INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS MINOR

Steven Helfand, Ph.D., Chair  

Office, 109 Highlander Hall, Building B

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Committee in Charge:

Steven Helfand, Ph.D.
(Economics)

Andrew Kydd, Ph.D.
(Political Science)

Howard J. Sherman, Ph.D.
(Economics, emeritus)

Irwin M. Wall, Ph.D.
(History and Religious Studies)

Carlos G. Vélez-Ibáñez, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, ex officio  

The International Relations minor offers a basic examination of the major approaches, disciplines, and perspectives of international relations. The study of international relations is necessarily interdisciplinary, focusing on economic, geographic, historical, and political issues and questions.

The International Relations minor is helpful in preparing students for the many careers in the international arena.

Requirements for the minor (28 units)

1. Eight (8) units from HISA 117B, HISE 142, HISE 145, HISE 146, HISE 174, or HIST 182

2. Eight (8) units from ECON 113, ECON 175, ECON 179, ECON 181, ECON 182, ECON 183, or ECON 185

3. POSC 124

4. Eight (8) units from POSC 125, POSC 128, POSC 155, POSC 163, POSC 165A, POSC 165B

A minor is a set of courses focused on a single discipline or an interdisciplinary thematic area. There can be no substitution for the courses listed as constituting a minor without approval of the governing department or committee. There is no limit on the number of minors a student can declare. Students must declare the minor(s) before their final degree check before graduation, by completing a petition with the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Student Affairs Office, the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences Student Affairs Office, or the College of Engineering Student Affairs Office depending on their major. Prior approval by the department or committee offering the minor is required. The minor is noted on the transcript at the time the degree is conferred.

See Minors under the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences in the Undergraduate Studies section of this catalog for additional information on minors.