Welcome to Hartwick Global Studies
WHY STUDY GLOBAL STUDIES AT HARTWICK?
You’re curious about the world around you. You want to explore and understand other cultures and how they relate to our increasing interconnectedness.
Here’s what makes our global studies program stand out:
- Explore interdisciplinary programs like comparative cultural studies, global trade and development, and social justice to understand the world’s interconnectedness.
- Engage in co-curricular activities that combine economics, anthropology, languages, politics, and business, preparing you for a diverse range of careers.
- Gain real-world experience through J Term experiences, study abroad opportunities and funded internships.
- Master multiple languages and earn the Global Seal of Biliteracy, opening doors to exciting careers that require fluency in today's interconnected world.
Many Career Paths
A global studies degree can open doors to many high-paying career opportunities, some offering annual salaries as high as $132,350 (Glassdoor.com). Here’s just a sample of the rewarding careers you’ll be ready for:
- Civil Service
- Government/Diplomacy
- Law Enforcement
- Journalism
- Education
- International Business
- Marketing
- Public Affairs
- Social Work
WHERE WILL YOUR GLOBAL STUDIES DEGREE TAKE YOU?
A Career
Kelsey VanAlstyne ’20 got the opportunity to serve as a women’s empowerment intern at L’Union de L’Action Feminine in Morocco. She now applies the skills she learned as a victim’s advocate at Opportunities for Otsego, a nonprofit organization based in Oneonta, N.Y.
Graduate School
Matipa Mutoti ’20 is a graduate student at American University in Washington D.C. Matipa received an Emerson Internship Fellowship in 2019 and interned at Fondation Orient-Occident in Rabat Prefecture, Morocco.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- Enroll in Hartwick’s Peace Corps Preparatory Program and earn a respected Peace Corps certification that will prepare you for the Peace Corps service.
- Develop and execute a research project, then present your findings at Student Showcase.
Three-Year Bachelor's Degree Program
Ready to move faster? Get the full Hartwick global studies experience in three-quarters the time at three-quarters the cost.
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