Global Studies

Global Studies provides an interdisciplinary approach to the study of complex issues of a globalizing world. Potential majors will allow you to become a globally minded policymaker serving in a national, regional, or local government agency; international or nongovernmental organization; or multinational corporation.

Potential Majors

• Global Studies at UC Berkeley

• International Relations American University-Ritsumeikan University

• International and Global Affairs at Harvard University

CONCENTRATION IN

Government + Public Administration

For students that seek to enforce the public will through government. Potential careers include: ​Governance, National Security, Foreign Service, Planning, Revenue and Taxation, Public Management and Administration

Potential Majors

• Government at Georgetown University

• Political Science at American University

• Public Management at Johns Hopkins University

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Human Rights

For the future local, national and global leaders. Potential careers include: Management, Political Science, Global Health, International Affairs, Social Justice, Non-Governmental Organizations and Social Change

Potential Majors

• Human Rights at Barnard College

• Human Rights and Social Justice at UT-Austin

• Advocacy and Social Justice at UMass-Amherst

CONCENTRATION IN

Pre-Law, Administration of Justice

For those who are interested in the legal and justice system. Potential careers include: Attorney, Paralegal, Judge, Law Clerk, Law Enforcement Services, Security and Protective Services, Emergency and Fire Management Services, Court Administrator

Potential Majors

• Criminal Justice (Crime Control and Prevention) at CUNY John Jay College

• Criminology, Law & Society at UC Irvine

• Criminal Justice at Northeastern University

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Social Issues + Social Justice

For those who are moved by current events and social justice. Potential careers include: Global Affairs, Global Health, Political Science, International Studies, Public Policy, Social Welfare, Lobbying

Potential Majors

• Political Economy at Georgetown University

• Public Policy at University of Chicago

• International Affairs, Conflict Resolution at George Washington University

CONCENTRATION IN

Shayda Azamian

Class of 2014

Bioregional climate policy for a non-profit

Peace & Conflict Studies, UC Berkeley

Elizabeth Ford

Class of 2019

Undergraduate student

International Studies with a Political Science emphasis, Pepperdine University

Michael Levin

Class of 2014

Lawyer for Tech Startups in Santa Monica

Stanford Law School, Environment & Resources at Stanford, Economics at UC Berkeley

Mai Nguyen Do

Class of 2017

PhD Student at UC Riverside

Political Science, Washington College

Jasmine Kaur

Class of 2018

Masters Student

Sociology, UCLA Masters Public Policy, USC

Momiji Taenaka

Class of 2015

Postgraduate student at UCL

Sociology/Anthropology, Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan

Manal Shaikh

Class of 2018

Aspiring Law Graduate Student to help represent marginalized communities

Pre Law, UC Irvine

Isabelle Ortiz-Luis

Class of 2017

Prospective law student

Political Science & Global Studies, UCLA

Naomi Lodenquai

Class of 2019

Undergraduate student

Forensic Science, Grand Canyon University

Katrina Bullock

Class of 2018

Undergraduate student

Political Science, UC Berkeley

Emilia Miller

Class of 2019

Undergraduate student

International Affairs, George Washington University

Katherine Carmichael

Class of 2018

Undergraduate student

Political Science & Communication Double Major, UC Santa Barbara

BIOSCI 100

General Biology

Explores the nature of science, including cell structure and processes, energetics in living systems, heredity, development, evolution, diversity, and environmental relationships.

Professors/Instructors

Sanver-Wang, D., Zaidi-Merchant, S., Medina, P.

GEOG 101

Physical Geography

Analyzes the elements and interconnections among Earth's physical features of lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, annual seasons, and its humans. Examines geospatial concepts including location, distance, time zones, and cartography.

Professors/Instructors

Patrich, J., Duret, K.

PARLGL 111

Civil Litigation I

Examines the basic functions and procedures found within a civil law office, including pre-suit considerations, jurisdiction, initial pleadings, challenges to and amending the pleadings, calendaring deadlines for pleadings and challenges to pleadings, and review of legal ethics.

Professors/Instructors

Gundalch, K.

PARLGL 106

Legal Analysis and Writing

Examines the processes of analysis and writing found within the legal profession, including preparation of legal memoranda.

Professors/Instructors

Fidger, A.

PARLGL 101

Introduction to Law

Provides an overview of the legal system and practices of the legal profession, including paralegals, in the United States while introducing legal concepts, terms, and theories.

Professors/Instructors

Young, L.

SOCI 104

Social Justice Studies

Introduces social justice theories and the historical and contemporary responses to inequality and injustice. The role of imbalances of power in society, social movements, culture, politics and institutions will be discussed. The course also explores a broad range of issues including notions of inequality based on race, class, gender, sexuality, sexual orientation, and issues related to environmental and criminal justice and human rights.

Professors/Instructors

Williams-Paez, P.

POLISC 270

International Relations

Introduces international relations theory and analysis examining national, international, transnational and subnational actors and their institutions, interactions and processes as they relate to global issues with specific focus on the basic historical, geographical, economic, ideological, and strategic factors which underlie conflict and cooperation among nations.

Professors/Instructors

Andrus, D.

POLISC 230

Political Theory

Explores the major political concepts and theories from the early Greeks to modern day political philosophers, including the origins of government, state power, justice, and the distribution of political and economic resources.

Professors/Instructors

Morrione, D.

POLISC 150

Introduction to American Government and Politics

Examines the institutions, activities, and issues of American and California governments while presenting an overview of the major ideas and forces that shape the use of public power in American society. The Constitution, the three branches of government, political parties, interest groups, and the media are among the major topics covered. Satisfies the Title V U.S. Constitution requirement and the California State and local government requirement.

Professors/Instructors

Mosleh, M., Gussin, P.

ADMJUS 155

Criminal Investigation

Introduces the basic principles of investigation utilized in the justice system, including how to deal with the public, knowledge of crime scenes, interviews, evidence, surveillance, follow-up, technical resources, and the role of the investigator in case preparation for trial.

Professors/Instructors

Keshishi, R.

ADMJUS 135

Criminal Evidence

Introduces the fundamentals of evidence in a law enforcement context including relevant constitutional issues, Supreme Court decisions, and the California and Federal Rules of Evidence.

Professors/Instructors

Deschenes, N., Dejesus, W.

ADMJUS 125

Criminal Law

Presents the historical development, philosophy of law and U.S. Constitutional provisions, including definitions, classification of crimes, concepts of legal research, case law and concepts of law as a social force. Discusses various elements of crimes and relates common law to current California law.

Professors/Instructors

Alvarez, L.