International Studies Minor
Add a unique and global perspective to your studies!
International Studies – Minor
International Studies, Minor
Offered as a Secondary Discipline Minor
An International Studies minor pairs well with majors across campus. Those students in disciplines such as Economics, Business, Sociology, and Political Science, for example, who want to delve deeper into the international aspects of their chosen majors, benefit greatly from the perspective that an International Studies minor brings them.
Degree Fit
Program Preparation
Students interested in any of the Economic programs are encouraged to take EC 201, 202 and MTH 243 during their first year at SOU.
Degree Roadmap
Students in the Economics program will complete a set of core economics coursework, personalize their degree by selecting electives that interest them, and participate in applying quantitative research methods and statistics through a capstone experience. Students interested in Public Policy are encouraged to take EC 310, EC 319, and EC 364. For an International focus, EC 321 and EC 379 are encouraged. Those students interested in Finance are encouraged to take EC 318, BA 385, and BA 472. For students intending to pursue graduate school in Economics, Calculus and Linear Algebra courses through the Mathematics program are encouraged.
Degree Integration
All Economics majors are required to complete a culminating capstone experience. The capstone must apply the principles, theories and skills of the economics major in a small class environment to challenging and sophisticated economic issues and topics. This experience challenges students to develop their critical thinking skills and to perform extensive professional academic writing.
Career Opportunities & Outlook
Section Contents: International Studies Programs
Contact the International Studies program
SOU International Studies Program
1250 Siskiyou Blvd.
Ashland, OR 97520
541.552.6188
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