International Studies Minor

Program Overview

The International Studies Minor at Texas Wesleyan University enhances students' global understanding through courses in International Studies, Geography, Cultural Studies, and a chosen track. It fosters their development as informed and engaged members of the world community, preparing them for careers in various fields with a global perspective.

Program Outline

International Studies Minor at Texas Wesleyan University:

Degree Overview:

• Designed to add a global dimension to students' education and develop them as members of the world community.
• Offered through the Department of Psychology within the School of Arts and Sciences.
• Requires completion of 21 credit hours, including courses in International Studies, Geography, Cultural Studies, and a chosen track.
• Students are encouraged to seek advising early in their academic journey.

Outline:

• International Studies:
• IST 2300 Introduction to International Studies (3 credits)
• Approved Study Abroad course (3 credits) or IST 4393 International Studies Internship (3 credits)
• Geography:
• GEG 2304 World Geography (3 credits) or GEG 2305 Human Geography (3 credits)
• Cultural Studies:
• SOC 1302 Cultural Anthropology (3 credits) or REL 1321 Introduction to Comparative Religions (3 credits)
• Track Options:
• International Relations Track:
• POL 4351/HIS 4351 International Relations (3 credits)
• Advanced International Relations course (3 credits) - choose from:
• POL 4316 International Organizations
• POL 4321 International Law
• POL 4328 International Political Economy
• Area Studies course (3 credits) - choose from:
• HIS 4340 Modern Latin America
• POL 3331 European Governments
• POL 4324 Trial Advocacy & Preparation
• POL 4332 Asian History & Politics
• POL 4355 History & Politics of the Middle East
• Global Studies/Comparative Studies Track:
• Three courses (9 credits) from the following list (other courses may be approved):
• BUA 3345 International Business
• EDU 3310 Multicultural Education
• ENG 2327 Exploring World Lit
• ENG 3322 Survey of World Literature
• GEG 2304 World Geography (if not taken above)
• GEG 2305 Human Geography (if not taken above)
• IST 2310 Contemporary Issues in International Studies
• MCO 4318 International & Intercultural Communication
• POL 4355/HIS 4355 History & Politics of the Middle East (if not taken above)
• PSY 3375 Cultural & International Issues in Psychology
• SPN 3315 Hispanic History & Culture
• REL 2321 Encountering Asian Traditions
• REL 2322 Encountering Abrahamic Traditions
• History Track:
• HIS 2303 World History Since 1648 (3 credits)
• Europe/America History course (3 credits) - choose from:
• HIS 3332 History of the British Empire
• HIS 3361 Women in the Western World Since 1500
• HIS 4322 Foreign Policy of the US (cross-listed as POL 4322)
• Global History course (3 credits) - choose from:
• HIS 4323 History of Democracy
• HIS 4324 History of Sub-Saharan Africa
• HIS 4343 History of Mexico

Other:

• Students are encouraged to seek advising for the minor as early as possible.
• Prerequisites must be met for all courses.