Academic Overview

The Global Studies Academic Advantage

Dynamic and interactive academics are at the core of the St. John’s Global Studies programs, engaging various liberal arts-based disciplines for insight into politics, art, history, religion and economics. All of our programs offer solid academics and are taught by outstanding international faculty. We offer a broad range of disciplines, ensure small class size to maintain a low student to professor ratio and hand-select professors based on subject area expertise.
 
Past courses have come from many disciplines, including:

  • Anthropology
  • Art History
  • Economics
  • English
  • European Political History
  • French
  • International Business
  • International Relations
  • Italian Language
  • Management
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Theology
  • Urban Studies: Rome’s History

Independent study projects are also available for students who have a particular area of interest and advanced language proficiency.

Please note that distance learning (online) classes may also be taken while studying abroad.

For students with advanced French or Italian language skills, there are internship opportunities that offer exposure to work situations in France and Italy.