Minors
American Government
requirements
The minor in American government offers students from a variety of majors
useful knowledge about American political processes and institutions. Students
will gain insight into the workings of institutions like Congress and the
presidency, the tactics of interest groups and political party activists,
and the techniques and influence of the media. Because of the increasing
overlap of the public and private sectors in today's fast-changing political
environment, students must have a working knowledge of American government
and politics. This minor draws on the latest political research and real-world
examples to provide that knowledge.
Contact Bob
Dudley for more information.
Global Systems (Interdisciplinary)
requirements
The interdisciplinary minor in global systems is designed to complement
virtually any undergraduate major. Global systems have become increasingly
important to the way we live and work, and a global perspective makes us
more aware of how we are connected to others around the world and to the
whole of nature. Courses prepare students to connect their professional
concerns to global issues of health care, trade and finance, or technology.
Students in the liberal arts gain insights into their disciplines as they
learn how the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences are affected
by global issues such as demographic change, telecommunications, and environmental
protection.
Contact Frances Harbour for more information.
International and Comparative Studies
requirements
Students who minor in international and comparative
studies acquire the analytical tools to understand the forces that shape
international relations. They gain knowledge of countries or regions as well
as functional topics such as security, political economy, ethics, the environment,
and international organizations and law. With an added international dimension
to their major field of study, graduates with a minor in international/comparative
studies may pursue a wide range of careers in public and private institutions
as well as advanced degrees in graduate and professional schools.
Contact Frances Harbour for more information.
Legal Studies
requirements
Focuses on the constitutional foundations, interpretation, processes and
functions of domestic and international law. For students preparing for careers
in public, nonprofit or private sector organizations that deal with legal
issues.
Contact Bob Dudley for more information.
Political Philosophy (Interdisciplinary)
requirements
The Political Philosophy minor offers students the opportunity for intensive study in the area of political philosophy and political theory. The minor includes courses that focus on the history of political philosophy, on the moral evaluation of political institutions, on ethical, social, and political issues raised by globalization, and on the conceptual foundations of democracy and human rights.
The minor can provide the opportunity for students to study this field in depth and from a variety of interdisciplinary perspectives, to develop a deeper philosophical perspective on political institutions, and to lay the foundation for further graduate study in Philosophy, Government, or Policy Studies.
Contact Roger Paden for more information.
Public Policy and Management
requirements
Introduces students to the theory and process
of policy formulation and implementation in the political/governmental arena.
For those preparing for careers in public, nonprofit or private sector organizations
involved in designing and implementing public policy.
Contact John Sacco for more information.
Urban and Suburban Studies (Interdisciplinary)
requirements
The minor in Urban and Suburban Studies (USST) provides students with the
opportunity to work at the intersection of the local, the regional, and the
global. There are three broad foci for the minor--the environment, culture,
and the economy. Students who envisage a career in the Baltimore-Washington
Metropolitan Area in the professions, in local or regional government, or
in non-profit organizations are offered a solid background to the region.
This will serve as a valuable complement to their major area of study.
Contact Darrene Hackler for more information.
