1. Global Studies Major AdvisingAY
Mary Kate Schneider, Ph.D.
Director, Global Studies Program
Lecturer, Department of Political Science

2. The Global Studies Major at Loyola
One of the most popular majors at Loyola!
~100 majors.
Exceptionally flexible.
Works well as a double major.
Trains students to think thematically across disciplines.
Students choose one of four topical concentrations to focus their studies.

3. Concentrations
Students must choose one topical concentration and complete four courses in that area.
Topic 1: Globalization and Sustainable Development
Topic 2: Conflict and Human Rights
Topic 3: Identity, Place, and Power
Topic 4: Individualized topic
Requires student to submit a proposal supporting their topic and Director’s approval.

4. Required Courses Foundational Component (6 courses):
EC 102 – Microeconomics Principles
EC 103 – Macroeconomics Principles
EC 220 – Business Statistics OR ST 110 – Introduction to Statistical Methods and Data Analysis OR ST 210 – Introduction to Statistics
SC 102/D – Global Inequalities
PS 350 – Comparative Politics
One of the following History courses:
HS 101, HS 102, HS 102D, HS 103, HS 104, HS 105D, HS 106D, HS 107, HS 107D, HS 108, HS 108D
Analytical Component (4 courses)
One analytical course from each of four core disciplines (Economics, History, Political Science, and Sociology)
Topical Component (4 courses)
Two different core disciplines must be represented.
One course may be drawn from other disciplines (for example, Art History, Biology, or Theology).
Two courses must be at the 300-level or above.
International Experience
GT 400 – Capstone
Offered every spring.
Students do not need to be seniors to enroll in this course (may enroll as a junior if planning to graduate the following summer or fall, or if other circumstances require the student to be away from campus during the spring of their senior year).

5. Timeline Freshmen Sophomores Juniors Seniors
Should take EC 102 and EC 103.
MA 151 or MA 251 are preferred math courses as they are prerequisites for many upper- level Economics courses. However, MA 151/251 are not required for the major, and so students may opt to take ST 111 instead.
Sophomores
Should be thinking about and applying to study abroad.
May begin fulfilling their analytical course requirements (4 courses).
Should consider which topical concentration (Globalization and Sustainable Development; Conflict and Human Rights; Identity, Place, and Power, or an individualized concentration) they wish to pursue.
Juniors
Should study abroad.
Should continue to fulfill their analytical course requirements (4 courses).
Should begin fulfilling their topical course requirements (4 courses).
Seniors
Should fulfill their topical course requirements (4 courses).
Must take GT 400 (Capstone) in the spring.

6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Will Global Studies ‘double count’ courses a student takes?
A: Yes. For example: if a student is a Global Studies/Political Science double major and that student enrolls in PS 363 (Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict) to fulfill their 300-level PS electives, that course would also count towards the students GT electives under Topic 2 (Conflict and Human Rights) and/or Topic 3 (Identity, Place, and Power).
Q: Must all Global Studies majors study abroad?
A: With limited exception, yes. Study abroad may take place over a summer, semester, or year. Students who have a compelling reason not to study abroad (e.g. medical conditions, late major change, etc.) may complete an internship in Global Studies (GT 401) or an approved service learning course with the approval of the Director.

7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What level of foreign language proficiency must Global Studies majors achieve?
A: The language requirement is the same as the baseline for LCAS majors– one course at the 104- or 200-level in a modern foreign language (Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, or Spanish) or one course in Greek or Latin at the 124 or 300-level.
Q: Where can I find the most current information about courses offered? A:
Q: I teach a course that I think should be considered for inclusion in the Global Studies major. How can I go about getting the GT designation for my course?
A: Contact the Director, Mary Kate Schneider, at Please include syllabi.