Jun 19, 2025  
2025-2026 Western Washington University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Western Washington University Catalog

Global Studies Minor


Introduction

Students in the Global Studies Minor will develop globally relevant skills through the core Introduction to Global Studies course, a study abroad experience, development of non-English language skills, and customizable elective courses.

Why Consider a Global Studies Minor?

A Global Studies Minor can complement any major and is customizable to individual student interests and professional goals. Through a blend of classroom and experiential learning, students develop perspective, knowledge, and critical thinking skills relevant to living, working, and thriving responsibly in our shared world.

Student Resources

Website: Office of Global Engagement

Contact information: Global Studies Advisor, Leah Lippman, Miller Hall 204D, Leah.Lippman@wwu.edu

Degree Works: Current students should also log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.

Career Services Center: Connect major to a career

Sample careers: Since the Global Studies Minor complements any major and since most job sectors seek employees with global perspectives and critical thinking skills, sample careers are represented in professions such as business and global supply chain management, diplomacy and policy, law, education, energy and the environment, STEM, public health, security and intelligence, the arts, and more.

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

To declare a minor, contact Leah Lippman, faculty for the Office of Global Engagement, Miller Hall 204D, Leah.Lippman@wwu.edu.

Grade Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.

Requirements (25 credits)


Non-Course Requirement


❑ Study Abroad: Global Studies Minor students are required to participate in a credit-bearing study abroad experience approved by Western’s Education Abroad office.

Required Courses (10 cerdits)


Electives (15 credits minimum)


❑ Select three upper-division elective courses from the following list or other globally focused courses with approval by the faculty advisor for Global Studies.