Important Program Update
The Global Studies major is transitioning to a Global Studies concentration within the World Languages and Cultures major. Current students declared in the Global Studies major may complete their degree as planned. Students wishing to enter the standalone Global Studies major must start the program by January 11, 2027. After that date, all new students will be admitted to the Global Studies concentration within the World Languages and Cultures major.
The demand for graduates in global studies is growing fast in the private sector and in government. Job opportunities include international, government and non-government organizations, foreign trade, diplomacy, international law, marketing, health administration, foreign affairs, defense, intelligence, foreign aid, humanitarian services, politics, education, language services and journalism.
Major coursework consists of the required University Core 39 and electives from various disciplines, including:
Students must complete a minimum of two years (four semesters) or equivalent study in one non-English world language.
To apply to the University of Southern Indiana (USI) for undergraduate enrollment:
Once USI has processed your application, transcript(s) and scores (if needed), a decision will be made by Undergraduate Admissions and you will receive a notification.
Upon acceptance to USI, you'll receive detailed information about next steps, including orientation, registration and housing.
The global studies program provides skills desired for jobs in management, administration, consulting firms, media, public service, commerce and industry. These include skills in research, communication, policy and political analysis and information management. Global studies also provides an excellent background for the study of law and advanced graduate study in a number of social science disciplines, business and journalism.
*Income data provided by CareerOneStop.
Opportunities and salaries vary by region and experience.
The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.
"After I graduate from the University of Southern Indiana this spring, I will be moving to Nottingham, England to further my academic studies. I have been accepted into the University of Nottingham, a research-intensive Russell Group institution, to study within the 2024-2025 Master of Arts program in International Media and Communications. As a double-degree student in Global Studies and English, I am excited to continue my studies in a program that seamlessly combines both of my undergraduate degrees from USI and focuses more intensely on themes in media and cultural labor, agency and power in a digital era, and the ethics and politics of communication practices."
