This minor is awarded to students who study abroad at one of the official Texas A&M study centers: Santa Chiara (Italy), Santa Clara (Mexico), or Soltis Center (Costa Rica). All the requirements for the minor must be completed during a fall or spring semester when 15 credit hours are available for student enrollment at one of the centers.  On return the student will compile a portfolio that summarizes their experience during the time abroad and how the program has led to cross-cultural awareness.

This program was closed for new enrollments effective November 8, 2024 and inactivated on January 2, 2025. Students enrolled on November 8, 2024 will be allowed to complete the program contingent upon proper processes and approvals.

Course List

Code	Title	Semester Credit Hours
Portfolio 1		1
ARCH 250	Survey of World Architecture History II	3
or ANTH 210	or Social and Cultural Anthropology
or GEOG 202	or Geography of the Global Village
Select twelve hours from the following: 2		12
ARTS 350	The Arts and Civilization
CARC 311	Field Studies in Design Communication
CARC 331	Field Studies in Design Philosophy
HIST 362	History of Science
Other courses approved by student's college
Total Semester Credit Hours		16

¹

Portfolio in global culture and society may be completed either during the long semester abroad or upon return to College Station.

²

Must be taken in a single fall or spring semester at a TAMU-affiliated facility such as Santa Chiara or Soltis Center.

Students must make a grade of C or better in all courses.