GLBLST-MIN - Global Studies (Minor)

The Global Studies Minor is available to Stanford undergraduates from any major, and is designed to provide students with the opportunity to pursue interdisciplinary study in one of six specializations, including in-depth language study, while integrating this knowledge into a larger vision of global affairs.

Global studies encompasses the insights and knowledge base of area studies: the interdisciplinary study of world regions and their intersecting cultures, languages, history, politics, and societies. By applying multi-disciplinary knowledge, from human biology and earth sciences to music and engineering, students can better understand the character of world regions, their respective developmental trajectories, and the way those trajectories fit within the larger context of globalization.

Admission

Students from any major interested in applying for admission to the Global Studies minor program should consult the relevant center advisor or Executive Director of Stanford Global Studies,  Kate Kuhns. To declare the Global Studies minor with one of six specializations, students must:

1. Schedule an appointment with the appropriate specialization advisor (see specialization page for contact information).  

2. Declare the Global Studies minor and subplan in Axess.