Requirements for the Minor
Required Courses:
| IST 110 | Introduction to International Studies | 3 |
| POL 260 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| | OR | |
| IST 260 | Theories of Race and Ethnicity in International Studies | |
Interdisciplinary Regional Study Requirement:
One IST course numbered 340 to 349 from the following:
| IST 340 | Europe: Politics, Society, and Culture | 3 |
| IST 341 | Latin America: Politics, Society, and Culture | 3 |
| IST 343 | Africa: Politics, Society, and Culture | 3 |
| IST 344 | Middle East: Politics, Society, and Culture | 3 |
| IST 345 | South Asia: Politics, Society, and Culture | 3 |
| IST 346 | East Asia: Politics, Society, and Culture | 3 |
| IST 347 | North America: Politics, Society, and Culture | 3 |
Interdisciplinary Global Study Requirement:
One IST course numbered 350 to 399 from the following:
Student-Directed Specialization (SDS) Requirement:
3 courses chosen from a list prepared and approved by the IST faculty, across 3 different disciplines. Students will work with the IST program chair to develop a clear and coherent rationale for the choice of these courses. This allows maximum choice for students to create their own focused specialization. (9 credits total)