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International Security Studies, Minor

2022-2023 Edition

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The international security studies minor introduces students to key concepts, practices, and perspectives in the study of international security. Students complete the introductory course in international relations as well as four other courses in political science that focus on various aspects of international security, including international law, international organizations, and U.S. security policy. 

Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified.

Note: Political science majors and combined majors may not pursue the minor in international security studies.

Required Core Courses

Course List
Code Title Hours
POLS 1160International Relations4
POLS 3408International Security4
POLS 3420U.S. National Security Policy4

Elective Courses

Course List
Code Title Hours
Students may not count any of the courses toward more than one requirement.
Complete two of the following:8
POLS 3406
International Law
POLS 3408
International Security
or POLS 5408
International Security
POLS 3420
U.S. National Security Policy
POLS 3425
U.S. Foreign Policy
POLS 3430
Revolution, Civil War, and Insurrection
POLS 3470
Arab-Israeli Conflict
POLS 3487
Politics of Developing Nations
POLS 4910
Model United Nations

GPA Requirement

2.000 GPA required in the minor

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