Minor in International Studies

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 077Contemporary World Issues3
INTL 081Perspectives on World History3
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 *14
Cultural Anthropology
Modern Middle East
Anthropology Theory
Special Topics, Upper Division
Economic Development
Global Environmental Policy
Special Topics
LANG 025 Intermediate Language, 4th semester **
Introduction to Comparative Politics
Introduction to International Relations
Western European Comparative Politics
Principles of Comparative Politics
Politics of Asia
Theories of International Politics
International Political Economy
Causes of War
U.S. Foreign Policy
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