The international studies minor is an 18-credit program that promotes critical analysis of international, transnational, and global challenges. The goal of the international studies minor is to prepare students to succeed in our increasingly diverse and globalized world, in which knowledge of international cultures, political institutions, and world trends is an asset. A foundation in international studies is useful for a wide range of career paths in the private, non-profit, and public sectors. The minor is designed to support students who are majoring in related fields, including geography, history, sociology, economics, and business administration.