The global communication minor consists of six 4-unit courses, three from international relations and three from communications. Minor in International Policy and Management brings together courses from the School of International Relations dealing with the new global challenges, specific regions of the world and international organizations and policies, and the School of Policy, Planning, and Development, dealing with core management skills and public policy processes. Students will gain an understanding of the changes and challenges transforming the world and a taste of the policy and management skills to deal with them.
Students take three courses in international focus.
Minor in International Urban Development addresses relevant urban, economic and social policy issues as they are framed in international settings. The minor is open to all students except majors in International Relations and Policy, Planning and Development. The minor is designed for students who wish to either work in the international arena or who expect that their professional careers will be affected by activities in that arena. Interdisciplinary Minor in Peace and Conflict Studies provides study of the intellectual and moral issues concerning peace. Students learn about peace research, conflict and its resolution, and the pursuit of peace with justice.