This minor provides students with a global perspective that can enhance many different majors. The minor is not available to students majoring in global affairs or minoring in global systems.

This is a Green Leaf Program.

Policies

Eight credits of coursework must be unique to the minor and students must complete all coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.00. For policies governing all minors, see AP.5.3.4 Minors.

Banner Code: GLOA

Minor Requirements

Total credits: 15

This is a Green Leaf program.

Students should be aware of the specific policies associated with this program, located on the Admissions & Policies tab.

Coursework

Introductory course
GLOA 101Introduction to Global Affairs (Mason Core)3
Core Courses
Choose 2 courses from the following:6
Globalization and Culture (Mason Core)
International Economic Policy
International Relations Theory 1
Global Conflict Analysis and Resolution (Mason Core)
Applied Ecology
Environmental Justice (Mason Core)
Additional Courses
Choose two courses from the following:6
Latin America and Globalization
Asia and Globalization
Europe and Globalization
Middle East and Globalization
Media, Technology, and Globalization
Human Security, Globalization, and Development
Global Health and Development
Topics in Global Affairs
Global Experiential Learning
Total Credits15
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Note the prerequisite for this course: GOVT 132 Introduction to International Politics (Mason Core) or GOVT 133 Introduction to Comparative Politics (Mason Core)