Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree with a Major in Global Affairs

Rice University

Program Learning Outcomes for the Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree with a Major in Global Affairs Upon completing the BA degree with a major in Global Affairs, students will have: Developed a broad understanding of global affairs as the interdisciplinary study of how global, regional, and local phenomena are interconnected. (Substantive Knowledge) Learned how to choose responsibly and creatively from a menu of theoretical frameworks and methodologies to critically evaluate global public policy problems. (Critical Thinking) Gained a deep understanding of the diverse organizations and movements through which globally minded individuals strive to have an impact. (Citizenship) Developed and refined their ability to communicate and to persuade in written, oral, and visual formats in more than one language. (Communication)

School of Social Sciences