International Studies Minor
The minor in international studies can be applied to a wide range of careers, making it an excellent addition for students pursuing fields such as pre-law, psychology, scientific research, statistics, business, public relations and communications, marketing and more. The minor provides a foundation of concepts crucial to international studies and equips students with writing, analysis and critical thinking skills. Students who pursue this interdisciplinary degree will gain exposure to a variety of perspectives while having flexibility to tailor their coursework to focus on such topics as foreign policy, global economic or environmental studies, or international conflict and cooperation.
Minor Requirements (18 Hours)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course | ||
| POLI 101 | Introduction to Global Politics | 3 |
| Additional Electives | ||
| Select 15 hours of the following: | 15 | |
| International Relations | ||
| Comparative Politics | ||
| International Organization | ||
| The Conduct and Formulation of United States Foreign Policy | ||
| Contemporary United States Foreign Policy | ||
| National Security Policies of the United States | ||
| Comparative Politics of Developing Countries | ||
| Comparative Politics of Industrialized Countries | ||
| Topics in Political Science | ||
| Revolution and Political Violence | ||
| Theories of War in International Relations | ||
| International Law | ||
| Law and Contemporary International Problems | ||
| Ideology and World Politics | ||
| Nationalism and Ethnicity in World Politics | ||
| Economic Aspects of International Politics | ||
| International Relations of Latin America | ||
| Russian Foreign Policy | ||
| International Relations of East Asia and the Pacific | ||
| International Relations in Japan | ||
| Political Economy of Africa's Regions | ||
| International Relations of Africa | ||
| Foreign Policies of Selected Powers | ||
| Politics and Government of China | ||
| International Relations of the Middle East | ||
| Politics and Government of Russia | ||
| Politics and Governments of Europe | ||
| Middle East Politics | ||
| Politics and Governments of Africa | ||
| Politics and Governments of Latin America | ||
| Politics and Government of Japan | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
Note: The content of each minor should reflect the student’s interests and career aspirations. It should be determined through consultations between the student and the student’s academic advisor. A student may earn a maximum of three (3) hours of minor credit for POLI 379 and/or POLI 399 (internship experience and/or independent study content must be internationally-oriented).