An international minor will help you acquire a strong international focus and enrich your program of studies, and it will add a valuable and exciting international dimension and perspective to any academic program in which you are enrolled. The courses that are required are all easily available, with many also counting toward NIU's General Education requirements. The minor in International Studies consists of a total of 24 semester hour course credits. Course credit earned through an approved NIU study abroad program may also count toward satisfying the requirements in an option. As already mentioned, course credits earned in an approved NIU study abroad program may count toward satisfying the requirements in an option within the minor of International Studies.
Study abroad is one of the best ways to get an international education.
An international education can provide a significant advantage in seeking a job or an advancement once hired. A study abroad experience, in addition to the minor in International Studies, will enhance your resume and visibility in the process of seeking a job, and later in terms of career progress. The personal impact of the study abroad experience on the individual is great, positive, and long lasting. Almost without exception, those who study abroad will provide glowing testimonials about the positive personal growth they underwent and the positive impacts the experience has had on them as individuals and as professionals. NIU makes it easy for you to study abroad.