BA in Global Affairs

Global Study, Global Leadership

All students have opportunities to:

  • Conduct research with a faculty member and apply for research funds
  • Develop valuable job skills by volunteering or interning 
  • Gain expertise in over twenty different global languages through coursework in Fairfax
  • Participate in a short-term study abroad program 

Students may also apply for one of the following specialized programs by contacting their GLOA advisor early in the semester before transitioning to Fairfax:

  • Honors in the Major program, where you plan and conduct extensive independent research under the guidance of a faculty member. Read more >>
  • Arlington Fellows programs, including Global Politics Fellows, Media & Democracy Fellows, and Global Health Fellows. Arlington Fellows take a customized mix of coursework and internship and gain professionalization skills. Read more>>