Global Studies Info Sessions

LAS Global Studies has two information sessions this week—one for the Certificate in International Development Studies on Wednesday and one for our major and minor and Thursday. Please see below for details (including dates for additional information sessions this semester):

 

Announcing Information Sessions to learn about the NEW undergraduate Certificate in International Development Studies offered by LAS Global Studies

This Certificate is an interdisciplinary program of study in the social sciences focused on development theory and interventions. Students will gain fundamental skills for understanding and assessing global to local scale institutions and strategies that seek to improve human well-being in the global South.  The Certificate in International Development Studies provides students a credential that demonstrates their competency in interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary international development. Such skills are valued by a range of organizations including governmental and non-governmental organizations, consulting firms, philanthropic organizations, social enterprises, private sector firms, and educational institutions.

Interested students should attend an upcoming information session held in Global Studies Conference Room (703 S. Wright Street, 3rd Floor next to Coco Mero) to learn about the requirements of the Certificate and sign up:

 

  • Wednesday, March 4th from 2-2:30 PM
  • Tuesday, April 14th from 3-3:30 PM

 

For more information please refer to http://www.globalstudies.illinois.edu/academics/certificate/

You may also contact the LAS Global Studies Office at 217-333-0178 or globalstudies@illinois.edu and ask to speak to an academic advisor about the certificate.

This certificate is open to all undergraduate majors at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Interested in a Global Studies Major or Minor?

 

What is Global Studies?

Global Studies is an interdisciplinary program of study that provides a strong foundation in the analysis of con-temporary global issues through coursework, research and experiential learning such as study abroad.

 

Students are required to attend one of the following informational meetings in order to be eligible to declare the Global Studies Major or Minor.

 

Thursday, March 5, 3 pm

Thursday, March 12, 2 pm

Tuesday, March 17, 3 pm

Wednesday, April 1, 4 pm

Thursday, April 16, 2 pm

Tuesday, April 28, 2 pm

 

Meetings will be held in the Global Studies Conference Room (703 S. Wright Street, 3rd Floor)

The sessions will last about an hour and will take you through all forms necessary for declaring the major or minor.

Visit our website for more info: www.globalstudies.illinois.edu