Program Overview
The European Studies minor provides a comprehensive understanding of European history, politics, and culture. Through multidisciplinary coursework, students gain critical thinking and analytical skills, deepen their appreciation for Europe's diverse experiences, and prepare for careers in fields such as international relations, business, and the foreign service. The program encourages study abroad and emphasizes proficiency in a European language, fostering a global perspective and enhancing career readiness.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The European Studies minor is a multidisciplinary program designed to provide undergraduate students with a broad understanding of European ideas and institutions over time. It covers European history, politics, and culture. The minor is designed to accommodate a wide range of student interests in particular time periods and specific countries.
Objectives:
- Gain a broad understanding of European ideas and institutions over time.
- Engage critically in the examination of Europe past and present through courses in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.
- Develop an appreciation for the diverse cultural and historical experiences of Europe.
- Enhance skills in critical thinking, analysis, and research.
Assessment:
- The minor must include courses from at least three different disciplines (prefixes).
- All coursework used to satisfy the requirements of the minor must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
Teaching:
- The program is taught by faculty from various departments within the College of Liberal & Creative Arts, including History, International Relations, Modern Languages and Literatures, and others.
- The minor is designed to be flexible and adaptable to students' individual interests, and can be tailored to focus on specific time periods, countries, or themes.
Careers:
- The European Studies minor is recommended for students considering careers in:
- Teaching
- The arts
- International politics
- International business
- The foreign service
Other:
- The minor demonstrates interest in and knowledge of a region outside of the United States from a multidisciplinary perspective.
- Students completing the European Studies minor are strongly encouraged to participate in study-abroad programs.
- Courses taken in certified SF State Study-Abroad programs may be substituted for the minor requirements, at the discretion of the European Studies coordinator.
- All European Studies Minors are required to demonstrate intermediate-level competency in a European language other than English, relevant to their area of focus.
