General Requirements:
The student must...
* transfer at least 3 units from abroad toward the total units necessary to complete the Global Studies major
OR
* take a language course abroad that counts toward the Global Studies 4-semester language requirement.
NB No more than 3 credits can transfer from a summer abroad; no more than 6 credits can transfer for one semester abroad; and no more than 12 credits can transfer for a year of study abroad toward the Global Studies major.
In addition:
* Courses must be taken as part of a study abroad program approved by Washington University.
* The student must receive the equivalent of a B- or better to count study abroad coursework toward the Global Studies major.
* Courses must clearly be upper division courses.
* The study abroad program must be consistent with the student’s Global Studies concentration and language training. A full list of Global Studies-approved programs is available through Overseas Programs HERE.
Note:
Not all Global Studies-approved study abroad programs are appropriate for all concentrations. Students in Eurasian Studies, European Studies, and Global Asias must choose a program that is consistent with their geographic and linguistic specialization. Students in the Development, Global Cultural Studies or International Affairs concentrations must choose a program that offers coursework applicable to the concentration, and we strongly prefer that students choose a program consistent with their chosen language of study.
A student with a compelling reason may petition for an exception to these requirements.
Examples of programs requiring a petition include:
* Programs that are not consistent with Global Studies concentration requirements
* Washington University-approved programs that have not been approved by Global Studies (even if approved for a second major or minor)
* Alternative programs that have not been approved by Overseas Programs