Global Studies

The Global Studies program has provided information for students who plan to study abroad. Review your department’s responses to the Major Advising Questionnaires below, then contact the department directly with any additional questions.

Advising Resources

Study Abroad Information on the Global Studies Website

Global Studies Advising Contact Information

Berkeley Programs Questionnaire

Does your department currently sponsor a Berkeley Summer Abroad or Berkeley Global Internships program?

No.

Do any courses offered on a Berkeley Summer Abroad or Berkeley Global Internships program currently satisfy requirements within your major?

No.

UCEAP Programs Questionnaire

What is the maximum amount of major credit given for courses taken during UCEAP? Is this maximum calculated by number of courses or by units of credit?

Global Studies students may take a maximum of three (3) classes off campus. Courses must be worth a minimum of 3 UC semester units.

Does your department maintain a list of courses previously awarded credit on UCEAP and/or a list of pre-approved courses for UCEAP programs? How do students access this information?

Yes. We keep track of classes that have been previously approved at institutions that are very popular with our students. For example, Sciences Po, the London School of Economics and Political Science, and Free University Berlin. Students are encouraged to connect with the major advisers to discuss how to best fit study abroad into your academic plan. 

Does your department have a 4-year or 2-year plan available to students that incorporates semester or year-length study abroad? How do students access this information?

No. Students should talk to advisers to work out individual plans.

What is the process in your department to have courses evaluated? What materials must be submitted? What is the timeframe for response?

Students submit petitions. We usually respond within a week.

Are students in your department able to undertake a senior honors thesis the semester following UCEAP participation?

Yes, so long as that is the fall semester of their senior year.

Does your department calculate UCEAP grades into departmental GPA?

Yes

Are UCEAP grades counted towards departmental honors?

Yes

If you represent a department which teaches foreign language, does your department award major credit for the courses taken during the Intensive Language Program (ILP) portion of the UCEAP program?

N/A

Does the undergraduate adviser sign the UCEAP academic planning form, or must a faculty adviser sign?

The undergraduate adviser.

Does your department place Academic holds on declared majors prior to each registration period? If yes, what is your departmental policy on releasing advising holds for students currently abroad on UCEAP (e.g. is advising possible via email, skype, etc.)?

No.

Do you have any department specific advice for students participating on a UCEAP program in their last term at Berkeley?

Yes. Please consult with an advisor before your departure. Ideally, the student would have already completed their major requirements.

Independent Programs Questionnaire

Have any Independent programs been approved by your department and the Study Abroad Advisory board for credit in the major?

No.

Are there any pre-approved courses for your major from other UC summer abroad programs (UCLA, UCD, etc.)?

No.

What is the process to have a course from an Independent study abroad program evaluated for your major?

Students submit petitions and syllabi for faculty review. We usually respond within a week. This is typically done after the transfer units are visible in CalCentral.