Global Studies - Lyndon State College

Global Studies from Lyndon State College is a Campus Bachelor International studies degree that prepares you for a Science career. About Global Studies Lyndon's Global Studies program is the only program in the Vermont State College system to offer the combination of Social and Behavioral Sciences in one degree . This dual focus provides a broad-based background for entering law school, international business, behavioral analysis, and a variety of interdisciplinary fields. Global Studies Focuses on cross cultural and international areas of interest within the Social Sciences: Development Warfare Food shortages The spread of AIDS Global warming The treatment of women The globalization of mass communication, technology, consumer goods, and western pop culture The Global Studies program starts by developing a broad understanding of how the social sciences ? a mixture of anthropology, geography, history, political science, and sociology ? inform our understanding of globalization. This is followed by a series of courses that provide cross-cultural context as we explore recent events in our ever globalizing world. Courses are designed to give you a strong foundation for critical thinking and problem solving We teach social science research methods and the application of them to cultural, historical, political, and social issues Students may also select anthropology/sociology, history, political science, or interdisciplinary social sciences courses within the Liberal Studies major. Courses such as Middle Eastern politics, African ethnography, and history of Asia are just a few examples available to students The department prepares students enrolled in the Elementary and Secondary Education Programs with knowledge, skills, and values they will need to teach social studies Career Options Students who take advantage of internship and fieldwork opportunities graduate from Lyndon with an experiential degree that has prepared them for many areas of focus: Diplomatic relations Foreign policy International business Humanitarian work with non-government agencies Travel and tourism Sustainability, and a score of other exciting careers View more details on Lyndon State College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related International studies courses.