Requirements
To earn a minor in international and global studies a student must: (1) demonstrate competence in an appropriate foreign language either by completing the second year of the language in the final term or by demonstrating proficiency at the same level; and (2) complete 28 credits to include the following:
International Studies Core Courses (12 credits)
| Intl 201 | Introduction to International Studies | 4 |
| Intl 390 | Foundations of Global Studies | 4 |
| Intl 396 | The United States and the World | 4 |
Connected Learning (16 credits)
At least 16 upper-division credits from adviser-approved courses. Connected Learning courses must have area-specific or thematic content.
Language (0-27 credits)
Two years, or equivalent proficiency, of foreign language study. For students taking courses at PSU, second-year proficiency is defined by successful completion of the terminal course in the second-year language sequence, or demonstrating proficiency through the Department of World Languages and Literature.
Total Credit Hours: 28
Academic Advisors
Information on courses and minor requirements is available from CUPA and faculty advisors. Students should see an advisor as soon as they declare their minor and meet regularly with advisors as they pursue their degree.
CUPA Advisors:
CUPA Advising website; 503-725-9210
Faculty Advisors:
Kimberley Brown, brownk@pdx.edu, 503-725-8194;
Evguenia Davidova, evguenia@pdx.edu, 503-725-8992;
Stephen Frenkel, sfrenkel@pdx.edu, 503-725-5085;
Priya Kapoor, cgpk@pdx.edu, 503-725-3543;
Leopoldo Rodriguez, leopoldo@pdx.edu, 503-725-8245;
Shawn Smallman, smallmans@pdx.edu, 503-725-9978;
Gerald Sussman, sussmang@pdx.edu, 503-725-5176.
Courses taken under the undifferentiated grading option (pass/no pass) will not be accepted toward fulfilling department minor requirements. All courses used to satisfy the departmental minor requirements, whether taken in the department or elsewhere, must be graded C or above.