Area Studies Minor

Requirements for Minor in Area Studies

• Five units as follows: INTL 130 , plus four courses on a specified geographical region (Europe, Africa, Asia or Latin America). Depending on course availability, students may pursue other area studies tracks with the prior approval of the International Studies Program Committee. Area studies courses shall be distributed across at least two departments, with at least three courses at the 200-level or higher.
• All courses must be taken for a numerical grade, except those offered only on a credit/no credit basis.
• No more than two transfer credits will be accepted.
• Cognate requirements: Knowledge of a second language, equivalent to at least two years of college-level study (students may fulfill through course work or placement test). The language must be a language of the region under study.