Global Studies, Minor
A minor in Global Studies is designed to engage students in an in-depth examination of major social, political, economic, and cultural trends that shape today's world. While the Political Science Department offers the foundational course and the Capstone Seminar of this program, courses from participating departments offer a multidisciplinary range of conceptual tools and methodological skills for students to analyze transnational issues in critical, ethical, and innovative ways. Equipped with a solid empirical grounding to explore the key patterns of current global affairs, students will apply an interdisciplinary approach to investigate the sources, implications, and consequences of a variety of global events. The aim of this program is to enhance students' appreciation for and understanding of global issues within the context of a diverse, flexible curriculum. The courses also promote their responsible global citizenship through the engagement in civic actions.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundational Course | 3 | |
| POLI 120 | Global Challenges | 3 |
| Thematic Electives | 12 | |
| All minors in Global Studies are required to choose four (4) elective courses in one (1) of the following three thematic tracks. The electives should include 3-6 credits at 100-level AND 6-9 credits at 200-level or above. | ||
| Track 1: Conflicts & Security | ||
| CJ 111 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ 301 | Terrorism | 3 |
| CJ 308 | Multi-Cultural Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CJ 420 | International Criminal Justice | 3 |
| ETHN/EESC 130 | Understanding Ethnic Conflict | 3 |
| POLI 110 | Introduction to World Politics | 3 |
| POLI 310 | Global Issues of Urgency | 3 |
| POLI 324 | International Relations in the Middle East | 3 |
| POLI 334 | Issues of War & Peace | 3 |
| SECU 155 | Introduction to International Security | 3 |
| SECU 221 | Contemporary International Security Topics | 3 |
| SOCI 237 | Refugees and Forced Migration | 3 |
| Track II: Culture & Religion | ||
| AFRO 101 | The African Diaspora | 3 |
| ART 130 | World Art I | 3 |
| ART 131 | World Art II | 3 |
| ART 269 | Asian Art | 3 |
| HIST 162 | Introduction to Latin American Civilization | 3 |
| HIST 166 | Introduction to Asian Civilizations | 3 |
| HIST 223 | Beyond Boundaries: Historical Narrative in the Global Age | 3 |
| LANG 275 | Islam Today | 3 |
| LATI 202 | Ethnicity, Racialism, and Culture in Mexico and Central America | 3 |
| MDT 104 | Music of the World's People | 3 |
| MEDI 215 | Introduction to International Cinemas | 3 |
| PHIL 135 | World Religions | 3 |
| PHIL 217 | Eastern Philosophy and Religion | 3 |
| SOCI 257 | Comparative Cultures | 3 |
| Track III: Global Governance | ||
| MGMT 241 | Global Business | 3 |
| MGMT 243 | Global Management | 3 |
| POLI 109 | Comparative Politics | 3 |
| POLI 110 | Introduction to World Politics | 3 |
| POLI 217 | Globalization & Governance | 3 |
| POLI 221 | Politics of Africa | 3 |
| POLI 222 | Politics of Western Europe | 3 |
| POLI 223 | Government and Politics of Asia | 3 |
| POLI 224 | Comparative Politics of the Middle East | 3 |
| POLI 250 | International Political Economy | 3 |
| POLI 327 | UN and World Affairs | 3 |
| POLI 440 | United Nation Workshop | 3 |
| Required Capstone Seminar 1 | 3 | |
| POLI 398 | Capstone Seminar of Global Studies | 3 |
| Foreign Language Electives | 6 | |
| All minors in Global Studies are required to take six (6) credits of one (1) foreign language course in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, or Spanish in two semesters. | ||
| Total Credits | 24 | |
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Prerequisites: 15 credits in the minor in Global Studies, including POLI 120 and four (4) electives (12 credits) in one of the three thematic tracks.