International Studies Minor

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The international studies minor program goals are to provide a structured interdisciplinary opportunity for students to develop the analytical skills necessary to understand and evaluate the contemporary international system; to facilitate research and creative activities that focus on international issues; to provide opportunities to directly engage in meaningful cross-national interactions; and to encourage the apprehension of the fundamental commonalities as well as rich diversities that characterize the modern world system.

Required Courses

ECON 102 - World Economic Issues Credits: (5)
GEOG 101 - World Regional Geography Credits: (5)
POSC 270 - International Relations Credits: (5)

International Studies Courses

INTL 110-465 - International Studies Credits: (3)

Electives Credits: 18

Students must complete at least four of the following courses with no more than two from any one department:

ANTH 130 - Cultural Worlds Credits: (5)
ANTH 356 - Gender Roles in Cross-cultural Perspective Credits: (4)
ANTH 446 - Anthropology of Globalization Credits: (4)
COM 302 - Intercultural Communication Credits: (4)
ECON 310 - International Economics Credits: (5)
ENG 360 - Cinema Studies IV: Survey of World Cinema Credits: (5)
GEOG 304 - Economic Geography Credits: (5)
MGT 384 - Introduction to International Business Credits: (5)
POSC 372 - Politics of Globalization Credits: (5)
POSC 373 - International Politics of the Pacific Rim Credits: (5)
POSC 375 - The Middle East and International Politics Credits: (5)
POSC 378 - International Political Economy Credits: (5)
POSC 470 - Contemporary Issues in International Relations Credits: (3-5)
PUBH 317 - Global Health Issues and Solutions Credits: (4)
SOC 326 - Social Demography Credits: (5)
SOC 371 - Globalization Credits: (5)
WGSS 498 - Special Topics Credits: (1-6)
WLC 311 - Popular Cultures of the World Credits: (5)

Other Electives

INTL 198-498 - Special Topics Credits: (1-6)
INTL 290/490 - Cooperative Education Credits: (1-6)

Total Credits: 36

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