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Global Studies at Providence College
Global Studies is rooted in the idea that a better, more just world is possible. Our courses focus on connecting interdisciplinary, active learning in the classroom with real-world, global engagement. Global Studies is about unleashing the potential of students to make a positive difference—on campus and beyond.
Global Studies is an award-winning department that offers a major and minor, with innovative courses taught by dedicated full-time faculty, trained in areas across the humanities and social sciences. The study of globalization takes on new meaning given the interconnectedness of the world, along with the growing number of social, political, economic, and cultural challenges.
As a result, we need for new ways of thinking, acting, and educating. Global Studies aims to prepare critically engaged and responsible change makers by offering global perspectives on the most pressing issues facing our world. Students are given theoretical and applied frameworks to understand the pillars of a globalized planet, and the tools for reciprocal, collaborative action in an interdependent world.
DEGREE PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies
The bachelor of arts in global studies degree program draws on concepts from disciplines across the humanities, political science, and economics. Students learn how societies around the world are converging while challenging geographic and political frontiers and developing an appreciation for the common good. The program emphasizes collaborative learning, participatory research, community engagement, activism, and cross-cultural competency in order to effectively understand globalization and influence its effects upon communities, environmental sustainability, and the dignity of all living things.
Minor
Global Studies at Providence College offers an interdisciplinary exploration of globalization and its effects upon communities, environmental sustainability, and the dignity of all living things. By emphasizing collaborative learning, participatory research, community engagement, activism, and cross-cultural competency, the major cultivates global citizens who think intentionally and are equipped to respond to the challenges of a diverse, complex, and globalized world.
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Apply for one of many fellowship and internships opportunities
Participate in a summer, semester, or full-academic year study abroad or domestic study away experience
Take advantage of our distinctive Global Service-Learning Program offered through PC’s Feinstein Institute for Public Service
FACULTY
Our faculty come from many different disciplines but share a commitment to engaged student learning, with academic expertise in subjects such as comparative race, youth civic engagement, global citizenship, economic and social inequality in India, and more.
IN THE NEWS
AFTER PC
Recent graduates have found success in diverse fields such as environmental agencies and law; ESL and international education; international business; international trade, finance, banking, and consulting; human rights; and local health departments.
87%
of 2019-2023 global studies graduates are employed and/or attending graduate school
70%
are employed only
10%
are attending school only
7%
are employed and attending school
Due to rounding, some totals may not correspond with the sum of the separate figures.
Selected Places of Employment/Service
Affiliated Managers Group
AmeriCorps
Bain Capital
Barcelona En Comú
Boston College
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Cadence
Care Point
Centrex
Children’s Aid
Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick
Community Friends in Action
EdVestors
Equinox
Fidelity Investments
FM Global
Fulbright España
Gallagher
Gamm Theatre
Gemma Law Associates
Guy Boston Sports
HBO
Homesite Insurance
JVS Boston
The Key Program, Inc
Lamontagne, Spaulding & Hayes, LLP
Marathon Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, LLC
Massachusetts General Hospital
Massachusetts League of Community Health Workers
Mercer
NCC Media
New England Center for Children
New York Legal Assistance Group
Northeastern University
Ocean State Healthcare
Philip Gorrivan Design
Providence College
Rhode Island Executive Office of Commerce
Robert Half
Solbe Learning
Teach for America
Techtronic Industries – TTI
Third Bridge Group Limited
ThomasPartners Investment Management
Tufts University
United Nations Foundation
United Healthcare
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Selected Graduate Schools
Binghamton University
Brown University School of Public Health
George Mason University
Johnson and Wales University
The London School of Economics
Mente Argentina
Providence College
St. John’s University
Suffolk University
The University of Virginia
Universidad de Puerto Rico Escuela de Derecho
Western New England University
ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Nicholas Longo
Chair of Global Studies
Feinstein 315
401-865-1207
nlongo@providence.edu
Emily Meehan
Program Coordinator
Feinstein Academic Center 315
401-865-2858
emeehan3@providence.edu
