International Relations - Minor

The minor in International Relations provides students with opportunities to investigate the complex interactions between nations, international organizations and non-state actors, delving into diplomacy, conflict resolution, global governance and the socio-political implications of globalization on a global scale.

Enrollment/Eligibility Criteria

Students majoring in Political Science are not eligible to pursue this minor.

Application Process

Students seeking to declare the minor must complete an application. Application information is available on the Department of Political Science Minors website.

Course List
Code	Title	Semester Credit Hours
POLS 206	American National Government	3
POLS 209	Introduction to Political Science Research ¹	3
POLS 231	Introduction to World Politics	3
Select two of the following:		6
POLS 312	Ethnic Conflict
POLS 318	Theories of International Relations
POLS 328	Globalization and Democracy
POLS 333	International Cooperation
POLS 335	International Conflict
POLS 338	Government and Politics of the Former Soviet Union
POLS 366	Political Conflicts of the Middle East
POLS 412	International Political Economy
POLS 420	Nuclear Politics
POLS 439	Foreign Policy Decision Making
POLS 447	National Security Policy
Total Semester Credit Hours		15

¹: Must be taken before or as a co-requisite with 300- or 400-level courses.

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

A minimum of 6 hours at 300- to 400-level.