International Security Studies, Minor

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 1160	International Relations	4
POLS 3408	International Security	4
POLS 3420	U.S. National Security Policy	4

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