全球研究课程还为学生做好准备，使其担当全球公民的角色，准备为超越国界的人类社区做出贡献。因此，需要具有对人类社区的复杂性和相互依赖性的必要知识并且对全球过程的相互联系有广泛了解的毕业生。理解不同社会中存在的各种历史，政治文化，社会，宗教和经济影响的学生将准备作为全球公民参加，以面对并为解决全球挑战做出贡献。
With a Global Affairs major at Sacred Heart, you will be prepared to make a meaningful contribution to the world as you use your understanding of the diverse influences in different societies to confront and contribute to the resolution of global challenges. Globalization has brought rapid change as citizens, governments, and markets worldwide become increasingly interdependent. The skills you learn as a Global Affairs major at Sacred Heart will help you thrive in this competitive, globalized economy. Students graduate prepared to be global thinkers and citizens, poised to contribute to the human community that transcends borders and boundaries.