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Minor in International Studies

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About the Minor
 

The Minor in International Studies is designed to provide knowledge, perspective and skills that are critical for global competence. Students completing this minor will be well prepared for a variety of professional opportunities in an increasingly interconnected world. The minor builds largely on existing courses across the colleges and complements existing majors.

The course of study for the minor will be determined in consultation with International Studies advisors in several departments on campus. Initial advisement can be secured through the Center for International Studies, College Hall 101, (360) 650-3200

For advisement on study abroad or international internships, contact International Programs and Exchanges, College Hall 104, (360) 650-3298, Fax (360) 650-6573,ipe@wwu.edu.

Minor – International Studies 35 credits

  • IS 201 and 499
  • Completion of an approved international program or exchange
  • At least one foreign language course above 201 level; 100 level may be acceptable for languages not commonly taught
  • Additional credits from courses approved by the faculty advisors for international studies and at least two related fields such as anthropology, business and economics, communications, environmental studies, history, liberal studies, political science; at least two such courses to be completed on campus


Courses in International Studies (INTL)
 
 

201 Introduction to Global Studies (5)

Introduction to contemporary global issues, drawing on the integrated knowledge and methodologies of multiple disciplines.

205/305/405/505 International Studies (2-24)

Credit through national and international exchanges, academic study abroad programs offered through universities or consortia, cosponsored programs. S/U grading.

215/315/415/515 (2-15)

International internship, independent research project, work experience approved by departments or colleges. S/U grading.

301 Study Abroad Pre-Departure Orientation (1)

Pre-departure orientation, ethnics and intercultural communication issues for study, service work or internship abroad. S/U grading.

302 International Advocacy (1)

Prereq: Participation in an approved international program or exchange. Integration of international experience into academic program of students on re-entry from study abroad. S/U grading.

325 Global Literature (4)

Prereq: ENG 101 or equivalent. Explore themes in global relations through critical reading, thinking and writing about literature from various parts of the world.

499 Thesis in International Studies (3)

Prereq: IS 201. Capstone independent study course integrating global perspective and interdisciplinary bodies of knowledge into a direct research paper under faculty advisement.