Global Studies Academy

What is the Global Studies Academy?

• Arts at Wheaton: Music, Theatre, Dance, Visual Arts (Ceramics, Drawing/Painting, Photography, Digital Art, etc)

• Humanities at Wheaton: Social Studies, English, World Languages

• Health and Human Performance at Wheaton: Physical Education, Child Development

We are Wheaton’s Arts, Humanities and Health and Human Performance Academy. The Global Studies Academy includes almost everything on the first and second floors. The Global Studies Academy motivates its students to explore the endless possibilities in our world, develop a global citizenship, prepare to be college and career ready, and be leaders in our global society.

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Global Studies Academy Completer Requirements: 

• Complete at least 4 full credits of Global Studies Academy courses - not to include the required High School Graduation Requirements in the Arts and Humanities (4 English, 3 Social Studies, 2 World Language, 1 Fine Arts, 1 PE). 

• A Capstone presentation, performance or internship (see Capstone page for more details) **NEW, starting with the Class of 2027**

• The completion of Global Issues A & B (9th grade) and Student Leadership A & B (12th grade) are encouraged, but not required.