International Studies Minor
International studies offers students a valuable perspective and useful skills for careers in government, international relations, foreign service, law, business, teaching, journalism, communications or for proceeding to higher degrees. For students working toward other degrees, including degrees in the sciences, mathematics or the technical disciplines, a minor or a second major in international studies will provide a global frame of reference and preparation for future work with international colleagues.
International studies prepares students for success in a world made smaller by the steady increase of international contact in society, politics and business. The international studies major and minor emphasize comparative social, cultural, economic, environmental, historical and political systems worldwide. Comparative studies of music, literature, religion and education also are offered. Through these studies, students acquire knowledge and tools that enable them to analyze and understand the complex world in which we live.
Regulations Governing Minor Course Work
- There shall be a minimum of 18.0 credit hours with a minimum Millersville QPA of 2.0.
- Only one course which counts toward your major may be counted toward your minor.
- Courses that count toward a minor are also eligible to be used to satisfy the current University-wide General Education requirements subject to normal distribution requirements.
- At least two courses should be at the upper-division level (300-400). Exceptions may be requested upon evidence of program depth.
- No course needed for the minor may be taken Pass-Fail.
- One-half or more of the work required for the minor must be completed at Millersville University.
- No student may minor in his or her major.
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Minor in International Studies
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AREA STUDIES - Choose 2 of the following:12 hours
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Choose two AREAS and take 6 credits in each.
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1. COMPARATIVE SOCIETIES - See Appendix 1
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2. ECONOMIC INTERDEPENDENCE - See Appendix 2
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3. GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES - See Appendix 3
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4. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - See Appendix 4
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Appendix 1. 1. COMPARATIVE SOCIETIES
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1. COMPARATIVE SOCIETIES - Choose 2 of the following:6 hours
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Cultural Anthropology
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Medical Anthropology
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Anthropology of Religion
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Urban Anthropology
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Language & Communication
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Gender, Race, and Class
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International Broadcasting
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Intercultural Communication
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Comparative Education
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World Literature 2
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Comparative Literature
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Human Geography
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World Regional Geography
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Cities
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Technology and Humans
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Math in Non-European Cultures
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International Music and Arts
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World Religions
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Sociology of Religion
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Social Stratification
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Appendix 2. 2. ECONOMIC INTERDEPENDENCE
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2. ECONOMIC INTERDEPENDENCE - Choose 2 of the following:6 hours
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Intro to Internationl Business
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Intro to Internationl Business
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International Finance
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International Management
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International Marketing
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Introduction to World Economy
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Comparative Economic Systems
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International Economics
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Economic Growth and Develpmnt
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Women and Global Econ Devlop
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Economic Geography
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Appendix 3. 3. GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
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3. GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES - Choose 2 of the following:6 hours
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Prspctv in Environm Awareness
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The World Ocean
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Environmental Meteorology
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History of Meteorology
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The Global Environment
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Sustainable Tourism
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Physical Geography
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Energy Sustainability
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Glbl Envrnmtl Policy/Negotiatn
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Human Population
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Appendix 4. 4. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
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4. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - Choose 2 of the following:6 hours
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Political Geography
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Intro to Comparative Political Systems
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Intro to Global Politics
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Global Crime and Justice
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International Law
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International Organizations
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American Foreign Policy
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Disasters and Our World
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Democracy & Its Challenges
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Global Humanitarianism
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Europe and World 1789-Present
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Am Foreign Rltns, 1890 to Pres
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