A course in International Political Economy offered in the government department can also fulfill the minor requirement, assuming that you are not using more than one other government class to fulfill another minor requirement. I think I might want to pursue graduate studies in International Relations. Most masters programs in international relations want candidates with a proven commitment to international affairs. A minor in IR is evidence of your commitment to international affairs. Many masters programs prefer candidates who have also worked a few years in an international relations field after college.
Doctoral programs have a different set of expectations.
They will want to see that you have excelled in courses in the government and economics department. Your IR advisor is a resource for your questions about graduate studies in International Relations. The CDO is also an excellent resource for information about graduate schools, and careers in International Relations. I want to do an internship abroad. Yes, there is.