The objective of this minor is to provide engineering, and computer science students with the opportunity to learn about and experience firsthand the global aspects of engineering, science and technology. This minor is designed for maximum flexibility in programming, given the many different countries, cultures, partner foreign institutions and individual student needs. Through this minor, CECS students gain academic and/or work experience at an approved foreign institution compatible with UCF CECS, while simultaneously becoming familiar with the social as well as professional and technical cultures of their host country. CECS students can spend one or two semesters abroad gaining valuable international experience in their chosen field. This is especially important in today's global economy in which employers look for graduates with international experience in their major area.
Minor Admission Requirements
- Admission by interview with the Program Coordinator
- A minimum UCF cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required to enter the minor.
Minor Requirements
Prerequisite Courses
- Pre-requisites to the minor include completion of a minimum of 45 credit hours prior to the study abroad experience.
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
18 Total Credits
- The minor is composed of two parts:
Language and Culture
6 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Course selection is related to the Study Abroad Experience component and must be approved by the Program Coordinator.
Language & Culture- Complete all of the following
- Complete at least 2 of the following:
- ANT3212 - Peoples of the World (3)
- ANT3541 - Biobehavioral Anthropology (3)
- ANT4332 - Latin America: Social Justice Futures (3)
- ANT3610 - Language and Culture (3)
- ASH4442 - Modern Japan (3)
- COM4461 - Intercultural Communication (3)
- CPO3034 - Politics of Developing Areas (3)
- CPO3103 - Comparative Politics (3)
- CPO3104 - Politics of Western Europe (3)
- CPO4101 - Politics of the European Union (3)
- CPO4303 - Comparative Latin American Politics (3)
- CPO4643 - Government and Politics of Russia (3)
- GEO3471 - World Political Geography (3)
- REL3333 - Hinduism (3)
- REL3363 - Islam (3)
- IDS3333 - Issues in Diversity Studies (3)
- INR4035 - International Political Economy (3)
- INR4102 - American Foreign Policy (3)
- INR4224 - Contemporary International Politics of Asia (3)
- INR4243 - International Politics of Latin America (3)
- INR4401 - International Law (3)
- Additional cultural courses can be considered with approval of the Program Coordinator. Language courses should be reflective of the country or region of the Study Abroad Experience.
Study Abroad Experience
12 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- The Study Abroad Experience must be preapproved by the Program Coordinator.
Language & Cultural Coursework- Earn at least 3 credits from the following types of courses: Complete at least 3 hours of language or cultural coursework as part of a study abroad experience at a host institution.
Technical Coursework- Earn at least 9 credits from the following types of courses: Complete at least 9 hours of technical coursework in the engineering, computer science, or related disciplines.
Grand Total Credits: 18
Restricted Electives
Foreign Language Requirements
- See Language Skills Acquisition
Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required: 18
Other Requirements
- A minimum grade of "C" (2.0) or better is required in each course toward the minor.
- Pre-requisites to the minor include completion of a minimum of 45 credit hours prior to the study abroad experience.
