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Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2013-2014 Catalog Program: International Studies Minor Minimum Credits Required:__________________

International Studies Minor

International Studies Program, Interdisciplinary Studies

28 credits

Introduction/What is the Study of International Studies?

The International Studies Minor provides a global perspective in a cross-disciplinary course of study.

The Minor is designed to provide students with the knowledge, perspectives and skills that are critical for global competence and careers in today’s increasingly interrelated world. The Minor consists of (1) completion of an approved international study program, exchange, or service-learning experience, (2) International Studies courses, (3) the study of a second language, and (4) course work in related fields. Students completing this minor will be well prepared for a variety of professional opportunities.

Why Consider an International Studies Minor? 

 

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 Major/Career Resources

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How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

 

Grade Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.

Requirements

Course NameTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
❑  INTL 201 - Introduction to Global Studies
❑  INTL 401 - Global Issues

❑  4-8 credits from an approved study-abroad program, international exchange, or internationally-focused service learning or internship experience.

❑  4-5 credits in a modern language at 202 level or above; or, 4-5 credits at 103 level or above for less commonly taught languages.

❑  Three upper-division elective courses in international studies from the following list or other courses with approval by the faculty advisors for International Studies; at least two courses to be completed on campus. 

     INTL 302 - Global Citizenship
     INTL 312 - Globalizations since 1870
     INTL 334 - International Law
     INTL 325 - Global Literature
     FAIR 312D - Issues in International Studies
     FAIR 334B - Transitional Justice
     FAIR 334C - International Human Rights
     FAIR 334D - State Failure and State Collapse
     FAIR 334E - State Collapse and State Reconstruction
     FAIR 334F - International Law
     FAIR 371E - Nations and Nationalism
     FAIR 413A - International Childhood

     One course from:

     INTL 361 - Introduction to International Economics and Business
     ECON 361 - Introduction to International Economics and Business

University Graduation Requirements

General University Requirements (GURS) 
Writing Proficiency Requirement (WP)
180 Minimum Total Credits
60 Minimum Upper Division Credits
Residency Requirement
Minimum Grade Requirements
Final Quarter Requirement

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