Bachelor of Arts in Global and Intercultural Studies
Examine complex global issues and how world systems influence and are shaped by sustainability, social justice, and intercultural dialogue. Through a flexible, interdisciplinary structure and real-world experiences, you design a degree aligned with your goals.
Study global systems. Build cross-cultural insight. Prepare for a connected world.
Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Program Delivery: On Campus
Next Term: Fall 2026
Why Choose Global & Intercultural Studies at MCLA?
MCLA’s Global & Intercultural Studies program enhances opportunities for social mobility by offering global experiences and preparing students for careers in a rapidly changing labor market. Through interdisciplinary coursework and applied learning, students build the knowledge needed to understand and navigate complex global systems.
Design Your Own Degree Path
Students shape their own academic experience based on personal interests and career goals, working with Career Services early to explore options and guide course selection.
Cross-Disciplinary Foundations
Coursework draws from multiple disciplines, allowing students to examine complex global issues affecting societies in an interconnected world.
Experiential Learning Requirement
All students complete an experiential learning component through study abroad, internships, or independent study, ensuring real-world global engagement is built into the degree.
Career Outlook & Program Outcomes
Global and intercultural careers span government, nonprofit, education, and private sectors, where cross-cultural knowledge and policy understanding are in demand.
Where this degree takes you
Graduates are prepared for roles that connect culture, policy, and communication across sectors, including NGOs, government agencies, international development organizations, education, and business.
Career Opportunities
- International Development Coordinator
- NGO Program Manager
- Policy Analyst
- Community Outreach Coordinator
- Interpreter / Translator
- Global Communications Specialist
- Foreign Service Officer
- Urban Planner
Skills You'll Master
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Study Away & Experiential Learning
Students can fulfill experiential requirements through a range of programs and partnerships, including:
- Center for International Studies Abroad (CIS Abroad)
- International Studies Abroad (ISA)
- The Education Abroad Network (TEAN)
- Semester at Sea (SAS)
- National Student Exchange (NSE)
- The Washington Center (TWC)
- MCLA Travel Courses
FAQs
Yes. All students complete an experiential learning component through study abroad, internships, or independent study.
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