A Minor in International Studies requires completion of 18 credit hours (plus 6 to 8 hours of foreign language courses at the 2000-level). All students pursuing the minor must have their curriculum approved by an advisor.

Minor Requirements

Foundation Course (3 credit hours)

INTL 1101 - Introduction to International Studies (3)

Foreign Language Courses (6-8 credit hours)

Select 6-8 credit hours of foreign language courses at the 2000-level, typically the 2201 and 2202 courses. If 2201 and 2202 courses are not available, 1201 and 1202 courses in a second appropriate language may be considered, if approved by a departmental advisor.

Elective Courses (15 credit hours)

Select from the following:

INTL 2100 - Introduction to Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Studies (3)
or HGHR 2100 - Introduction to Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Studies (3)
INTL 2121 - Introduction to Development Studies (3)
INTL 2131 - Introduction to Peace, Conflict, and Identity Studies (3)
or ANTH 2131 - Introduction to Peace, Conflict, and Identity Studies (3)
INTL 2201 - Introduction to Asian Studies (3)
INTL 2301 - Introduction to European Studies (3)
INTL 3000 - Topics in International Studies (1 to 3)
INTL 3111 - Politics and Culture in Literature (3) (W)
INTL 3112 - Globalization and Culture (3)
or ANTH 3112 - Globalization and Culture (3)
INTL 3115 - Globalization and Digital Media (3)
or COMM 3126 - Globalization and Digital Media (3)
INTL 3116 - Cultures and Conflicts (3)
or ANTH 3116 - Cultures and Conflicts (3)
INTL 3117 - Narratives and Conflicts (3)
or ANTH 3117 - Narratives and Conflicts (3)
INTL 3120 - Women’s Studies International (3)
or WGST 4120 - Women’s Studies International (3)
INTL 3125 - Food and Globalization (3)
or ANTH 3125 - Food and Globalization (3)
INTL 3127 - Global Media (3)
or COMM 3127 - Global Media (3)
INTL 3131 - Diplomacy in a Changing World (3)
or POLS 3159 - Diplomacy in a Changing World (3)
INTL 3135 - Origins of Globalization (3)
or ANTH 3135 - Origins of Globalization (3)
INTL 3136 - Globalization and Resistance (3)
or ANTH 3136 - Globalization and Resistance (3)
INTL 3137 - International Human Rights (3)
or POLS 3137 - International Human Rights (3)
INTL 3151 - International Political Economy (3)
or POLS 3151 - International Political Economy (3)
INTL 3161 - Migration and Borders in a Global World (3)
or GEOG 3161 - Migration and Borders in a Global World (3)
INTL 3162 - Europe in the World (3)
or GEOG 3162 - Europe in the World (3)
INTL 3171 - Comparative Genocide (3)
or HIST 3171 - Comparative Genocide (3)
INTL 3172 - Political Repression and Rebellion in the Contemporary World (3)
or HIST 3172 - Political Repression and Rebellion in the Contemporary World (3)

Note:

Lists are subject to additions and deletions. Other courses may be considered, subject to approval of an advisor.

Total = 18 Credit Hours

Education Abroad

Although not required for the minor, education abroad is encouraged and recommended. The Office of International Programs offers a range of programs of varying duration. Academic credit hours earned may be applied to the requirements of the minor, subject to approval by an advisor.