Not open to students pursuing a major in International Relations.
Minor Objectives
Upon successful completion of this minor, the student will be able to:
- Comprehend various theories about the nature of conflict and cooperation in the post-Cold War era.
- Explore the norms and purposes of international structures and regimes.
- Critically assess the unique principles, structure, and organization of the major international organizations.
- Assess the economic and political processes in international development; diagnose social issues in international development; appraise the need for sustainable international development.
- Identify the various manifestations of globalization and its impact on various public policies as they relate to cultural, economic, political, and social institutions.
Minor Requirements (18 semester hours)
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| IRLS200 | Information Literacy and Global Citizenship | 3 |
| IRLS300 | Comparative Political Systems | 3 |
| IRLS301 | International Organizations | 3 |
| IRLS302 | International Development | 3 |
| Select 2 courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Human Security | ||
| African Politics | ||
| Asian Politics | ||
| Government and Security of Russia | ||
| European Politics | ||
| Latin American Politics | ||
| Global Politics of Islam | ||
| Globalization and the Market Economy | ||
| Human Rights | ||
| National and Transnational Justice | ||
| Environmental Security | ||
| Comparative Foreign Policy | ||
| International Conflict Resolution | ||
| Principles of Peacekeeping | ||
| Peacekeeping Logistics | ||
| International Civil Order | ||
| Government & Security in the Middle East | ||
| Arab-Israeli Conflict: Contemp. Politics & Dipl. | ||
| Politics and Security in the Persian Gulf | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 18 | |