Global Studies - Anthropology, BA
International and Public Affairs
Campus:Modesto Maidique Campus
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Program Description
The BA in Global Studies is designed to prepare students for careers that require an applied and/or theoretical knowledge of the processes driving globalization. Students earning a Global Studies BA will be equipped with strengths in a minimum of three fields of study (Anthropology, Geography and Sociology), a thematic focus, and an area focus. Knowledge of the cultural, political, economic and environmental dimensions of globalization, coupled with skills in social science research methods and theory are increasingly critical for many careers.
Admission Requirements
1. Students entering FIU as Freshmen or as a Transfer student with less than 60 transfer credits
Admissions criteria are the same as the general FIU criteria for students entering with fewer than 60 approved credits. Click here for the details.
2. Transfer students entering FIU with 60 or more transfer credits
Admissions criteria are the same as the general FIU criteria for students entering with 60 or more approved credits. Click here for the details.
Career Opportunities
Related Occupations:
- Teacher
- Humanitarian Worker
- Lawyer
- Foreign Service Officer
- Policy Analyst
- Business Consultant
- Environmental Specialist
- Civil Service
- Precision Agriculture Technician
Wages & Employment Trends for Precision Agriculture Technicians:
| Florida Median income | $41,710 |
| Florida rate of growth | +16% |
| National Median wages | $49,670 |
| National Projected growth | +10% |
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Contact Information
Global & Sociocultural Studies
Modesto A. Maidique Campus - SIPA 3rd Floor
Phone: (305) 348-2247
Email: gss@fiu.edu
Website: https:/gss.fiu.edu