Special Programs in Liberal Studies

Address: 1104 Moore Humanities and Research Administration
Phone: (336) 334-5590

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Programs:

• Archaeology (BA) U808
• Asian Studies (BA) U824
• Environmental Studies (BA) U825
• European Studies (BA) U812
• Integrated Science (BA) U834
• Integrated Science Lic (BA) U837
• International & Global Affairs and Development (BA) U821
• International & Global Arts and Belief Systems (BA) U822
• International and Global Human Rights (BA) U829
• Latin American and Caribbean Studies (BA) U823
• Russian Studies (BA) U802

Archaeology

Details about Archaeology

The Archaeology major at UNCG, which is housed in Special Programs in Liberal Studies, introduces students to the ancient civilizations and cultures of the Old and New Worlds and to the analytical tools that archaeologists use to facilitate their study. The major is designed to develop both anthropological and historical perspectives in archaeological research, to encompass the range of prehistoric to early historic cultures in the Old and New Worlds, and to introduce the theoretical concepts and methodological techniques appropriate to archaeological research.

The program's faculty are actively involved in field work in Greece, Mexico, and North Carolina, and students are expected to participate in those or other field work projects in addition to meeting classroom requirements.

 

Asian Studies

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Environmental Studies

Address: 219 Graham Building
Phone: (336) 252-0520
Web site: http://www.uncg.edu/env
Details about Environmental Studies

Program Goal

Environmental studies is an interdisciplinary field fostering understanding of the natural physical and biological setting in which life on Earth exists. It integrates scientific study of ecosystems, pollution, climate, energy, and other environmental and natural resource matters on a global, regional, or local scale with cultural and policy-related study of politics, economics, sociology, history, and law. The Environmental Studies major is designed to provide students with a broad exposure to topics related to the environment and to provide knowledge and skills to address major environmental issues.

Special Opportunities

An especially valuable component of the major is the opportunity for internships that provide professional experience, career networking, and community service. Interns have worked for the Greensboro Natural Science Center, Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (United States Park Service), Piedmont Environmental Center, Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department, United States Environmental Protection Agency, and the Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling at UNCG.

 

European Studies

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Integrated Science

Address: 116E Graham Building
Phone: (336) 334-3913

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International & Global Studies

(International and Global Affairs and Development, International and Global Arts and Belief Systems, and International and Global Human Rights
Address: 103G Foust Building
Phone: (336) 334-5557
Web site:www.uncg.edu/igs

Details about International and Global Studies

The International and Global Studies Program at UNCG offers a major, second major, or minor in one of three areas of concentration:

• International and Global Affairs and Development (major or minor)
• International and Global Arts and Belief Systems (major or minor)
• International and Global Human Rights

What's unique about the International & Global Studies Program at UNCG?

The International and Global Studies (IGS) Program is unique in:

• Focusing on international issues and areas of scholarly concern that both complement and transcend the parameters of traditional academic disciplines
• Affording students with diverse international interests a flexible yet coherent program of study whose overarching objective is to promote cross-cultural and cross-national awareness and tolerance
• Providing a range of skills useful in careers where an understanding of foreign cultures and global processes is important
• Enriching and complementing the missions of the International Programs Center (IPC), the Lloyd International Honors College (LIHC), and the university at large.

Message from the Director

Are you interested in gaining knowledge about a foreign culture? Do you want to gain a better understanding of global affairs and international development? Are you interested in a particular region of the world? Would you like to enrich your knowledge through studying abroad? If so, you may want to major in International Studies.

International Studies majors acquire skills in research, analysis, writing, and foreign language that are important to a liberal arts education. A liberal arts education prepares students to think both independently and analytically, enhances understanding of others, and emphasizes a concern for current affairs. The International Studies Program is a flexible, interdisciplinary curriculum that allows students to take a wide variety of courses and develop the skills necessary for careers in which knowledge of foreign cultures and understanding of global issues are important.

Increasing global interdependence has created opportunities in careers related to international affairs. International Studies majors may qualify for many different careers in private and public organizations, including careers in government and foreign service, international organizations, travel and tourism, law, business, and teaching.

– Dr. Roberto E. Campo, Director, IGS Program

 

Latin American and Caribbean Studies

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Russian Studies

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