Global Studies B.A.

Class of 2030

Core RequirementsCredits
Development of Western Civilization (4)16
Ethics (See below: Major requirements)3
Philosophy3
Fine Arts3
Quantitative Reasoning3
Natural Science3
Social ScienceGST 303 (3)
Theology 200 Level3
Theology 300 Level3
Intensive Writing I Proficiency3
Intensive Writing II ProficiencyGST 480 (3)
Oral Communication ProficiencyGST 481 (3)
Diversity ProficiencyGST Upper Level (3)
Civic Engagement ProficiencyGST 101 (3)
Free Electives15
Major RequirementsCredits
GST 101 – Introduction to Global Studies3
GST 202 – Globalization and Social Change3
GST 290 – Global Engagement1
GST 303 – Case Studies in Globalization3
GST 480 – Global Studies Capstone I – Seminar3
GST 481 – Global Studies Capstone II – Thesis3
Individualized GST Thematic Concentration (4)12
Upper Level GST (2)6
Foreign Language 200-Level + (if required) (2)6
Advanced Language (2)6
ECN 102 (or course w/ political economy focus)3
PSC Elective (w/ International Focus)3
PHL 301 (Preferred for Ethics Core)3

Graduation Requirements / Degree Notes

  • Students at Providence College must complete 120 credits which includes both their core and major requirements.
  • GST majors fulfill the Social Science Core, and the Civic Engagement, Intensive Writing II, Oral Communication, and Diversity Proficiencies.
  • Students at PC need a minimum GPA of 2.0 to graduate.
  • Study Away Requirement-reviewed with academic advisor.

Freshman Year – Fall

Course #ClassCredits
DWC 101Development of Western Civ I4
GST 101Introduction to Global Studies (Civic Engagement)3
Foreign Language (if required)3
CORE / FREE ELECTIVE3
TOTAL13

Freshman Year – Spring

Course #ClassCreditsTotal Year Credits
DWC 102Development of Western Civ II4
GST 202Globalization and Social Change3
Foreign Language (if required)3
CORE / FREE ELECTIVE3
CORE / FREE ELECTIVE3
TOTAL1629

Sophomore Year – Fall

Course #ClassCredits
DWC 201Development of Western Civ III4
GST 303Case Studies in Globalization (Social Science)3
Advanced Language3
CORE / FREE ELECTIVE3
CORE / FREE ELECTIVE3
TOTAL16

Sophomore Year – Spring

Course #ClassCreditsTotal Year Credits
DWC 202Development of Western Civ IV4
GST Concentration I3
Advanced Language II3
GST 290Global Engagement1
CORE / FREE ELECTIVE3
CORE / FREE ELECTIVE3
TOTAL1733

Junior Year – Fall

Course #ClassCredits
GST Upper-Level Course I (Diversity)3
300-Level Theology Core3
PSC Elective (w/ International Focus)3
ECN 102 OR Political Economy Focus3
CORE / FREE ELECTIVE3
TOTAL15

Junior Year – Spring

Course #ClassCreditsTotal Year Credits
GST Concentration II3
GST Concentration III3
GST Concentration IV3
CORE / FREE ELECTIVE3
CORE / FREE ELECTIVE3
TOTAL1530

Senior Year – Fall

Course #ClassCredits
GST 480Global Studies Capstone I – Seminar (Intensive Writing II)3
GST Upper Level Course II3
CORE / FREE ELECTIVE3
CORE / FREE ELECTIVE3
CORE / FREE ELECTIVE3
TOTAL15

Senior Year – Spring

Course #ClassCreditsTotal Year Credits
GST 481Global Studies Capstone II – Thesis (Oral Communication)3
CORE / FREE ELECTIVE3
CORE / FREE ELECTIVE3
CORE / FREE ELECTIVE3
CORE / FREE ELECTIVE3
TOTAL1530
TOTAL PROGRAM OF STUDY CREDITS122