Global Studies and Social Impact
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)
Undergraduate Major
Allendale • Face to face • 120 Credits
Global studies and social impact (GSI) is an interdisciplinary field that explores how political, economic, social, and cultural forces interact across borders to influence societies worldwide.
Overview
GSI addresses the world's greatest challenges - food, security, climate change, human rights, religious freedom, and conflict - by placing contemporary issues center stage and preparing students to be creative, flexible thinkers within local and global communities.
You will explore problems and solutions from various academic and professional perspectives in global systems like health care, food, and economics, examining the movements of people and ideas such as immigration, human trafficking, and geotourism, and investigate cultural, religious, and gender identities and expressions.
Your course of study is planned around pressing global and social justice issues, helping build intercultural competency and interdisciplinary thinking. Hands-on learning, research, and foreign language practice prepare you to become leaders and problem solvers with well-rounded, dynamic approaches.
Students are admitted directly into this program.
School of Interdisciplinary Studies
Global Studies and Social Impact
gvsu.edu/gsi
117 Lake Ontario Hall
(616) 331-8110
[email protected]
Admissions and Recruitment Office
Career Opportunities
Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.
Top skills- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Active Learning
- Critical Thinking
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 45,055.30 | 10% |
| $ 62,175.02 | 25% |
| $ 79,993.83 | 50% |
| $103,854.59 | 75% |
| $122,395.26 | 90% |
Develop, introduce, or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, state, or federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions.
Top skills
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 21,842.05 | 10% |
| $ 33,348.95 | 25% |
| $ 66,115.43 | 50% |
| $ 94,494.26 | 75% |
| $158,866.77 | 90% |
Direct or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or safety. Examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs. Direct the movement, storage, or processing of inventory.
Top skills- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Speaking
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 59,477.71 | 10% |
| $ 73,675.78 | 25% |
| $ 94,961.67 | 50% |
| $125,967.75 | 75% |
| $165,120.72 | 90% |
Narrate or write news stories, reviews, or commentary for print, broadcast, or other communications media such as newspapers, magazines, radio, or television. May collect and analyze information through interview, investigation, or observation.
Top skills- Speaking
- Writing
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 25,581.76 | 10% |
| $ 31,480.60 | 25% |
| $ 43,138.58 | 50% |
| $ 60,156.82 | 75% |
| $100,177.21 | 90% |
Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.
Top skills- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Critical Thinking
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 45,154.54 | 10% |
| $ 56,981.79 | 25% |
| $ 59,326.12 | 50% |
| $ 82,967.84 | 75% |
| $113,904.41 | 90% |
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