The Department of Global Studies and Geography offers a wide variety of courses which lead to undergraduate degrees, or as part of a concentration in Pre-Health. We actively encourage students to double major and many of our students are pursuing additional majors in subjects as varied as Political Science, Economics, Public Policy, Criminology, Sustainability, Journalism, Public Relations, and Psychology
In the Classroom
Our Programs
The Department of Global Studies and Geography offers majors and minors in Global Studies, Geography, and GIS, as well as a Pre-Heath degree with concentrations in Global Studies or Geography.
At Hofstra
The Student Experience
The department offers you the resources and opportunities you need to extend and enhance your education.
About the Department
“This department has been so welcoming and encouraging to all students to travel, dream big, do better, and to become active… My life has forever been changed by the knowledge I gained during my time here...every professor I have had in the department has impacted me in someway and made me change and see things for the better.”
-2016 Global Studies Graduate
Support the Department
The faculty and students thank everyone whose gifts support our daily work.

Your Future
Career Potential
Our graduates have very varied and rewarding career paths, whether they entered directly into their new careers or furthered their education at graduate schools across the world.
Contact the Department
Our Office
Department of Global Studies and Geography
209K Roosevelt Hall
130 Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 11549, USA
Phone: (516) 463-5826
Fax: (516) 463-6968
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
9a - 5p
Department Chair
Dr. Grant Saff
Professor of Global Studies and Geography
(516) 463-5596
209J Roosevelt Hall