International Relations Minor

The international relations minor exposes students to the theory and practice of global politics, helping to prepare them for careers ranging from diplomacy, international law, and international business to nonprofit humanitarian work.

Overlap Policy

This program may not be combined with the political science major or political science minor programs.

Program Requirements

Take 10 Hours from the Following

International Politics

POLS 217 - International Cooperation and Conflict
POLS 227 - Contemporary Issues in International Politics
POLS 229 - Contemporary Issues in US Foreign Policy
POLS 304 - International Peace and Security
POLS 309 - International Organizations and Law

Take 6 Hours from the Following

Comparative Politics

POLS 214 - Governments and Globalization
POLS 224 - Contemporary Issues in Comparative Politics
POLS 277 - Asian Politics
POLS 279 - African Politics
POLS 307 - Civil War, Ethnic Conflict, and Terrorism
POLS 322 - Global Democratization

Take 4 Hours from the Following

American Politics and Political Theory

POLS 110 - Foundations of Political Community
POLS 202 - Democracy in America: State and Federal Government
POLS 219 - Institutions and Politics of US Foreign Policy
POLS 234 - The President and Congress
POLS 237 - Political Parties and Interest Groups
POLS 240 - Freedom, Justice, and Political Authority
POLS 242 - Philosophy, Politics, and Law

Electives

Take 2 additional hours of politics coursework, which may include up to 2 hours of internship credit.