ACDIS is excited to collaborate with the Center for Global Studies (CGS) and the Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity (CSGGE) to bring this unique program to our University of Illinois campus and beyond!
Students aiming for careers in government, and non-governmental commercial or non-profit sectors and interests that deal with matters related to national, international, and global security will gain preparation for work in interdisciplinary settings on issues related to prevention, conduct, and ameliorating effects of conflicts and potential conflicts in arenas involving conventional or unconventional weapons, environment stresses, natural disasters and disease, or interactions thereof. Relevant topical areas include human security, environmental and resource security, and comparative politics and security. Students in this track are interested in careers in political science, environmental science, policy analysis, diplomacy, intelligence, humanitarian aid, post-secondary and international education, and international affairs.
Masters Program Overview
This degree prepares students for leadership in international and domestic careers in non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government, business, and transnational organizations. Combining interdisciplinary coursework with domestic and international practicum opportunities will prepare graduates to meet the intellectual and practical challenges facing global governance and civil society organizations. The MS in Global Studies curriculum includes three tracks: 1) Global Security; 2) Gender and Public Policy; and 3) Global Governance. Students will complete coursework in their chosen area of focus, which may include a specific topical area such as Global Health or Sustainable Development.
Curriculum
Students complete 32 graduate credit hours to earn an MS in Global Studies. All MSGS students must complete three required courses early in their degree program. These courses are foundational for all three pathways and provide a context for elective coursework. Students are also required to take at least 4 credit hours of a professional development course-- either a practicum or project. The remaining credit hours provide students with a great deal of flexibility to customize the degree to suit their individual career goals within their chosen pathway.
Advising
Each student will work with their advisor to select courses that best suit their individual goals. In addition to the core curriculum courses, students can select, with advisor approval, from an array of elective courses designed to support greater depth in their chosen pathway and discipline.
Andrew Guth is the MSGS academic coordinator. Current and prospective students can reach him at andyguth@illinois.edu.
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