Curriculum Notice: We are in the midst of an exciting redesign of this curriculum that addresses the urgent challenges of our time, building new programs and majors that respond to changes in the world and tap into The New School’s unique strengths and groundbreaking work. Students who begin their studies in the Adult Bachelor's Program in fall 2026 or after can take courses in this subject and pursue it further through minors, electives, or broader individualized study. Students interested in following a guided path of study in this subject are encouraged to speak with their Student Success advisor for more information.
Curriculum
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Global Studies in the Adult Bachelor's Program requires completion of 120 credits, including specific credits for the major as described below. All Global Studies students should consult Ryan Loritz, a Student Success advisor, on specific requirements for completing their degree. Global Studies also offers a minor.
Only designated courses satisfy major requirements, including Global Studies electives, and only approved
fieldwork experiences satisfy the Global Engagement requirement. The thematic clusters for electives are Places, Peoples, and Encounters; Markets and States; Rights, Justice, and Governance; and Urban, Media, and Environment. Courses and thematic
clusters should be chosen in consultation with an advisor.
Students are encouraged to download the Requirement Worksheet for Global Studies to track their progress. Students must receive
grades of C or above in all courses taken to fulfill major or minor requirements.
Table caption| Required Courses | Credits |
|---|
| UGLB 2110 (Dis)Order and (In)Justice | 3 |
| UGLB 2111 Global Economics | 3 |
| 7 UGLB electives, 4 of which must be 3000 level or higher | 21–28 |
| 2 collaborative research seminars | 6–8 |
| UGLB 4710 Senior Capstone Research Seminar Individual Project | 3 |
| UGLB 4711 Senior Thesis | 3 |
| Total | 36-48 |
| Optional: 1) Foreign language courses; 2) Experiential requirement paired with UGLB 3903 Collaborative Research Seminar: Global Engagement Colloquium | |