Global Studies GOING GLOBAL STARTS AT VALPO
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Global learning means making connections, breaking down boundaries, building community, and immersing yourself in language and world cultures, on campus and across the globe. In global studies, students pursue an interdisciplinary concentration in Asian studies, global service, or international economics and cultural affairs (IECA), or earn a minor in Latin American/Latinx studies. Through experiential learning opportunities, led by engaged faculty who care, and with robust study abroad programs, global studies students become well-rounded leaders with a global worldview.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
At Valpo, we believe in learning by doing. Our curriculum intentionally combines typical coursework with experiential learning to help our students gain meaningful real-world experience that will help them learn and lead all over the world. • C omplete service-learning experience on campus in the community • Prepare a solution-focused capstone project on a topic of interest in your senior seminar • Present your findings at the annual presentation night and at SOURCE, Valpo’s symposium on undergraduate research and creative expression • Find your language learning home base at the Language Resource Center (LRC) on campus
GLOBAL STUDIES CONCENTRATIONS
As part of the Department of World Languages and Cultures, the global studies program offers a variety of concentrations and a minor to meet our students where they’re at. Asian Studies Integrate study of Asian languages with comprehensive knowledge about Asian history, culture, and politics. Global Service Consider careers with international organizations and development agencies by equipping yourself through study of a geographical region and its language, along with courses in social work, economics, political science, and theology. International Economics & Cultural Affairs (IECA) Combine study of a world language and culture with internationally focused courses in economics, geography, history, and political science. Students select a regional emphasis: Africa, Asia, Europe, or Latin America. Latin American/LatinX Studies (minor) Explore the rich histories and cultures of Latin America and United States Latinx communities within the larger context of contemporary global cultures.
STUDY AND INTERN ABROAD
Join most global studies majors who embark on a semester or full academic year study program in Chile, Costa Rica, England, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Namibia, South Korea, Spain, and Taiwan. Offering a unique opportunity to our study abroad participants, students can pursue real-world work experience through internship opportunities in most of these destinations.
CAREER PATHS
Valpo global studies students go on to serve in a variety of careers across many sectors. No matter where your college education may take you, Valpo helps light the way to career paths in: • Communication • Development agencies • Education • Foreign service • Government service • International commerce and banking • International organizations • Mission work • Non-governmental organizations • Philanthropic and faith-based organizations • Policy design
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
Renewable scholarships are available for first-year students also majoring in a language. Visit valpo.edu/financialaid.
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Valparaiso University admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. (For a full statement, see valpo.edu.)
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