Global Studies, Minor - COLA, UNH

Undergraduate

Global Studies

Enhance your major with an international perspective while gaining valuable global experience through study abroad programs and research opportunities.
Degree
Minor
Location
Durham, NH
Courses
5
Credit
20 hrs.
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Part-time
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Political Science & International Affairs

The Global Studies minor at UNH offers an interdisciplinary exploration of pressing worldwide challenges like migration, climate change and human rights. Here you'll be able to enhance your major with an international perspective while gaining valuable global experience through study abroad programs and research opportunities. 

With an emphasis on developing cross-cultural understanding and critical thinking skills, the Global Studies Minor at UNH will prepare you to address complex global issues and pursue careers including international development, foreign service or global business.

Department of Political Science & International Affairs

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Heather Austin
POLT/IA Advisor and Academic Department Coordinator
Heather.Austin@unh.edu
Horton Social Science Center, Room 312, Durham, NH 03824
(603) 862-1767
Jen Spindel
Assistant Professor
Jennifer.Spindel@unh.edu
Horton Social Science Center, Durham, NH 03824
(603) 862-3356

What is Global Studies?

The most pressing matters of our time —migration, climate change, violent conflict, human rights, economic globalization, health pandemics—transcend national boundaries and require a global response. The global studies minor introduces you to these worldwide challenges through rigorous interdisciplinary coursework, language studies and a rich international experience. Combine this minor with other majors at UNH and graduate as a critically minded global citizen and responsible global citizen ready to meaningfully contribute to the world.

Why study Global Studies at UNH?

Our global studies minor is available to UNH students, allowing you to combine your studies with disciplines ranging from business and natural resources to political science and the arts. You’ll gain international experience through your choice of a study abroad program or directed international research. You can explore additional opportunities in the college’s study abroad programs and the Hamel Center for Undergraduate Research. You’ll also be able to connect with fellow students through the UNH Model United Nations team.

Potential career areas

  • Education
  • Foreign service
  • Global development and aid
  • Global health
  • Global intelligence
  • Human rights
  • International business
  • International environmental policy
  • International trade and policy
  • Journalism
  • Peace Corps
  • Public relations

Curriculum & Requirements

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Program Description
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The Global Studies (GS) minor adds a recognized distinction and global context to your primary major at UNH. It was developed for those students who, due to the demands of their primary majors, are unable to complete the more rigorous requirements of the GS dual major.

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Requirements for the Program
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Students must earn a C or better in all GS course requirements and have a 2.5 cumulative grade-point average.

Required Core Courses
IA 401International Perspectives4
Select one of the following:4
ECON 401
Principles of Economics (Macro)
ECON 402
Principles of Economics (Micro)
EREC 411
Global Studies Language Requirement 14
International Experience - Study Abroad 2
Electives
Choose one course from each category list (2 courses total): 38
Politics, Culture, & History
Science, Environment, Economy, & Health
Total Credits20
1

Global Studies Language Requirement
Functional reading, writing, and speaking ability equivalent to a first-year, second-semester college level (402). Students may take placement tests to establish equivalency, include language study during the international experience, or transfer credits from other institutions.

2

International Experience - Study Abroad
Minimum of three weeks (or 4 credits). The international experience may include study, directed research, internship or service/volunteer experience abroad. Students should plan with the study abroad advisors to plan for their international experience well in advance.

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See elective category lists under the Global Studies dual major heading. Elective courses may count toward Discovery, Honors, Writing Intensive and major requirements.

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