Global Studies Minor

Department of History, Geography, and Global Studies

The objectives of the Global Studies program are to:

1. Redefine the status of the United States from its position as a major power to its position as a member of the world community,
2. Expose students to the many similarities and differences on which the world is based
3. Provide relevant experiences which will broaden students' knowledge, ideas, and concerns about current international events and issues.

The minor in International Studies consists of courses such as history, political science, economics, literature, and sociology. Students' must earn student must earn a grade of "C" or higher in each of the following courses:

To help broaden the student's thoughts and ideas concerning the world, field experiences in international agencies or foreign nations are encouraged in the Seminar in International Studies. Students have the option, in conjunction with the Cooperative Education Program, to work in an international agency during the regular day sessions while earning credits in the evening or during the summer session. Those who wish to select this option to earn 6 credits per semester for the practicum must obtain the approval of the Coordinator of the International Studies Program and the Dean of Continuing Education.

A student travel-study program has been initiated in order to provide structured and academically meaningful experiences in foreign nations. Students may travel to parts of West Africa and the Caribbean. The Coordinator will assist students in designing travel-study programs to other parts of the world.

As an integral part of the minor, lectures and workshops dealing with current key international themes and topics are sponsored during the academic year.