The Political Science Department hosts the International Studies Minor program. The program prepares students to explore and understand the interconnections among people and societies, the environment, governments, and businesses. Â鶹´«Ã½'s International Studies Minor is available to all Â鶹´«Ã½ students. Seeing interdependence and making connections across boundaries are necessary skills for the 21st century workplace. Courses in the Minor are offered through several Â鶹´«Ã½ departments. Courses span art, political science, sociology, business, geography, and others.
Students are encouraged to pursue a second or third language and are encouraged to participate in a Study Abroad trip or a semester abroad.