Students completing the Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies will be able to

1. Comprehend that his/her culture is one of many diverse cultures and that alternate perceptions and behaviors may be based in cultural differences.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of global issues, processes, trends and systems (i.e., economic and political interdependency among nations; environmental-cultural interaction; global governance bodies, non-governmental organizations).
3. Demonstrate knowledge of other cultures (beliefs, values, perspectives, practices and products).
4. Use diverse cultural frames of reference and alternate perspectives to think critically and solve problems.
5. Comprehend and analyze global affairs from a variety of disciplinary perspectives.
6. Communicate in a second language in each of the four modalities: speaking (productive), listening (receptive), reading (receptive), writing (productive) at a high intermediate level.
7. Use second-language skills and knowledge of other cultures to extend his/her access to information, experiences, and understanding.
8. Use social scientific techniques to conduct research.
9. Appreciate the languages, arts, religions, philosophies and material cultures of different cultures.
10. Accept cultural differences and tolerate cultural ambiguity.