International Security Minor

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Banner Code: INLS
Web: spgia.gmu.edu

School/Department: Schar School of Policy and Government (formerly SPGIA)

The minor in international security provides students with the theories and background to understand the institutions and processes of international security, as well as critical international security issues such as terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, and war.

For policies governing all minors, see the Undergraduate Policies section of this catalog.

Minor Requirements

Students pursuing this minor must complete 18 credits in government with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course. Eight credits of course work must be unique to the minor.

Three core courses (9 credits)

GOVT 132 - Introduction to International Politics Credits: 3
GOVT 346 - American Security Policy Credits: 3
GOVT 347 - International Security Credits: 3

Three elective courses (9 credits) chosen from:

GOVT 322 - International Relations Theory Credits: 3
GOVT 342 - Diplomacy Credits: 3
GOVT 344 - American Foreign Policy Credits: 3
GOVT 444 - Issues in International Studies Credits: 1-3 (when topic is relevant with approval of the minor advisor)
GOVT 446 - International Law and Organization Credits: 3
GOVT 447 - Revolution and International Politics Credits: 3
GOVT 448 - Ethics and International Politics Credits: 3
GOVT 480 - Internship Credits: 3 (when topic is relevant with approval of the minor advisor)

Total: 18 credits

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International Security Minor

Minor Requirements

Three core courses (9 credits)

Three elective courses (9 credits) chosen from:

Total: 18 credits