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2025-2026 Western Washington University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Western Washington University Catalog

Global Studies


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Introduction

Global Studies is an interdisciplinary field that explores how people, places, ideas, systems, and issues are globally interconnected.

Department Mission

The Office of Global Engagement facilitates comprehensive internationalization of Western Washington University in the pursuit of greater intercultural understanding, collaborative scholarship, and peace through academic people-to-people exchange.

Declaration Process

Advisement for the minor can be secured through Leah Lippman, faculty for the Office of Global Engagement, Miller Hall 204D, Leah.Lippman@wwu.edu.

Additional Information

Additional information regarding international education opportunities at Western can be found at global.wwu.edu.

Programs

    Undergraduate MinorCertification

    Courses

      Global Studies

      Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400, 500 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

      International Studies

      Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400, 500 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

      Teaching English as a Second Language

      Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

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