International Studies Minor

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Total Credits Required: 20

Core 8 Credits

IP 190 - Introduction to International Studies [SOCR] [GCIT] 4 Credits
IP 490 - International Studies Seminar [INTT] 4 Credits

Approved Electives 12 Credits

The electives may be chosen from any of the courses under the
International Studies Major Concentrations:

Global Studies; or
Global Artistic Expressions; or
Global Cultures.

No more than 8 credits of any prefix other than IP can apply as electives.

Additional Requirements:

Study Abroad

International Studies minors must have a study abroad experience, normally in a non-English speaking country, for at least 4 weeks. Many of the credits earned can be applied to the minor. Students who attended high school in another country or studied abroad during high school may petition the Department of Languages, Literatures and International Studies for exemption from the requirement for study abroad.

Language Proficiency

International Studies minors must demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English at the 102 level (high beginning level) or higher. This can be accomplished by completing a 102 (or 200 or higher) course in a language or by verification through the Languages, Literatures and International Studies Department (i.e. determined by examination or through some other means of confirming proficiency).

Program Approval

A program approval for International Studies minors must be prepared and approved by the Department Head from the Languages, Literatures and International Studies Department and a copy forwarded to Degree Evaluations in the Registrar’s Office. A degree evaluation will not be performed until approval is received.