BA in (Global and International Studies) in Wichita United States | University of Kansas

A Global and International Studies degree equips you with the skills to analyze the fast-paced transformations happening across borders worldwide. Our multidisciplinary approach brings together professors and students to examine pressing global and regional challenges, including:

demographic shifts,
political systems and leadership,
human migration patterns,
worldwide economic systems,
wealth disparities,
cultural identities and beliefs,
social constructs of identity,
international security, and
environmental sustainability.
Beyond exceptional academic offerings, our program connects students with KU's outstanding global resources - including a top-ranked Study Abroad initiative, courses in 40 world languages, and diverse internship options at local, national, and international levels.

The program offers four specialized tracks for focused study:

Global Studies Concentration
European Studies Concentration
Latin American & Caribbean Studies Concentration
Middle Eastern Studies Concentration
GIST graduates pursue successful careers in media, diplomacy, corporate sectors, education, legal fields, public service, and nonprofit organizations.