International Studies Minor
College: College of Social Sciences & Professional Studies
Requirements for the International Studies Minor
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course | ||
| INTS 100 | Introduction to International Studies | 3 |
| Core Elective Courses | ||
| Select six credits from two different departments of the following: 1 | 6 | |
| Anthropology | ||
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Peoples of Southeast Asia | ||
| Anthropology of Language | ||
| Livelihoods, Exchange, and Globalization | ||
| Migration and Immigration | ||
| Environmental Anthropology | ||
| International Development and Change | ||
| Business | ||
| Business Communication for International Students | ||
| Communication | ||
| Global Media | ||
| Criminal Justice | ||
| Restorative Justice | ||
| Violence | ||
| Comparative and International Criminal Justice Systems | ||
| Economics | ||
| Economic Development | ||
| International Economics | ||
| English | ||
| Modern and Contemporary British Literature | ||
| Pre-1800 World Literature | ||
| Post-1800 World Literature | ||
| Film Genres | ||
| Finance | ||
| Management of Financial Institutions | ||
| International Financial Management | ||
| French | ||
| French Civilization and Culture | ||
| Fieldwork in French | ||
| History | ||
| History of Modern Middle East | ||
| History of Islam | ||
| Arab-Israeli Conflict | ||
| History of Britain II: 1603 to Present | ||
| International Studies | ||
| Practicum: Global Skills in Culture and Language | ||
| Practicum: Global Skills in Political and Economic Systems | ||
| Management | ||
| Global Management | ||
| Marketing | ||
| Global Marketing | ||
| Modern Languages | ||
| Paris: The City and the People (in English) | ||
| Post-1800 World Literature | ||
| Music | ||
| World Music | ||
| Political Science | ||
| European Politics | ||
| The Politics of Developing Nations | ||
| Popular Music, Human Rights and Democratization | ||
| Fascism, Nazism, and the Contemporary Radical Right | ||
| The Latin American Left | ||
| African Politics | ||
| Women, Power and Politics | ||
| Sustainable Management | ||
| Marketing for a Sustainable World | ||
| Environmental and Sustainability Policy | ||
| Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability | ||
| International Development and Sustainability | ||
| Sociology | ||
| Social Institutions in Contemporary China | ||
| Society and Environment | ||
| International Development and Change | ||
| Spanish | ||
| Latin American Civilization and Culture | ||
| Spanish and Spanish-American Literature to 1700 | ||
| Spanish Literature Since 1700 | ||
| Spanish American Literature Since 1700 | ||
| Elective Course Options | ||
| Choose one option | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
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Note these conditional options:
ENGL 346 Pre-1800 World Literature OR ENGL 347 Post-1800 World Literature
SOCA 379 Society and Environment OR ANTH 382 Environmental Anthropology
ANTH 455 International Development and Change OR SOCA 455 International Development and Change
Elective Course Options
Elective options allow students to focus on an area of interest within the broad scope of International Studies. Choose three 3-credit courses, in consultation with an International Studies adviser, that meet the requirements from one of the option areas listed below.
Every semester, a list of currently approved courses for each option is available from your adviser, the Center for International Studies office and the department website. That list may include some of the core elective courses.
Students may also propose an individually designed option, subject to the approval of the Center for International Studies Steering Committee.
Option A - Globalization and Development
Focuses on the processes of political, economic, and sociocultural change that accompany globalization and development, with an emphasis on developing nations. Courses that traditionally fit well for this option come from the following disciplines: Communication, Economics, Environmental Studies, Finance, Geography, History, Political Science, Sustainable Management. However, consultation with advisers is highly recommended.
Option B - International Relations
Focuses on the major interactions among nations, including politics, trade and intercultural communication. Also includes consideration of international organizations and non- governmental organizations. Courses that traditionally fit well for this option should be drawn from the following disciplines: Criminal Justice, History, Political Science, Environmental Studies, Sustainable Management. However, consultation with advisers is highly recommended.
Option C - Comparative Cultures and Societies
Focuses on cross-cultural and comparative study of societies and cultures, including the arts, literature, politics, and social organization. Courses that traditionally fit well for this option come from the following disciplines: Communication, English, Geography, History, Political Science, Spanish, Sociology. However, consultation with advisers is highly recommended.
Option D - International Commerce
Focuses on commercial and economic relations among nations, including a business perspective as well as national economic policy. Courses that traditionally fit well for this option come from the following disciplines: Business, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, Sustainable Management. However, consultation with advisers is highly recommended.
University Requirements for Minors
Course work in the minor must be completed with the minimum GPA as specified by the department or program under which the minor falls, usually a 2.00 on a 4.00 scale, but higher in some programs. Transfer students must attain the minimum specified GPA on a combination of transfer credits accepted toward the minor and credits attempted at UW-Parkside.
At least half of the course work required for a minor must be completed at UW-Parkside.