International Studies
The international studies minor develops global understanding through interdisciplinary coursework in the social sciences and humanities. The minor emphasizes cultural, religious, political, economic, and historical approaches to contemporary global issues, international experience, and second-language competency.
Students will explore such key topics as globalism, nationalism, localism, war, peace, environmental sustainability, social and economic justice, cultural identity, and intercultural understanding.
The international studies minor focuses on nations other than the United States and is taken in conjuction with any major of the student’s choice. Students declaring the minor should discuss course selections with their academic adviser and the international studies director.