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GOVT 130 Introduction to Political Science 3
GOVT 231 US National Government/Politics 3
GOVT 315 Early Political Philosophy/Theory 3
GOVT 140 Intro to Comparative Politics or
GOVT 342 International Relations 3
GOVT Any Government Elective 3

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES MINOR
This is an interdisciplinary sequence of courses in International Studies. However, emphasis will be
placed on Africa and its interaction with its diaspora and world. The curriculum is dynamic enough and
designed to prepare students for graduate school and careers in government, business and international
organizations. It should also provide students with a multicultural education as well as enhance their
language and communication skills so that they can become effective citizens in an interdependent
world. In essence, this concentration aims to provide the requisite training that would enable the student
to become a competent professional in the field of international affairs.

The courses within the International Studies minor focus on international political economy, area and
comparative studies and international politics.

RELATED REQUIREMENTS Sem. Hrs.
ECON 341 International Economics 3
GOVT 251 Africa in World Politics 3
GOVT 320 International Law 3
HIST 360 Survey of African Civilization to 1500 or
HIST 361 Survey of African Civilizations since 1500 3

PUBLIC POLICY TRACK
The Public Policy track is designed to meet the needs of students desiring a strong background in the
various dimensions of governmental policy-making, particularly those who plan a career in public or quasi-
public sector policy analysis, management, and evaluation. Perhaps more significantly, graduates with a
public policy emphasis are well prepared to enter graduate schools which offer further study in the field
and law schools. Students will receive, in a series of core courses, training in research methodology,
statistics with computer applications, policy process and political economy.

RELATED REQUIREMENTS Sem Hrs.
GOVT 145 Scope & Methods of Social Science 3
GOVT 150 Introduction to Public Policy 3
BUAD 341 Principles of Management 3
BUAD 344 Organizational Behavior 3

OTHER DEPARTMENT MINORS

GEOGRAPHY MINOR
Geography is a specialized field of study and is basic to a liberal arts education. The Geography Minor is
concerned with the reality of the human habitat in regional environments; with the ways space is

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