MINOR IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

The curriculum for the Minor in International Studies consists of three components: a foreign language, study abroad and course work. The specific requirements are as follows:

Foreign Language Requirement

A minimum of 10 credit hours of a modern foreign language beyond the 101 level.

Study Abroad Requirement

Participation in at least a summer long study abroad program in the country of the language studied.

Course Work Requirement

A minimum of 12 hours of course work chosen from the following collaborative departments: English, History, Art, Political Science, Religion, Philosophy, Anthropology and Sociology, Mass Media and the School of Business . The courses identified should focus on international topics. They should be chosen in consultation with an advisor in the Department of Modern Languages.

LICENSURE TO TEACH

The department regularly prepares students to meet state certification requirements for teaching grades K-12. In addition to the usual requirements of the department, all students planning to teach must take ED 368 Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages and be formally admitted to the University’s Professional Teacher Education Programs. For admission requirements, visit the Department of Education web page.

MINOR IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

The department also helps the School of Business with their minor in International Business with the languages requirements. For more information, see the School of Business web page.