Program Requirements
Purpose/Overview
The Global Studies Academy (GSA) exists to equip students to effectively solve the challenges society will face in the future while developing multi-faceted global citizens. Students are empowered to become innovative global thinkers who celebrate diversity. The Academy promotes global citizenship by focusing on languages, culture and current events. The Academy also fosters leadership by exposing its members to a variety of situations from a globally-integrated perspective while offering opportunities in student government, community service and cultural awareness activities.
As a result, program requirements are continually reviewed and evaluated to ensure that we are meeting the diverse needs of our students and community. Please refer to the appropriate page to see your student's program requirements.
Global Studies Academy Required Courses:
- English I AAC, English II AAC, English III AP, and English IV AP or DC
- Foreign Language I, Foreign Language II, Foreign Language III AAC, and Foreign Language IV AP (4 consecutive years of the same foreign language)
- World History (AP Recommended)
- U.S. History (AP Recommended)
- Mexican American Studies OR African American Studies OR AP European History
- Government (AP Recommended)
- Economics (AP Recommended)
- Academy Capstone
All course offerings and program requirements are subject to change in the event that the Texas Education Agency makes changes to approved courses and/or due to low enrollment.
Student Benefits
- Enrichment opportunities through local universities and corporate connections.
- Potential for acceptance into the nation’s top universities with assistance from guidance counselors and the academy advisor.
- Potential to graduate with at least one semester of transferable college credit through AP exams.
Course offerings are subject to change in the event that the Texas Education Agency makes changes to approved courses and/or due to low enrollment.