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Undergraduate Catalog | 2015-2016 Previous Edition
International Studies, Minor
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A Minor in International Studies requires completion of 18 credit hours (and 6 to 8 hours of foreign language at the 2000-level) with a GPA of 2.5 or above. Students complete 6 hours of introductory coursework and 12 hours from courses in a selected concentration. Students select a concentration in African Studies, Asian Studies, European Studies, or Latin American Studies (Note: no new students admitted to Latin American Studies concentration). A self-designed concentration focusing on a particular issue, theme, or region is also available. All students pursuing the minor must have their curriculum approved by an advisor.
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Core Courses (6 credit hours)
and one of the following:
Foreign Language Requirement (6-8 credit hours)
Select six to eight hours of foreign language at the 2201 and 2202 level in a language appropriate to the selected concentration. If 2201 and 2202 courses are not available, 1201 and 1202 in a second appropriate language may be presented.
Area Concentration Requirement (12 credit hours)
Select twelve hours of related coursework appropriate to the selected concentration in African, Asian, European, or Latin American Studies (see list of recommended courses below). All courses must be chosen from outside the student’s major and from at least two departments.
Notes:
*Required course for major.
Lists are subject to additions and deletions. Other courses may be considered, subject to approval of an advisor.
Self-Designed Concentration
Students choosing to focus their study around a particular issue, theme, or region not covered by the other area concentrations may do so with the prior advice and permission of an advisor and subject to the regular availability of sufficient courses and an appropriate foreign language.
Education Abroad Requirement
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 credits earned may be applied to the requirements of the minor, subject to approval by an advisor.
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