International Relations Minor

Goal 1: Key Concepts/Theories: Students will understand core concepts and/or theories within international relations.

Outcome 1: Students will identify, define, and/or explain the content, core concepts, and theories that guide international relations from an integrated, interdisciplinary perspective.

Goal 2: Write/Argue: Students will develop arguments based on evidence.

Outcome 2: Students will articulate verbally and/or in writing an argument which defines, explains, and/or analyzes the content, process, and/or outcomes relevant to international relations.

Goal 3: Analyze: Students will evaluate arguments using empirical evidence.

Outcome 3: Students will apply a variety of tools, methods, or perspectives to critically analyze and/or evaluate issues relevant to international relations.

Goal 4: World outside the classroom: Students will participate in experiential learning related to international relations.

Outcome 4: Students will demonstrate career preparation through experiential learning opportunities that are closely related to international relations or a related field through the development of interpersonal, analytical, and/or problem-solving skills.

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In completing these four upper division courses, students must take at least one approved in each of the contributing departments: one ECN, one HIS, and one POL course.