International Studies Overview
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Minor in International Studies
The minor in International Studies helps students from other disciplines prepare for globalization in the 21st century by systematically deepening their understanding of the world outside of the U.S. All minors in international studies start with two introductory courses that give students the historical context and tools to address current global issues. Students who pursue a major in the School of International Studies are not eligible for an SIS minor.
Students must complete the required courses with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in order to earn a minor in international studies.
| INTL 077 | Contemporary World Issues | 3 |
| INTL 081 | Perspectives on World History | 3 |
| Select 14 units from the following list, including at least 8 units of upper division electives, and at least 4 units taken at University of the Pacific * | ||
| ANTH 053 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 132 | Modern Middle East | 4 |
| ANTH 188 | Anthropology Theory | 4 |
| ANTH 193 | Special Topics, Upper Division | 1-4 |
| ECON 125 | Economic Development | 4 |
| POLS 174 | Global Environmental Policy | 4 |
| INTL 193 | Special Topics | 1-4 |
| LANG 025 Intermediate Language, 4th semester ** | ||
| POLS 011 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 4 |
| POLS 051 | Introduction to International Relations | 4 |
| POLS 141 | Western European Comparative Politics | 4 |
| POLS 151 | Principles of Comparative Politics | 4 |
| POLS 152 | Politics of Asia | 4 |
| POLS 160 | Theories of International Politics | 4 |
| POLS 164 | International Political Economy | 4 |
| POLS 166 | Causes of War | 4 |
| POLS 170 | U.S. Foreign Policy | 4 |
SABD Course *** | ||
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Upper division courses include all of those with numbers 100 or greater
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One upper division Modern Language and Literature course taught in a foreign language or a fourth semester LANG 025 course may be counted towards the minor. The course may be taken at the University of the Pacific or on an approved study abroad program.
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Up to 10 units of international electives taken on study abroad and approved by your advisor may be counted towards the minor
