
In today’s complex world, the pursuit of economic prosperity, environmental sustainability, peace and human rights are all threads in a tightly woven global narrative.
In today’s complex world, the pursuit of economic prosperity, environmental sustainability, peace and human rights are all threads in a tightly woven global narrative.
The international studies minor exposes you to the history, societies and cultures of people from nearly every continent, as well as the challenges facing the international community. Our interdisciplinary program stresses the importance of international relations with respect to business, politics, health, communications and law. It provides a strong foundation in the economic, sociological, intellectual and artistic developments of influential regions of the globe. The minor encourages you to use the world as your classroom through study abroad opportunities or service trips. All of this prepares you for an exciting, international career.
Students are required to satisfy the following requirements within the 18-credit minor; at least 6 credits must be completed at the 300 level.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Select two world language courses at the 200 level or above 1 | 6 | |
Select one course that explores a non-American culture. Examples include: 2 | 3 | |
Local Cultures, Global Issues | ||
Gender/Sex/Sexuality | ||
Russian Cultural and Intellectual History | ||
Irish History | ||
Blood and Revolution in China/Asian Studies | ||
Japan's Modern Empire/Asian Studies | ||
African History and Culture | ||
Modern India | ||
Italy: A Journey Through its Food, History and Culture (in Eng.) | ||
Italian Cinema (in Eng.) | ||
Select one course in international business/economics at the introductory or advanced level depending on the student’s major concentration: | 3 | |
International Economics | ||
Globalization and International Business | ||
International Marketing | ||
Negotiating Internationally | ||
Select one course in geography, philosophy or political science. Examples include: | 3 | |
Introduction to Geography | ||
Human and Economic Geography | ||
Global Philosophies | ||
Philosophy of War and Peace | ||
Human Rights: Theory and Practice | ||
Introduction to International Relations | ||
Public Diplomacy | ||
Development, Globalization and Colonialism | ||
International Law | ||
Middle Eastern History and Politics | ||
Politics and Governance in Africa | ||
Complete a capstone course in international studies, decided in consultation with the international studies adviser. | 3 | |
Total Credits | 18 |
In languages without advanced course offerings, students may complete two courses in a second language where the first language was pursued through the 102 course.
Courses offered in history, art, comparative literature/culture or anthropology all can satisfy this requirement.
Students are encouraged, but not required, to take off-campus studies, either in the form of a study abroad or an internship in, for example, Washington, D.C.
Our undergraduate admissions counselors are here to answer any questions you may have and help you navigate the application process.