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Motion Introduced by:  Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee

Date of First Reading:  March 30, 2026

Date of Second Reading:  April 27, 2026

Title of Motion: Request from The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – School of International Letters and Cultures – for the establishment of an undergraduate degree – BA in Global Citizenship

Action Requested: This curricular proposal has received all college, school, unit and university administrative approvals, and is being presented to the Senate for review and voting decision.   

Rationale: "Global Citizenship" is a term developed within the humanities in the aftermath of WWII to combat the limited sense of belonging that can prevent communities from understanding each other. Global citizenship entails serious comparative study of cultures, languages, customs and histories other than one’s own, broadening the mind and fostering cosmopolitanism. The BA degree in Global Citizenship will be a transdisciplinary, cross-sectional degree that will consist of a small number of required courses on intercultural competence and social issues, a large number of electives, and an optional study abroad program.