International Relations Minor

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The International Relations minor explores large and vital questions about power, international affairs, and political systems around the world. The minor helps prepare students for careers in a wide variety of areas including government, international organizations, journalism, as well as graduate school.

Requirements (18 credits)

PS 102 Contemporary Global Issues 3 credit hours
PS 110 Introduction to Political Science 3 credit hours
PS 302 International Relations 3 credit hours

Minor Electives I

Students must complete 3 credits of the following:

PS 243 Government and Politics of Africa 3 credit hours
PS 244 Government and Politics of East Asia 3 credit hours
PS 245 Government and Politics of Latin America 3 credit hours
PS 246 Government and Politics of the Middle East 3 credit hours
PS 247 Government and Politics of Eastern Europe and Russia 3 credit hours
PS 248 Government and Politics of the Caribbean 3 credit hours
PS 250 Government and Politics of South Asia 3 credit hours
PS 260 Comparative Politics 3 credit hours

Minor Electives II

Students must complete 6 credits of the following:

PS 303 American Foreign Policy 3 credit hours
PS 304 American-East Asian Relations 3 credit hours
PS 306 International Organizations 3 credit hours
PS 307 International Law 3 credit hours
PS 308 International Political Economy 3 credit hours
PS 309 International Organizations 3 credit hours
PS 406 International Peace and Security 3 credit hours
PS 473 Social Movements Around the World 3 credit hours
PS 479 European Union 3 credit hours
PS 480 European Union 3 credit hours