International Studies Minor
Why Minor in International Studies?
The minor in International Studies provides an interdisciplinary perspective on contemporary global issues, societies, and cultures.
International Studies minors acquire knowledge that will enable them to understand and contribute to shaping the rapidly evolving global community. The minor in International Studies helps prepare students for graduate study or professional careers in a variety of fields in the national and international job markets such as international affairs and public policy, international business and finance, international organizations, and academic research and teaching.
Our minor can be particularly relevant for students majoring in:
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International Studies Minor Requirements:
The required course for a minor in International Studies is:
INST 2130 | International Studies |
3 credits |
In addition to INST 2130, students must take an additional 15 credits of approved coursework—12 credits of which must be at the 3000/4000 level from at least two different disciplines. Several approved courses are listed below, and students may speak with an International Studies advisor to inquire about additional courses that could apply to the minor.
CMST 2010 | Interpersonal Communication |
3 credits |
CMST 4510/CMST 8516 | Persuasion and Social Influence |
3 credits |
CMST 4530/CMST 8536 | Intercultural Communication-US |
3 credits |
ECON 2200 | Principles of Economics (Micro) |
3 credits |
ECON 2220 | Principles of Economics (Macro) |
3 credits |
ECON 3130/GEOG 3130 | Economic Geography |
3 credits |
ECON 4610/ECON 8616 | International Trade |
3 credits |
ECON 4660/ECON 8666 | International Economic Development |
3 credits |
GEOG 1020 | Introduction to Human Geography |
3 credits |
GEOG 3930 | Political Geography |
3 credits |
HIST 4350/HIST 8356 | American Diplomatic History |
3 credits |
HIST 4710/HIST 8716 | Europe and America in the Two World Wars |
3 credits |
ISQA 3420 | Managing in a Digital World |
3 credits |
MKT 3380 | International Marketing |
3 credits |
PSCI 2210 | Introduction to International Relations |
3 credits |
PSCI 3220/PSCI 8225 | International Organizations |
3 credits |
PSCI 4240/PSCI 8246 | International Conflict Resolution |
3 credits |
PSCI 4290/PSCI 8296/CACT 8306 | International Development & Sustainability |
3 credits |