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The global studies minor provides a broad international perspective for students who plan careers in business, government, medical and psychological services, the legal profession, or education. The courses in this minor allow students to expand their concept of social and ecological responsibility in the global arena.

Global Studies Minor Requirements (15 credits)
Students must complete 15 credits from the following list, nine credits of which must be at the 3000/4000 level:

ARTS 3400 Non-Western and Modern Art (3 credits)
GEOG 2050 Survey of Geography (3 credits)
GEOG 2900 Special Topics in Geography (3 credits)
GEOG 3000 Geography of Ecotourism (3 credits)
GEOG 4900 Advanced Special Topics in Geography (3 credits)
GLBS 1500 Global Issues (3 credits)
GLBS 2250 The Pacific Rim (3 credits)
HIST 2130 Formation of Latin America (3 credits)
HIST 2140 Modern Latin America (3 credits)
HIST 2200 Asian History (3 credits)
HIST 2300 Caribbean History (3 credits)
HIST 3240 Irish History (3 credits)
LACS 4850 Preparation for Field Study (3 credits)
LACS 4860 Field Study in Latin America (3 credits)
LGST 3400 Comparative Legal Systems (3 credits)
LGST 4410 International Law (3 credits)
LITR 2030 World Literature I (3 credits)
LITR 2031 World Literature II (3 credits)
PHIL 3360 Environmental Ethics (3 credits)
PSYC 3760 Multicultural Issues in Psychology (3 credits)

Optional Concentration in Latin American/Caribbean Studies (9 credits)
As part of the global studies minor, students may receive a concentration in Latin American/Caribbean studies by completing the following courses:

HIST 2130 Formation of Latin America (3 credits)
HIST 2140 Modern Latin America (3 credits)
HIST 2300 Caribbean History (3 credits)