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Everita Silina
Assistant Professor of International Affairs; Chair and Departmental Faculty Advisor of Global Studies
silinae@newschool.edu

Student Success Advisor, Global Studies
Thiahera Nurse
Lang Academic Advisor
nurset@newschool.edu

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 at Lang 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. Students in the Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students (Adult Bachelor’s Program) who are interested in this subject should consult their core faculty advisor. 

BA Global Studies Requirements for Students Who Began Their Studies at Lang Before the Fall 2026 Semester

Only specific courses satisfy the major requirements, including electives. Lang students can learn more and track their progress on the Detailed Degree Requirements and Global Studies Requirements Worksheet below. Courses should be chosen carefully, in consultation with the departmental faculty advisor and the Student Success academic advisor. 

Students in the Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students (Adult Bachelor’s Program) who are interested in this subject should consult their core faculty advisor.

Introductory courses:

  • UGLB 2110 (Dis)Order and (In)Justice (3 credits)
  • UGLB 2111 Global Economies (3 credits)

Other required courses:

  • 7 UGLB electives (21–28 credits), of which 4 must be at the 3000 level or higher
  • 2 Collaborative Research Seminars (6–8 credits)

Senior Capstone:

  • UGLB 4710 Senior Capstone Research Seminar Individual Project
  • UGLB 4711 Senior Thesis

Total credits: 36–48

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