for their educations. They will demonstrate competence in writing and oral presentation.