University of Illinois Chicago College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 6 courses 21 total credits
The International Studies undergraduate minor provides students with the opportunity to pursue multidisciplinary study of international topics in a global context. Offerings are divided into three focal areas: 1. World Markets and Development, 2. Global Cultures and Societies, and 3. International Security and Governance. Students have the option of taking courses in only one focal area or taking courses among two or three of the areas. The minor consists of 21 semester hours of coursework that must be international and comparative in overall content.
Required Courses
Select one of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| INST 105 | Global Transformations and the Rise of the West Since 1000 | 3 |
| INST 106 | The World Since 1400: Converging Worlds, New Circulations | 3 |
| INST 114 | Topics in World History | 3 |
| Total Required Courses | 21 credits | |
Select one of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| INST 130 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3 |
| INST 184 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
Four courses at the 200, 300, and 400 levels in only one focal area below or among two or three of the areas below:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| INST 301 | Seminar in International Studies | 3 |
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