You can earn an International Relations minor from the Department of Political Science and Public Administration regardless of your major. This curriculum explores the role the global environment plays in shaping politics in the U.S. and abroad and a variety of other topics, including:
International organizations
Non-governmental organizations
Transnational advocacy networks
The global economy
Sources and significance of such contemporary dynamics as globalization, international norms, democratization and changing power differentials
A low student-faculty ratio ensures that each student receives attention from faculty members who are experts in their fields.
The course listings below are a representation of what this minor requires. Select elective courses may also be included. Students may have to take additional courses to fulfill the prerequisites of the required courses.
Course #
Course Name
POLS 2200
Introduction to International Relations
POLS 3450
Introduction to Comparative Politics
POLS 4220
American Foreign Policy
POLS 4250
Conflict and Diplomacy
POLS 4280
International Political Economy
POLS 4350
Area Studies (European Politics and/or Asian Politics)
