The interdisciplinary Global Studies minor fosters international awareness of the variety, complexity, and interconnectedness of modern populations ranging from ethnic groups to nation-states by exposing students to diverse disciplinary perspectives and encouraging international study abroad experience. The minor includes a required Introduction to Global Studies, a broad selection of core courses in contemporary global issues across the curriculum, and study in foreign language
All courses used to complete the minor must have grades of "C" or better.
Requirements for Global Studies Minor
Foundation Courses (required)
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12
Second Language: Second-semester competency required (successful completion of GRMN/FREN/SPAN/CHIN 102) or equivalent language placement exam with at least 8 credit hours of language instruction.
Electives
After consultation with the Global Studies advisor/program director, choose 2 of these Global Studies core courses:
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
7-8
Other Requirements
Eight additional credits at the 300 or 400 level from the Global Studies electives, or 300 or 400 level Global Perspective (GP) attributed courses.
Course Code
Title
Credits
4
4
Sub-Total Credits
8
Study Abroad
At least one semester recommended.
Total Credits
20-28