博士 全球研究课程提供三个重点领域，以满足学生的特定研究兴趣-全球研究理论，冲突，合作，安全与人权以及国际政治经济学，贸易与发展。所有学生都必须修读9学分的核心课程，12学分的研究方法的课程，39学分的选修课程（在获得课程主任批准的情况下，最多可从MA / MS学位课程中转移21学分） 15个论文学分。路易斯·法尔钦（LuisFalcón）博士领导的美术，人文和社会科学学院提供五个硕士课程和文学硕士课程。这些学位课程是大学致力于通过提供学士学位以外的最新教育课程来发展区域和国家经济的承诺的一部分。各种学
The Global Studies Ph.D. Program offers an advanced interdisciplinary education, the opportunity to work with diverse faculty conducting cutting edge research, and a supportive and multinational community committed to understanding and solving the world's most pressing issues.<br><br>The Ph.D. in Global Studies is an interdisciplinary program offered through the College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, administered by the Department of Political Science, with an interdisciplinary faculty group representing a range of disciplines, including Criminal Justice, Economics, Education, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology. <br><br>The Ph.D. program in Global Studies at UMass Lowell offers three areas of concentration to meet the specific research interests of students.<br><br>Conflict, Cooperation, Security and Human Rights: understanding of the wide range of issues that challenge peace and human security in the modern world, from traditional conflict to illicit economies. <br><br>International Political Economy, Trade and Development: understanding of the multi-dimensional causes and consequences of economic, political and social development around the globe.<br><br>Theory in Global Studies: understanding of the theoretical underpinnings and rapidly emerging new paradigms of global studies.