Students taking the International and Global Studies Minor will examine the interactions between nations and the political processes within nations using a variety of perspectives. International aspects focus on how countries interact with one another, and how the social and cultural systems within them affect these interactions. Global studies looks at intra-national factors, such as how a state's internal characteristics impact that state's political processes. Immigration, technological advancements and internationalization of foreign policy make global studies a complementary approach to international studies.
Minor Requirements
- A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in all courses used to satisfy the minor.
- Grades below "C" (2.0) in lower level courses are not accepted in the minor.
- At least nine hours used in the minor must be earned at UCF within the School.
- Double major/dual degree policy in Political Science programs and minors:
- Students who major in any Political Science track, and minor in International and Global Studies, shall not count more than one course toward both programs.
- Students who double minor in Political Science and International and Global Studies shall not count more than one course toward both programs. (Note: The myKnight Audit cannot capture overlapping courses between two or more programs; therefore, students should have their program reviewed by the School before filing for graduation.)
Prerequisite Courses
- Students must satisfy each course's prerequisites before enrolling in the class.
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
6 Total Credits
- Complete the following:
- GEO3471 - World Political Geography (3)
- INR4008 - Global Perspectives (3)
Restricted Electives
15 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
Political Science- Complete all of the following
- Substitutions require prior approval by the program advisor.
- Earn at least 6 credits from the following:
- INR3016 - Global Political Issues (3)
- INR3250 - Politics of Pan-Africanism (3)
- INR3253 - International Politics of Africa (3)
- INR4011 - Politics of Globalization (3)
- INR4030 - Diplomacy (3)
- INR4035 - International Political Economy (3)
- INR4054 - Global Politics of Energy (3)
- INR4060 - Causes of War (3)
- INR4063 - The Cold War (3)
- INR4074 - Immigration Policy (3)
- INR4075 - Human Rights Policy (3)
- INR4076 - Global Drug Policy (3)
- INR4084 - Politics of International Terrorism (3)
- INR4085 - Women, Gender, and Globalization (3)
- INR4102 - American Foreign Policy (3)
- INR4102 - American Foreign Policy (3)
- INR4104 - Topics and Cases in American Foreign Policy (3)
- INR4114 - American Security Policy (3)
- INR4115 - Strategic Weapons and Arms Control (3)
- INR4224 - Contemporary International Politics of Asia (3)
- INR4225 - The Vietnam War (3)
- INR4243 - International Politics of Latin America (3)
- INR4274 - International Politics of the Middle East (3)
- INR4304 - Issues in International Public Policy (3)
- INR4335 - Coercion in International Politics (3)
- INR4350 - Global Environmental Politics (3)
- INR4351 - International Environmental Law (3)
- INR4363 - Intelligence Analysis and Reporting (3)
- POS4407 - The Intelligence Community (3)
- INR4401 - International Law (3)
- INR4404 - Space Law (3)
- INR4502 - International Organizations (3)
- INR4603 - International Relations Theory (3)
- INR4714 - Politics of International Trade Policy (3)
- INR4743 - Military Power and Effectiveness (3)
- INR4744 - Militaries in World Politics (3)
- INR4764 - Cyberwarfare Policy (3)
- INR4765 - Emerging Space Powers (3)
- INR4774 - Military Space Policy (3)
- INR4084H - Honors Politics of International Terrorism (3)
- INR4942 - Intelligence Studies Capstone (3)
Area Studies- Earn at least 6 credits from the following types of courses: Two upper division courses from one of the following area studies programs: Asian Studies, European Studies, Latin American, Caribbean and Latino Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Russian Studies Courses may not have a prefix of INR, CPO, POT, POS or PUP.
Other- Earn at least 3 credits from the following:
- CPO3034 - Politics of Developing Areas (3)
- CPO3057 - Contemporary Revolution and Political Violence (3)
- CPO3103 - Comparative Politics (3)
- CPO3104 - Politics of Western Europe (3)
- CPO3132 - Canadian Politics (3)
- CPO3403 - Politics of the Middle East (3)
- CPO3614 - Politics of Eastern Europe (3)
- CPO4062 - Comparative Judicial Process (3)
- CPO4074 - Political Economy (3)
- CPO4101 - Politics of the European Union (3)
- CPO4123 - Government and Politics of Great Britain (3)
- CPO4303 - Comparative Latin American Politics (3)
- CPO4400 - Kurdish Politics: Identity, Violence, and Democracy (3)
- CPO4514 - Politics of East Asia (3)
- CPO4541 - Chinese Politics (3)
- CPO4553 - Politics of Japan (3)
- CPO4643 - Government and Politics of Russia (3)
- CPO4731 - Politics of Democratization (3)
- CPO4731 - Politics of Democratization (3)
- CPO4754 - Comparative Political Institutions (3)
- CPO4784 - Political and Economic Inequality in Comparative Perspective (3)
- CPO4406 - Minorities and Majorities in the Middle East (3)
Grand Total Credits: 21
Foreign Language Requirements
- Proficiency equivalent to four semesters of college instruction in a foreign language taught by the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures or Judaic Studies. Standardized examinations for foreign languages may be used to meet the requirement.
Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required: 21Other Requirements
- Internship, Co-op, or Independent Study credit cannot be used toward the minor without prior School approval.