B.A. MAJOR

International Perspectives

In this program, you’ll dive into the complexities of social justice and injustice from both global and regional perspectives. You’ll get to explore the rich histories and cultures that shape societies, expanding your sense of social responsibility and deepening your understanding of how the world works.

Our curriculum breaks away from the usual approach, giving you the skills, knowledge, and ethical mindset you need to tackle local and global inequalities and injustices head-on. You’ll develop a strong sense of active engagement and responsibility in our connected world, with a special focus on populations, communities, and cultures that are often overlooked.

Graduate with an understanding of how to actively work toward making a difference in your community by building relationships, speaking out for society’s most marginalized members, and guiding others to think critically about the world they live in.

Explore New Communities and Cultures

This program is your ticket to immersion in rich and complex cultures, where independent research and hands-on experiences turn big problems into opportunities to change the world. You will foster your awareness of social justice and international perspectives by engaging with diverse communities worldwide and in the United States.

Research

Every student at Warren Wilson completes undergraduate research no matter the program. As an International and Social Justice Studies Major, you can choose to pursue your capstone project in one of three areas: Sociology, Public Humanities, or Data Science.

Explore Classes in This Program

GBL 1170

Introduction to Global Studies

Get started with an introduction to the broad scope of the interdisciplinary field of global studies. You’ll explore the unequal distribution of humans, resources, wealth, and other phenomena across the globe and examine the root causes and local effects of these geographic patterns. By examining the many ways in which our world is portrayed – in text, on film, and especially with maps – you will start to appreciate and understand the economic, cultural, and political impacts of globalization on human-environment interactions.

SOC 3250

Gender, Development, and the Environment

Examine the link between gender issues and environmental problems in the Global South, and how development programs affect the lives of women. You’ll also learn how the history of colonization, and local as well as global inequalities, affect gender relations and environmental conditions in various countries.

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Meet Our Faculty

Warren Wilson students crave a challenge. I am continually amazed at the enthusiasm with which our students throw themselves into an endeavor, whether it be a physically exhausting service trip or an intellectually stimulating research question. Wilson students tend to say “bring it.”

David Abernathy, Ph.D.
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David Abernathy
David Abernathy, Ph.D.
As one of Indonesia’s “Traveling World Class Professors,” Warren Wilson College professor Siti Kusujiarti is building a collaborative research partnership with Jenderal Soedirman University faculty members.

Warren Wilson students are poised to learn and to expand their horizons.

Siti Kusujiarti, Ph.D.
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As one of Indonesia’s “Traveling World Class Professors,” Warren Wilson College professor Siti Kusujiarti is building a collaborative research partnership with Jenderal Soedirman University faculty members.
Siti Kusujiarti, Ph.D.

Warren Wilson is the place where both academics and intellectual virtues matter. We are all on a journey together to build a more trusting, empathetic, patient, caring, and connected community, state, nation, and world.

Dr. Susan Ortiz
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Susan Ortiz, Ph.D.
Ben Feinberg

At Warren Wilson, we have the time we need to know our students as real, complete, complicated human beings, not just a butt in a seat and a name on a paper.

Ben Feinberg, Ph.D.
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Ben Feinberg
Ben Feinberg, Ph.D.
Faculty Member Scotti Norman stands smiling outside of Orr Cottage.

The students at Warren Wilson have a keen interest in equality and empathy, and it is a pleasure to explore together how archaeology of past societies can create a more just contemporary society.

Scotti M. Norman
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Faculty Member Scotti Norman stands smiling outside of Orr Cottage.
Scotti M. Norman, Ph.D
Christine Swoap

At Warren Wilson, I see creativity, sensitivity and a willingness to engage with others in meaningful ways. Professors and students work collaboratively towards various educative goals, taking risks while being advocates for themselves and others. All of this inspires me.

Christine LaRocque Swoap, MA
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Christine Swoap
Christine LaRocque Swoap, MA
David Abernathy

Hands-on, All-in

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In the Work Program 
The Global Engagement Crew provides outreach to international students
Where will you go?
Ainara Hildago ’22 works as a U.S. College Counselling Fellow at The American School of Greece.
ENGAGE 
The Engage living and learning community is perfect for young advocates in their first year at Warren Wilson wanting to develop their leadership and advocacy skills.
Gamelan Ensemble 
Students play traditional Indonesian Music

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