International Studies, Minor, The College of Arts and Science

Become a Global Citizen

The International Studies minor provides students with a broad interdisciplinary foundation for understanding and analyzing contemporary global issues in an international and cross-cultural context. By examining the connections between global dynamics and local cultures, languages, religions, histories, and geographies, the minor enhances global awareness and complements a wide range of majors.

Total required credits: 18 semester hours.

International Studies Minor Courses and Curriculum

The minor includes an interdisciplinary core of study in world politics, international economics, world history, political geography, intercultural relations (anthropology), and foreign language.

ITS 201 Introduction to International Studies
ITS 202 Problem-Solving in International Studies
ITS 301 Intercultural Relations
ITS 302 Issues in the Global South
ITS 333 Global Development and Inequality
ITS 365 Applied Topics in International Studies

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