Keough School introduces new undergraduate global affairs major | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › Keough School introduces new undergraduate global affairs major Keough School introduces new undergraduate global affairs major Published: August 16, 2018 Author: Ti Lavers Keough School of Global Affairs The Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame has launched a new program of study for undergraduates. A supplementary major in global affairs, designed for students interested in exploring contemporary global issues, will be offered to this year’s incoming class of 2022. “Introducing Notre Dame undergrads to the complex and challenging world of global affairs is an exciting phase in the rapid growth of the Keough School,” said R. Scott Appleby, Marilyn Keough Dean. “Our students care deeply about giving back — lending their remarkable talents and enterprising spirit to the task of fighting poverty, making peace, promoting human rights and addressing climate change. They will do so through the lens of human dignity. Incorporating the expertise of our interdisciplinary institutes and centers, they will take a holistic and ethically sound approach to global ‘problem-solving.’” The global affairs major is a rigorous, 30-credit-hour program that provides students with foundational knowledge of the major political, economic and social institutions of the 21st century. Students choose from one of five areas of concentration, drawn from the diverse programs and scholarship within the Keough School’s institutes: Asian studies, European studies, international development studies, Irish studies and peace studies. The global affairs coursework emphasizes the study of contemporary global issues within the context of integral human development, the centerpiece of the Keough School’s mission, advancing a holistic vision for human dignity and flourishing. Global affairs, as a supplementary major, is designed to enhance and complement a student’s primary major at Notre Dame. Students are required to pair the Keough School’s global affairs major with another major from one of the University’s other colleges and schools, in fields related to the humanities, science, business, medicine or engineering. Undergraduates who study global affairs can find jobs in both the public and private sector, in embassies or international organizations like the United Nations, and in nongovernmental and service organizations. Students who cannot fit a supplementary major into their schedules, but are interested in contemporary global issues, may enroll in one of the minors offered within the Keough School, take courses or pursue international research and language study with one or more of the Keough School’s nine institutes and centers. For more information about the global affairs major or other undergraduate opportunities, visit keough.nd.edu/undergrad or contact Denise Ayo, associate director of undergraduate programs, at dayo@nd.edu. Founded in 2014, the Donald R. Keough School of Global Affairs advances integral human development through research, policy and practice; transformative educational programs; and partnerships for global engagement. Contact: Colleen Sharkey, assistant director of media relations, csharke2@nd.edu Posted In: International Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related September 30, 2022 Nanovic Institute to welcome former President of Croatia Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović September 29, 2022 Notre Dame, Ukrainian Catholic University launch three new research grants September 27, 2022 Notre Dame, Trinity College Dublin engineers join to advance novel treatment for cystic fibrosis September 14, 2022 Apostolic nuncio to Great Britain to deliver the 2022 Keeley Vatican Lecture September 12, 2022 Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street … in different countries? For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn