International studies minors must demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English at the 102 level or higher. This can be accomplished by completing a 102 (or 201, 202, 300, 305 or 400) course in a language, or by verification through the Modern Languages and Literatures Department (i.e. determined by examination or through some other means of confirming proficiency).

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the International Studies Program department page.

Total Credits Required 24

Core16
AN 100 Introduction to Socio-Cultural Anthropology [Div II] or4
     GC 164 Human Geography (4 cr.) [Div II]
HS 105 World History [Div II] 4
PL 270 World Religions [Div I] 4
PS 203 Comparative Government and Politics or4
     PS 206 International Relations (4 cr.)
Area and Advanced Disciplinary Studies8
Choose 8 credit hours from the following. At least one course must be at the 300-400 level. Courses from the major field of study or other minors cannot be used.
AD 265 Art and Architecture of Japan (4 cr.) [Div IV]
AD 300 Japan and the West: Crosscurrents in Art and Architecture (4 cr.) [Div IV]
AN 210 People, Culture and Nature (4 cr.) [Div II]
AN 320 Native Peoples of North America (4 cr.) [Div II]
BC 325 Communication and Performance in Africa (4 cr.) [Div IV]
BC 415 Intercultural Communication (4 cr.)
BC 420 Global Communication (4 cr.)
EC 425 International Economics (4 cr.)
EN 311 World Literature in English (4 cr.) [Div I]
FR 310 Introduction to French Civilization and Culture (4 cr.) [Div I]
GC 220 Economic Geography (4 cr.)
GC 300 Regional Studies: World Cultures (4 cr.) [Div II]
GC 400 Political Geography (4 cr.)
GR 310 Introduction to German Civilization and Culture (3 cr.) [Div I]
HS 251 Latin American Civilization (4 cr.) [Div I]
HS 252 Arab-Islamic History (4 cr.) [Div I]
HS 254 Introduction to the History of Africa (4 cr.) [Div I]
HS 256 Approaching China (4 cr.) [Div I]
HS 258 The Emergence of Modern Japan (4 cr.)
HS 312 Revolutionary Russia (4 cr.)
HS 360 Chinese Revolution, 1800-Present (4 cr.)
HS 362 History of Mexico (4 cr.) [Div I]
HS 363 Canadian History and Culture (4 cr.)
IP 285 Study Abroad: Special Topics (1 - 12 cr.)
IP 286 Study Abroad: Special Topics (1 - 12 cr.) (Graded S/U)
IP 485 Study Abroad: Special Topics (1 - 12 cr.)
IP 486 Study Abroad: Special Topics (1-12 cr.) (Graded S/U)
MGT 475 International Business (4 cr.)
MKT 466 International Marketing (4 cr.)
PS 299 Model U.N. (2 cr.)
May be taken twice as country of study varies.
PS 321 Politics in Islamic Nations (4 cr.) [Div II]
PS 340 International Organizations (4 cr.)
PS 404 Politics of East and Southeast Asia (4 cr.)
SN 310 Introduction to Spanish Civilization and Culture (4 cr.)
SN 314 Contemporary Latin American Culture (4 cr.) [Div I]
SO 351 Social Change (4 cr.) [Div II]