Requirements
The minor must be earned simultaneously with a B.A. or B.S. degree. Requirements for the Minor in International & Global Studies include 28 credits of core and elective courses, plus two years of language study (or equivalent) in a world language.
International Studies Core Courses (12 credits)
Intl 201 | Introduction to International Studies | 4 |
Intl 296 | The United States and the World | 4 |
Intl 415 | Global Studies Theories | 4 |
Elective Courses (16 credits)
Students must take 16 upper-division credits from the following tables of courses:
Global Studies Course List (Social Justice, Human Rights & Global Media)
International Development Studies Course List (Development, Health & Environment)
Consult with a faculty or CUPA advisor for INTL 399 and INTL 410 courses that count for minor electives.
Study Abroad courses can count towards elective courses when approved through the Course Substitution process. See a faculty or CUPA advisor for more details.
Language (0-27 credits)
Two years, or equivalent proficiency, of foreign language study. For students taking courses at PSU, second-year proficiency is defined by successful completion of the terminal course in the second-year language sequence, or demonstrating proficiency through the Department of World Languages and Literature.
Total Credit Hours: 28
All courses used to satisfy the departmental minor requirements, whether taken in the department or elsewhere, must be graded C or above.
Courses taken under the undifferentiated grading option (pass/no pass) will not be accepted toward fulfilling department minor requirements.
Academic Advisors
Information on courses and minor requirements is available from CUPA and faculty advisors. Students should see an advisor as soon as they declare their minor and meet regularly with advisors as they pursue their degree.
CUPA Advisors:
CUPA Advising website; 503-725-9210
Faculty Advisors:
Kimberley Brown, brownk@pdx.edu, 503-725-8194;
Evguenia Davidova, evguenia@pdx.edu, 503-725-8992;
Priya Kapoor, cgpk@pdx.edu, 503-725-3543;
Pronoy Rai, rai@pdx.edu, 503-725-3451;
Leopoldo Rodriguez, leopoldo@pdx.edu, 503-725-8245;
Shawn Smallman, smallmans@pdx.edu, 503-725-9978;
Gerald Sussman, sussmang@pdx.edu, 503-725-5176.