International and Global Studies - Minor

The international and global studies minor may be earned in conjunction with another major. Core courses for GLO minors explore international and global processes from a variety of disciplinary perspectives and departments across campus. Under the guidance of the program coordinator, students focus their minor by choosing among four elective tracks that pursue issues of global conflict and resistance, sustainability, development, and art and culture. Requires completion of 24 credit hours.

Required Courses

Advanced Foreign Language (200 level or above) Credits: 6 (note: one-credit labs may be required)
GLO 201 Introduction to International and Global Studies Credits: 3

As well as:

Social Science PEQ Credits: 3 (choose one course)
International and Global Processes Credits: 6 (choose two courses)

International and Global Studies Elective Tracks

International and Global Studies Majors

Students complete three courses (9 credits) from one elective track posted below
A course fulfilling the International and Global Processes requirement cannot also fulfill track requirements

International and Global Studies Minors

Students complete two courses (6 credits) from one elective track posted below
A course fulfilling the International and Global Processes requirement cannot also fulfill track requirements

Track 1: Conflict, Security, and Resistance
ECO 233 - Economics of East Asia Credits: 3
HIS 307 - Liberators and Dictators in Modern Latin America Credits: 3 or PSC 307 Liberators and Dictators in Modern Latin America Credits: 3
HIS 328 - Modern China Credits: 3
HIS 330 - Writing Off Imperialism: Modern Southeast Asia Through Anti-Imperial Writings Credits: 3
LGS 202 - Conflict Resolution Credits: 3
LGS 416 - International Law Credits: 3
PSC 306 - Contemporary Political Theory: Selected Issues Credits: 3
PSC 328 - Nations and Nationalisms Credits: 3
PSC 329 - Ukraine, Russia and the West: Historical Roots of Current Political Crisis Credits: 3
PSC 360 - Special Topics in Political Science Credits: 3
RES 217 - Eyewitnesses to Genocide: Ethical Dilemmas and Religious Challenges Credits: 3
RES 250G - Islam & Global Issues Credits: 3
RES 345 Global Catholicism: Pursuing Justice, Seeking Holiness, Building Community Credits: 3
RES 367 - Globalization, Inclusivity and Dialogue: Experiential Learning Credits: 3
RES 378 - Social Justice and Spirituality: Rising Voices from the Margins Credits: 3
RES 382 - Living Well: Ethics in the World’s Religions Credits: 3
RES 383G - War and Peace in World Religions Credits: 3
RES 384 - Encountering Evil: Responses From World Religions Credits: 3
RES 387 - Auschwitz and After: Religious Questions and Ethical Dilemmas Credits: 3
RES 389 - The Holocaust in Italy and France: Fascism, Resistance and Rescue Credits: 3
SPN 314 - Migrants’ Voices Credits: 3
SWK 309G - Human Rights and Justice Credits: 3
Track 2: Development Studies
ANT 313G - Gender and Society Credits: 3
ANT 316G - Anthropology of Development Credits: 3
ANT 320G - Peoples and Cultures of Africa Credits: 3
ANT 432G - Forced Migration & Refugee Resettlement Credits: 3
HIS 307 Liberators and Dictators in Modern Latin America Credits: 3 or PSC 307 Liberators and Dictators in Modern Latin America Credits: 3
LIT 310 - Latin American Women Writing in the Margins: Theories of Gender and Sexuality Credits: 3
PBH 202 - Global Health Credits: 3
PSC 341 - Healthcare Politics: U.S. Policy in Comparative Perspective Credits: 3
PSC 344 - Politics and History of the Internet Credits: 3
SOC 407 - Sustainable Development, Technology and Society Credits: 3
Track 3: Cultural and Artistic Formations
ANT 380 - Food & Culture Credits: 3
AHI 383G - Asian Art: India, China, Japan Credits: 3
DAN 333G - Anthropology of Dance Credits: 3
DAN 350 - Dance as Art - History and Aesthetics Credits: 3
ENGL 230 - Studies in Global Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 333G - Resistance and Emerging Literature of the Global South Credits: 3
HIS 340 - History of Sports and Recreation Credits: 3
LIT 318 - Bledi-Bledi: Ethnic Youth, Hip-Hop Culture and Contested Cultural Identities in Contemporary France Credits: 3
RES 201G - Hinduism Practiced: Yoga, Devotion and Emotion Credits: 3
RES 230 - Meditation and Mindfulness: From Suffering to Freedom Credits: 3
RES 306G - Women and Goddesses in India Credits: 3
RES 323G - Asian Ways of Self-Cultivation Credits: 3
RES 345 - Global Catholicism: Pursuing Justice, Seeking Holiness, Building Community Credits: 3
RES 352G - Love and Beauty in Mystical Islam Credits: 3
RES 377G - Mysticism and Spirits: Altered States Across Cultures Credits: 3
SPN 204 - Latin American Cultures Credits: 3