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College of Arts and Sciences
International Studies Program

• Introduction
• International Studies Minor

Introduction

The International Studies minor is a multicultural and interdisciplinary program that introduces students to the various peoples and cultures of the world. It is designed to promote global awareness and to prepare students for an ever-changing, interdependent world. Since business, industry, and government function in an increasingly broad international context where national issues have global implications, this minor introduces students to the complexities of the contemporary era.

The International Studies minor permits students to construct a program that focuses on a specific region of the world or one that is broad and strategic in scope. It complements language, functional and area studies programs offered by the academic departments. Because the program is interdisciplinary, this university-wide endeavor builds upon international perspectives from across the curriculum.

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International Studies Minor

Required (12 crs.)

ANT220 Anthropology for International Studies
ECN321 International Economics: Policy or
MGT370 International Business
GEO101 World Geography
PLS141 Introduction to International Relations
Area Studies, Functional, or Strategic Perspective (9 crs.)
The remaining three courses may be selected from a wide range of offerings depending on the student’s regional or program interests. A list of more than 10 applicable courses is distributed to International Studies minors prior to each semester’s advisement period. Possible courses that satisfy this component range from ETH102 Introduction to Latino Studies, to GEO214 Geography of East Asia. A study abroad experience (see pp. 44) and language studies are strongly encouraged for those pursuing the International Studies minor.
 For further information about the International Studies minor, contact the Director of International Studies, 110 Shearer Hall, or call 717-477-1656.

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