Academic Catalog 2023-2024

Slippery Rock University

International Affairs, Minor

To access Minor Requirements, please view the Curriculum Guide tab.

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Curriculum Guide

GPA Requirement

Minor GPA: 2.0 or higher

Minor Requirements

  • Students must complete at least 6 credit hours in their minor from SRU
  • A minimum of 6 credit hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above)
  • A minor shall be no fewer than 18 credits
Required Courses
Select two of the following courses: 6
Economics of Social Issues
World Regional Geography
International Relations
Select three of the following courses with six credits at 300 level or higher:9
Intercultural Communication
International Economics
World Literature
Science, Technology and the Environment
International Financial Management
International Banking
Geography of Religion
Cultural Geography
Cartography I
Economic Geography
Cartography II
International Health
Foreign Policy
Introduction to Comparative Politics
Model United Nations
International Political Economy
Foreign Policy and International Security
Study of the Culture, History or Politics of a Foreign Country or World Region
Select at least one course:3
Survey of Chinese Civilization and Culture
Asian Film
France and Francophone Identities Today
German Civilization
Modern German Civilization
Asia
Europe
Africa
Russia Since 1855
Britain Since 1689
Latin America Since 1830
Africa North of the Zambezi
Southern Africa
East Asian Military Traditions
Modern Asian Pacific Rim
Modern China
Nineteenth Century Europe
The Contemporary Middle East
Modern Korean Civilization
The Challenge of Russian Legacy
Spain Today
Women in Hispanic Literature
Exploring Spanish Culture through Media
Exploring Latin American Cultures through Media
Total Hours18
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.

Demonstration of Modern Language Competency at the 103 level

  • Chinese
  • French
  • German
  • Korean
  • Spanish
  • Russian
  • Japanese
  • Italian

Important Curriculum Guide Notes

This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.

PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions

Minor in International Affairs (68E)
This program is effective as of Fall 2018
Revised 06.29.2022