International and Comparative Politics Minor
Requirements for Political Science Minors
A general minor in political science can be arranged, as well as specialized minors in eight different subfields of the discipline. Interested students should see a faculty adviser to plan a coherent program of study as a minor field.
Students must achieve a cumulative 2.0 GPA in the political science courses chosen to qualify for the minor. Students may count no more than 3 hours in political science taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis toward the minor. Students taking an internship POL SCI 3940 may count no more than three hours of the internship toward the minor.
Specific Requirements for the Minor
| Course Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| POL SCI 1500 | Introduction to Comparative Politics (MOTR POSC 202) | 3 |
| or POL SCI 1800 | Introduction to International Politics (MOTR POSC 201) | |
| Select four of the following: | 12 | |
| Global Issues | ||
| Comparing Different Worlds | ||
| The Politics of European Union | ||
| Political Systems of South America | ||
| African Politics | ||
| Globalization: Prospects and Problems | ||
| The Geography of Governance | ||
| International Relations Theories | ||
| Global Issues | ||
| United States Foreign Policy | ||
| The Politics of the Middle East: International and National Dynamics | ||
| International Political Economy | ||
| International Organizations and Global Problem-Solving | ||
| Political Violence | ||
| Global Diasporas and International Relations in the 21st Century | ||
| Workers and Globalization | ||
| Special Readings 1 | ||
| Public Affairs Internship 1 | ||
| Human Rights | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
- 1
May be taken with approval of the faculty advisor.
Learning Outcomes
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Evaluate critical issues within and between other countries
- Demonstrate cross-cultural competence and a global worldview.
- Compare and contrast the major political, economic, cultural, and geographic features of different regions of the world.
- Assess comparative and international political issues, formulate evidence-based recommendations, and communicate them with clarity and coherence.