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International Affairs Minor

Gain a Global Prospective

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Help governments understand international events, build relationships with other countries, negotiate differences and advance foreign policy objectives.

Career possibilities include Foreign Service, Department of State, federal government agencies, diplomatic affairs, international programs, political and economic analysis, public diplomacy and international government service.

Understand the political and strategic environment in which governments and military organizations respond to conflict, terrorism and emerging security challenges.

Career possibilities include defense and security analysis, intelligence, military service, national security policy, federal agencies and government contracting.

Understand the political and strategic environment in which governments and military organizations respond to conflict, terrorism and emerging security challenges.

Career possibilities include defense and security analysis, intelligence, military service, national security policy, federal agencies and government contracting.

Work with organizations addressing humanitarian crises, development, human rights, migration, conflict, environmental challenges and other issues that cross national borders.

Career possibilities include international program management, humanitarian assistance, international development, advocacy, policy research and nongovernmental organizations.

Combine international affairs with other disciplines to prepare for a global career in a variety of fields. 

Career possibilities include international work connected to environmental affairs, communications, health, technology, law, research, education and other globally connected professions.

Learn To

Evaluate international events, competing explanations and evidence to understand why countries and other global actors behave as they do.

Examine how governments, international organizations, law and political institutions shape relations among countries.

Explore international conflict, national security, terrorism and other challenges facing governments and societies.

Connect political, economic, legal and security developments in one part of the world with consequences elsewhere.

Develop informed arguments about complex international issues and explain their implications to different audiences.

International Affairs Minor Overview

Learn about global politics

If you are interested in politics, foreign policy and conflicts among nations worldwide, then this minor is for you.

It focuses on foreign policy, international law, global politics and national security. You will learn about theories and practical applications. 

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Sample Courses

Table shows sample courses in the program
PLS 220 Intro to International Relations
PLS 425 International Politics
PLS 222 Contemporary International Political Issues
PLS 422 Contemporary American Foreign Policy
PLS 423 National Security Policy
PLS 426 International Law
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How Do I Minor in International Affairs?

Students must earn at least a “C” (2.00) average among all courses counted toward the minor.

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