Contact
James Roche, J.D.
Assistant Director, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
jroche@une.edu
Mission
Our mission is to provide rigorous liberal arts offerings organized in a way that demonstrates the pedagogical usefulness and theoretical power of bringing various relevant disciplines to bear upon our study of the world. Our goal is to allow students to engage with and comprehend broad global concerns and to foster specific regional expertise including proficiency in relevant languages. We aim to prepare students to change the world by understanding it more deeply and prepare them for the job market by acquiring knowledge and skills demanded of 21st-century graduates.
Program Description
A student with a major in another department may minor in Global Studies with the permission of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences academic director. Twenty-one (21) hours of coursework is required for the Minor in Global Studies as specified below.
Curricular Requirements
| Program Required Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| GLS 100 – Intro to Global Studies | 3 |
| Two (2) courses from a single language (other than English) | 6 |
| Two (2) global courses (each from a different disciplinary area with at least three (3) credits at the 300-level or above) | 6 |
| Six (6) credits in any single Regional Concentration at the 300-level or above | 6 |
| Minimum Total Required Credits | 21 |
|---|
Interdisciplinary Courses
| Interdisciplinary Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| ANT 102 – Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ENG 329 – Topics in World Literature or ENG 405 – Topics in Postcolonial Literature | 3 |
| ENV 200 – Society, Population and the Environment: A Global Perspective | 3 |
| HIS 278 – Origins of the Contemporary World | 3 |
| PSC 201 – Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| PSC 322 – International Political Economy | 3 |
Regional Concentration Requirement Details
| Select One (1) Regional Concentration below: | Credits |
|---|---|
| One (1) regional concentration (below) with eighteen (18) credits of coursework with at least six (6) credits at the 300-level or above | 18 |
| Two (2) regional concentrations (below) selecting nine (9) credits in each with at least three (3) credits at the 300-level or above for each concentration | 18 |
Regional Concentration Options
| Europe/The Mediterranean | Credits |
|---|---|
| HIS 230 – From Togas to Black Rats | 3 |
| HIS 231 – Reformations, Revolutions | 3 |
| HIS 344 – Postwar – Europe after WWII | 3 |
| SOC 212 – Society and Culture in Morocco | 3 |
| Latin America/Caribbean | Credits |
|---|---|
| ANT 230 – Anthropology of Latin America and the Caribbean | 3 |
| HIS 240 – Latin Amer His I: Colonial Lat | 3 |
| HIS 241 – Latin Amer His II: Modern Latin | 3 |
| SOC 230 – Society in Latin America | 3 |
| SOC 331 – Latin America Society and Culture through Cinema | 3 |
| Africa/Middle East | Credits |
|---|---|
| ANT 231 – Culture and Society in the Middle East | 3 |
| ENV 349/349L – Environment, Health, and Community Development in East Africa w/Lab | 4 |
| HIS 370 – Slave/Citizens: Africans in the New World | 3 |
| SOC 212 – Society and Culture in Morocco | 3 |
| PSC 110 – Politics – Culture/Inven/Trade | 3 |
| PSC 304 – Middle East and North Africa through Film | 3 |
| PSC 307 – R & P: Political Islam and Islamic | 3 |
Please note: While some courses can fulfill both core and program requirements, the credits earned do not count twice towards the minimum total required credits for the degree.
Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog
This catalog outlines the academic programs, degree criteria, policies, and events of the University of New England for the 2025–2026 academic year and serves as the official guide for academic and program requirements for students enrolling at the University during the Summer of 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 semesters.
The information provided is accurate as of its publication date on April 30, 2025.
The University of New England reserves the right to modify its programs, calendar, or academic schedule as deemed necessary or beneficial. This includes alterations to course content, class rescheduling, cancellations, or any other academic adjustments. Changes will be communicated as promptly as possible.
While students may receive guidance from academic advisors or program directors, they remain responsible for fulfilling the requirements outlined in the catalog relevant to their enrollment year and for staying informed about any updates to policies, provisions, or requirements.