International Studies Minor
Welcome to the International Studies Minor page, your window to the world at Coastal
Carolina. The International Studies Minor provides an international perspective to any
major. It enhances global career opportunities and broadens your horizons to lands
outside our country. Please explore the site to get a better idea of what the International
Studies Minor is!
The International Studies Minor is composed of courses with a strong international and
global component to complement major studies and career goals. The minor is designed
to provide students with a diverse, multicultural perspective of the planet, as well as an
enhanced understanding of global politics and economics. It includes studies in international
relations and security, international political economics, comparative government, and issues
related to globalization.
Further information on the minor is available from:
Dr. Pamela Martin,
International Studies Adviser
Department of Politics and Geography
(843) 349-2966, plmartin@coastal.edu
Minor Requirements
The International Studies Minor requires students to take courses that
provide a broad background in international relations, topics, and cultures.
It is an interdisciplinary minor, requiring students to take courses in
at least three different subject areas, including such areas as Art, History,
Science, Politics, Philosophy, Religion, and Business. A total of 18 credit
hours must be taken from a list of approved courses in these subject areas,
with certain contingencies and limitations. Further, a language requirement
must be met, with the student achieving a mastery of either French, German, or
Spanish at the 210 level.
| Language Requirement: |
Credits |
| FREN 210, GERM 210, SPAN 210 (Choose one) |
3 |
| Recommended Courses: |
9 |
| POLI 101 Introduction to World Politics |
3 |
| GEOG 121 World Regional Geography |
3 |
| ECON 201 Macroeconomics |
3 |
| Course Requirements: |
9 |
| POLI 315 or POLI 340 or POLI 439 |
3 |
| POLI 435 Globalization |
3 |
| POLI 318 International Political Economy |
3 |
| Electives: |
6 |
| Two 3 Credit electives at the 300-level or above, 6 credits with global or
international emphasis. A list of approved courses will be available through the adviser. |
6 |
| TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: |
18 |
NOTE: In addition to these courses, any relevant internship, study abroad course, or both, at
or above the 300-level may be included for up to 2 courses (6 credits) of abroad experiences
and must be approved for credit toward the minor by the International Studies Minor adviser
and must have specific and clear international and global objectives, placement, and/or
training. Please be advised that no courses in this minor may apply simultaneously to a
major or other educational program. All courses in the minor require a C or better.
Application
If you are interested in applying for an International Studies Minor, please download the form provided on this page. Print the document, fill out the required fields, and discuss the minor with your major adviser and the adviser for the International Studies Minor.
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