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Global Studies, Minor

CIP Code

45.1001.00

Program Overview

The Global Studies Minor, an 18 hour program in the School of Political Science, Public Affairs, Legal & Security Studies, will help prepare students for careers that involve analysis of the complex forces that shape our world. Some possible career paths include: international law; diplomacy and foreign policy; foreign assistance; import/export businesses; global companies; international economic development; environmental and social policy; and social and international advocacy.

Minor Requirements - 18 hours

Required - 3 hours

CourseCourse Name
POLS 2330Introduction to Global Studies

Required - 6 hours

CourseCourse Name
POLS 3330Theories of International Politics
POLS 3321Politics of the Developing World
POLS 4328Global Political Economy

Required - 3 hours

CourseCourse Name
CHIN 1311Beginning Chinese I
FREN 1311Beginning French I
KORN 1311Beginning Korean I
SPAN 1311Beginning Spanish I

Electives - 6 hours

CourseCourse Name
GSST 3321Geopolitics & Security
GSST 4311Conflict Studies
GSST 4321Transnational Security Issues
POLS 3323Middle Eastern Politics
POLS 3324International Relations in Asia-Pacific
POLS 3325East Asian Democracies: Politics, Economics, & Culture
POLS 3326The Politics of Post-Communist States
POLS 3327Politics of the European Union
POLS 3328Political Parties and Elections in the World
POLS 3336US-Canada Relations
POLS 4320Latin American Politics
POLS 4322The Politics of Europe
POLS 4323Mexican Politics
POLS 4324Contemporary Chinese Politics
POLS 4331U.S. Foreign Policy
POLS 4354International Migration and Citizenship
ANTH 4377Global Cultural Heritage Issues and Debates
HIST 3330The United States as a World Power
INTB 3331International Law
SOCI 3346Hispanics in Global Society