Global Studies Minor
Shine on the
Global Stage
Broaden your horizons to tackle issues impacting communities around the world.
Embark on a journey into global affairs with a minor in global studies. Dive into economic, environmental and political landscapes. Explore how cultures collaborate to address challenges like climate change and international trade. Gain insights to drive meaningful change in our interconnected world.
Wide-Ranging
Regardless of your major, every field will need people who know more about the world and how it functions.
24 Credits
There's a growing interdependence between societies. With this minor, you'll learn and analyze how issues affect vast regions and diverse communities.
Advising
Interested in adding the Global Studies minor to your education? Our professors are available to advise you on what classes to take and how you can use your knowledge in a variety of careers.
A WORLD OF Perspectives
Experience a global scope of curiosity and vision.
We're drawing from a range of programs on campus to craft a truly distinctive minor. Courses encompass political science, environmental science, nursing, history, geography and human biology. This unique blend ensures a comprehensive understanding from diverse professional perspectives.
Explore the
World
Broaden your perspective by studying abroad.
Embark on the adventure of a lifetime and immerse yourself in a different culture by studying abroad. To facilitate this experience, we offer a specific Global Citizens scholarship every semester for students participating in short-term opportunities.
Global Studies Across Campus
Experience the diversity of campus culture or venture into the far corners of the globe— abundant cultures await you at every turn.
Vikings on Campus
The Viking House, a Norwegian timber-framed grindbygning, pronounced "GRINNED-big-ning", is the sole structure of its kind on public land in the U.S., serving as a unique link to the living traditions of Scandinavian cultures right here on campus.
Modern Languages
Because we focus on issues at a global level, we encourage students to take two years of foreign language.
Become a Civic Scholar
The Civic Scholars Leadership program is designed to prepare sophomore students to become a leader and be more civically engaged in their community.
Join the EU Club
Get your boots on the ground to learn how EU governance works. Through Model European Union, you'll learn about governments within the EU and participate in the Midwest Model EU simulation.
Learn About the Middle East
Our Center for Middle East Studies helps facilitate ways to improve your knowledge of the languages and cultures of the Middle East through courses in Arabic, partnerships with the community and events on campus.
Tiny Earth, Giant Results
In partnership with Green Bay West High School, the Tiny Earth project engages in research to solve the international antibiotic crisis.
Discover Global Opportunities
The Office of International Education helps our students, staff and faculty engage at a global level.
Meet a
Phoenix
"There are so many amazing opportunities to see these places for yourself in person through studying abroad. You are also able to participate in independent studies around topics that are of special interest to you, much like the Model EU club does every spring semester. As part of this independent study, we get to travel to Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana to take part in the Midwest Model EU Conference, simulating the deliberations with fellow university students from across the United States."
Brady Reinhard '24
Political Science Major | Global Studies Minor
Ask an Expert
Dr. Katia Levintova is a Professor of Political Science and Global Studies. She is a former Wisconsin Teaching Fellow, an award winning teacher and the author of several articles on teaching and learning as well as the political sociology of post-communist transitions. She can answer any questions you might have!