BA in Geography - Globalization and international studies in Boston United States | University of Massachusetts Amherst

The Globalization and International Studies concentration emphasizes the value of both international experience and global and regional coursework.
Students in this concentration must complete at least 6 credits of their undergraduate work outside the United States either through an accredited study abroad program or through a departmentally-approved internship or other appropriate international experience.
Globalization courses for this concentration are world-wide in scope, International Studies courses are grounded in specific world regions.
Careers: Students majoring in geography with a concentration in globalization and international studies gain analytical and geographical skills and perspectives appropriate for employment with organizations, firms or government departments engaged in international affairs, communications or trade.
The BA in geography at UMass Amherst is an excellent option for students interested in learning more about sustainability, climate change and the environment, and how society interacts with nature and its processes. Youll develop a foundation in geographical theory, concepts, and methodology, emphasizing geographic literacy. Youll explore the diversity of cultures to understand more about the complex relationships between people and their environments. Through your work in the major, youll also gainvaluable research and career skills in ethnographic fieldwork, landscape analysis, cartography, statistical analysis, remote sensing, and more.