International Studies Minor
The international studies minor prepares you to navigate a rapidly changing, globalized world. It can provide great preparation for international jobs, scholarships and graduate school.
Core courses provide background on countries and cultures of the world as well as the forces of globalization knitting them together.
Careers this minor supports include:
- International business
- International education
- International development
- Peace Corps
- Immigrant social and legal services
- Customs/immigration agent
- International risk consultant
- Intelligence analyst
- International law
Studying abroad is an option that provides experience that deepen knowledge of foreign cultures and leads to jobs. Our students have studied in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. There are also plenty of opportunities to get involved with groups and events on campus that involve speakers, trips, films and many other activities.
Course Requirements for International Studies Minor
The International Studies minor can be paired with many different majors including those in business, education and science. The minor has required courses (6 crs.) that provide an overview of international studies. Core courses (6 crs.) and elective courses (9 crs.) give students flexibility to pursue their own international interests. Study abroad and foreign language learning are highly encouraged, but not required. Study abroad courses may be applied to a maximum of 15 credit hours of minor requirements. Students must take INTL 200 and INTL 300 at Shippensburg University.