Coordinator: Sarah A. Blue, Department of Geography
The minor in international studies offers students the opportunity to acquire a strong international focus for their program of studies. Such an international focus is important for making students competitive in the increasingly globalized economy and society. The international studies minor is open to students in all disciplines and fields and is appropriate for students planning careers in business, government, foreign service, social science teaching at the secondary level, and law, or graduate study in international studies or a related discipline. It may be especially useful for business, foreign language, and journalism students wishing to supplement their credentials.
Students in the minor select courses from the foundation courses and then choose courses from within one of the several options that provide greater depth through study in either international business studies, international political studies, international development studies, or international arts studies.
Students taking the international studies minor are strongly encouraged to participate in a study-abroad program and to complete the four-semester sequence in a relevant foreign language. Course credit earned through an approved NIU study-abroad program may count toward satisfying the requirements in an option.
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