Overview
The minor in international security provides students with the theories and background to understand the institutions and processes of international security, as well as critical international security issues such as terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, and war.
Opportunities
All students have opportunities to
- conduct independent research
- engage in globally-related activities through coursework and language study at Mason and abroad
- participate in many forms of public service
- prepare for their future careers through internships, career-focused minors and other college-to-career activities
Requirements
The minor in international security provides students with the theories and background to understand the institutions and processes of international security, as well as critical international security issues such as terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, and war.
Minor Requirements (Catalog Year 2018-2019)
Students pursuing this minor must complete 18 credits in government with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course. Eight credits of course work must be unique to the minor.
Three core courses (9 credits)
GOVT 132 - Introduction to International Politics (Mason Core) Credits: 3
GOVT 346 - American Security Policy Credits: 3
GOVT 347 - International Security Credits: 3
Three elective courses (9 credits) chosen from:
GOVT 322 – International Releations Theory Credits: 3
GOVT 342 – Diplomacy Credits: 3
GOVT 344 – American Foreign Policy Credits: 3
GOVT 444 – Issues in International Studies Credits: 1-3 (when topic is relevant with approval of the minor advisor)
GOVT 446 – International Law and Organization Credits: 3
GOVT 447 – Revolution and International Politics Credits: 3
GOVT 448 – Ethics and International Politics Credits: 3
GOVT 480 – Internship Credits: 3 (when topic is relevant with approval of the minor advisor)
Total: 18 credits
Requirements may be different for earlier catalog years. See the University Catalog archives.