Global Studies is a growing field throughout the United States and abroad.  As our world continues to globalize, employers in all fields find that college graduates who possess cultural competence, knowledge of world affairs, and a multidimensional approach to problem solving create an innovative and successful workforce.

An individualized Global Studies minor offers Edgewood students the opportunity to create an interdisciplinary course of study, while specifically tailoring the minor to his or her unique academic interests and needs.

View one example of an individualized Global Studies minor.

To create your own individualized Global Studies minor, contact Dr. Andrea Byrum, Co-Director of the Center for Global Education, at byrum@edgewood.edu or
608-663-2261.

When should I design my Global Studies minor?

It is recommended that you begin designing your individualized minor during your sophomore year.  The final deadline to declare an individualized minor is by the end of the first session of second semester of your junior year or before you attain 90 credits.

How many credits is a Global Studies minor?

An individualized minor must include at least 24 credits, of which 12 credits must be at the 300-level or above and 12 credits must be earned at Edgewood College.

What majors go well with a Global Studies minor?

The Global Studies minor complements all majors because all career fields benefit from a global perspective and interdisciplinary knowledge.

What do students say about the individualized Global Studies minor?

“Creating an individualized Global Studies minor was a great decision.  I was able to combine my interests in global issues with practical knowledge and historical grounding through a variety of fun and interesting classes” 

-Leah May ‘08

Majors: Communication Studies and Spanish

Minor:  Global Studies

How can I start the process of creating a Global Studies minor?

Contact Dr. Andrea Byrum, Co-Director of the Center for Global Education, at byrum@edgewood.edu or 608-663-2261.