International Studies (Minor)
The international studies minor provides an interdisciplinary examination of cultures and societies outside the United States as well as an exploration of political, economic, social, and cultural interconnections among nation states, non-governmental organizations, and ethnic and religious groups around the world. International studies coursework is combined with language study, study abroad, and a presentation of capstone thesis. Fifteen (15) credits plus study abroad and language. Please see Graduation Honors for information about study abroad credits and Graduation Honors.
Minor Requirements
Twelve (12) elective credits outside the required coursework for the student's major, in at least three different disciplines, from the following:
| ECO 211 | Principles of Macroeconomics * | 3 |
| ECO 485 | International Economics * | 3 |
| EN 204 | World Literature: Romanticism through Post Modernism * | 3 |
| FA 110 | Cross-Cultural Visual Thinking * | 3 |
| FR 303 | Contemporary French Civilization | 3 |
| HI 311 | Modern European History: 1914 to the Present * | 3 |
| IS 421 | Project | 1-4 |
| IT 110 | Information Technology in the Global Age * | 3 |
| MGT 385 | International Business * | 3 |
| MKT 485 | International Marketing * | 3 |
| PH 365 | Asian Philosophy * | 3 |
| POL 102 | International Relations * | 3 |
| POL 103 | Comparative Politics * | 3 |
| POL 355 | Global Security * | 3 |
| POL 360 | Global Political Economy * | 3 |
| POL 380 | Politics of Latin America * | 3 |
| POL 381 | Politics of Sub-Saharan Africa * | 3 |
| POL 382 | Politics of Western Europe * | 3 |
| POL 385 | Politics of South Asia * | 3 |
| POL 386 | Politics of East Asia * | 3 |
| PSY 325 | Cultural Psychology * | 3 |
| SOC 204 | Cultural Diversity * | 3 |
| SOC 365 | Gender Inequality in Global Perspective * | 3 |
| SOC 375 | Topics in Human Rights * | 3 |
| SOC 385 | Global Inequality and Community Development * | 3 |
| SP 303 | Spanish Civilization and Culture | 3 |
| TRS 202 | Religions of the World * | 3 |
| TRS 325 | Religious Approaches to Death * | 3 |
| TRS 345 | Buddhist Traditions * | 3 |
Language
Students must show a level of skill in a non-native language equivalent to the successful completion of a second-semester college-level language course. There are two different ways to meet the requirement:
- Complete six (6) credits of college-level coursework at the elementary level, which may include courses combining language and culture, or complete three (3) credits of college-level foreign language at the intermediate level. AP, IB, and CLEP equivalencies are accepted.
- Receive a waiver from a faculty member of the International Studies Steering Committee. Waivers will be granted when a student can show knowledge of a language equivalent to two semesters of college-level work either in a proctored exam or with a transcript showing prior schooling in a language other than English.
Study Abroad
Minimum of three (3) credits in a study abroad program approved by the Center for Global Education. A full semester abroad is strongly recommended. Students with substantial experience living outside the United States may request a waiver from a faculty member or the International Studies Steering Committee.
With the approval of the International Studies Steering Committee, up to 3 credits of language may count toward the elective requirement.
With the approval of the International Studies Steering Committee, courses taken during an approved study abroad program may count as international studies electives provided they are on the subject of international studies, broadly defined.