Global Security Studies Minor

Transnational issues with global implications that can only be solved by collaborative effort are the focus. Among the issues introduced are conventional and critical security, international law, economic security, population movement, environmental security, gender and age, infectious disease threats, transnational crime, intra-state conflict, terror, and American global power.

Minor Concentration: 9 Credit Hours

GSS 2010 - Introduction to Global Security Study 3
POLS 2070 - International Politics 3 OR Appropriate Substitute
POLS 3070 - Theories of International Relations 3 OR Appropriate Substitute

Minor Electives: 9 Credit Hours

Note: While there is no required course distribution across disciplines, the student should work with advisors to select courses which lend depth and breadth to their studies.

Program Total: 18 Credit Hours

Students completing this minor are strongly recommended to take HIST 1220 and World History II in their general education core. Students should recognize that a foreign language and/or a study abroad/intern experience will significantly enhance their qualifications in this field.