Interdisciplinary International Studies Minor
Adrian Mandzy, Coordinator
003B Breckinridge Hall
(606) 783-9369
The purpose of the International Studies (IST) minor is to provide students with an understanding of the complex relationships that exist in the world today between nation-states and non-governmental organizations. The IST minor will allow students to investigate international issues through an interdisciplinary approach in which they will combine theory with practice.
Students may select courses that will provide them with a concentration in a specific nation (i.e., German, Canadian, or Chinese studies) or in a region/continent (i.e., Southeast Asian, South American, or sub-Saharan Africa). Students may also choose a general approach to international studies. The intention is to equip students to live and work in a world with understanding and respect of other peoples.
Program Competencies
Upon completion of this program, the students will:
- Demonstrate elementary competence in at least one modern language beyond their native tongue.
- Develop an international context that will develop their personal and professional lives.
- Develop appreciation for the culture and civilization of other countries.
- Explain the implications of international issues to their major and/or profession.
- Navigate successfully in a foreign country.
The senior seminar class will provide the opportunity to analyze and synthesize material from the program.
The IST minor requires 22 hours. These hours are distributed in the following way:
Required Courses
IST 101 — Introduction to International Studies |
3 |
IST 301 — International Studies Study Abroad |
1 |
IST 401 — Seminar in International Studies |
3 |
Electives
Additional courses cross-listed in International Studies |
9 |
Courses currently approved to be cross-listed in the minor include:
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IST 241/GEO 241 - United States and Canada |
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IST 302/GOVT 331 — Politics of the Middle East and North Africa |
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IST 303/GOVT 332 — Politics of Latin America and the Caribbean |
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IST 330 — Perspectives on Canada |
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IST 332 — First Nations of Canada |
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IST 333 — Govt & Politics of Britain and Canada |
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IST 335 — Political Econ & Envir Policy in Canada |
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IST 336 — Politics of the American Auto Industry |
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IST/NAHS 345 — Global Health |
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IST 399 — Selected Topics in International Studies |
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IST 430 — Canadian Parliament Internship |
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Special topics will be approved for cross listing on an
individual basis.
Foreign Language Competency |
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Six hours of study in one foreign language or its equivalent as approved by the Associate Dean for International Education.
For additional information on the interdisciplinary minor in International Studies, contact the coordinator at (606) 783-9369.
Study Abroad
Morehead State University offers undergraduate students a variety of study abroad opportunities in various countries around the world. The majority of these programs grant academic credit upon successful completion of the program. For any study abroad program that awards academic credit, the student may apply for student loans or grants for which they would normally be eligible.
As a member of the Cooperative Center for Study Abroad consortium, the University is able to send faculty and students to England, Scotland, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, Barbados, and Kenya for educational offerings in a variety of subject areas. Programs are scheduled during the December/January interim, summer sessions or the spring semester. Internships are also available each spring in Dublin and London. Students can earn from three to six credit hours depending upon the length of the program in which they are enrolled.
MSU is a participant in the Kentucky Institute for International Studies, a consortium allowing University faculty and students to travel to study centers around the world, including France, Austria, Italy, Greece, Spain, Brazil, Cameroon, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ecuador, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Thailand, Myanmar (Burma), and Turkey. Courses are offered during the summer sessions and focus on languages, the humanities, social sciences, business, education, and environmental sciences. Full semester programs are also available in Germany, France, Mexico, and Spain.
The newest consortium to which Morehead State University belongs is the Magellan Exchange. While focusing in the past on business courses, the Exchange has begun to broaden its offerings. Students participate in semester or yearlong exchanges in European member institutions. Paying tuition to Morehead State University, U.S. students take courses offered in English. Countries included in the Magellan Exchange are Germany, France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Finland, Spain, and Austria. Opportunities to have internships while attending classes are also available.
Additional information about any study abroad opportunity may be obtained by accessing the international education Web page (www.moreheadstate.edu/oie).