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Why study Global and Transnational Studies at Westminster College?

Global and Transnational Studies focuses on the pressing international problems facing today’s world. These issues are not simply about the interplay of nations, national perspectives, or the study of different regions of the world. Instead, the issues revolve around problems such as the environment, economic development, social justice, global conflict, immigration, and cross-cultural connectivity—all of which are interdisciplinary, interconnected, and involve international cooperation. Whether the problems are global in scope or more localized, Global and Transnational Studies fundamentally deals with ideas and processes that flow across borders.

Global and Transnational Studies concentrates on developing the ability of majors to analyze these complex and shifting international problems and to develop future solutions. The major serves students interested in careers in international business, government, and the global non-profit sector. Majors will be well equipped to continue post-graduate work in law, business, public policy, diplomacy, and related academic fields.

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Westminster is among a select group of colleges and universities, including Harvard, to offer a Global and Transnational Studies Program

Beyond the Classroom

Global and Transnational Studies majors often gain first-hand experience of global issues by studying abroad. Some of our students have recently studied in France, England, Germany, and more! Spend time studying our off-campus programs and opportunities for your own life-changing and educational experience!

“Global and Transnational Studies not only prepared me for a top graduate school; it challenged me to discover my real mission in life.”

Mustafe Elmi Class of 2017
Exciting Opportunities
You can study abroad and have fascinating experiences. In recent years, Global and Transnational Studies students have completed semesters abroad at universities in Beijing, China; Oviedo, Spain; Winchester, England, to name a few. Some have gone on Westminster faculty-led tours to Belize, China, Germany, and Greece. Also, participation in Westminster's award-winning Model United Nations program has been a major part of the Global and Transnational Studies experience.
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Salaries for graduates with similar degrees (global studies, international studies, transnational studies) average in the mid-$50K to mid-$60K range, with some earning up to six-figure incomes.  Degrees with an international focus are often gateways to higher degrees, and thus higher salaries.

Yes!  Students majoring in Global & Transnational Studies frequently seek practical experience through internships.  Site locations have included embassies, consulates, overseas businesses, and many other relevant settings abroad or in the USA.  Students can earn academic credit by applying through the Office of Career Development.

Yes!  In their junior or senior year, students majoring in GTS complete a capstone research project on a topic of their choosing.  Students receive careful guidance through each stage of the project, from conceptualization to proposal, data collection, and working drafts.  Students enrolled in GTS 401 benefit from camaraderie and peer-feedback, producing polished work of high quality.
Global & Transnational Studies majors who maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher in the major have the option to write a senior thesis for honors recognition.  “Graduate with Honors” will be noted on their transcript provided they complete the thesis with a grade of B or better.
Yes!  GTS is highly versatile and easily tailored to each student’s specific interests and goals.  It is thus easily combined with a variety of topically related majors.  Recent examples include Political Science, Security Studies, Environmental Science, Religious Studies, History, Political Economy (self-designed), French, Spanish, Business Administration, and others.
Students majoring in Global & Transnational Studies take one additional semester of foreign language beyond the minimum required for graduation.  GTS majors are strongly encouraged to study abroad, and often select a destination where the desired language is spoken and taught.  Students who demonstrate fluency in a non-English language are considered to have fulfilled the language requirement for the major.