Overview
This minor increases students’ awareness of the regions and current issues of the world on theoretical and practical levels.
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
This minor increases students’ awareness of the regions and current issues of the world on theoretical and practical levels.
Minor Requirements (Catalog Year 2018-2019)
In addition to meeting the following requirements, students must meet the university requirements for all minors.
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.
Two core courses (6 credits):
GOVT 132 – Introduction to International Politics (Mason Core) Credits: 3
GOVT 133 – Introduction to Comparative Politics (Mason Core) Credits: 3
Four elective courses (12 credits) chosen from the following categories with only one from each category:
GOVT 103 – Introduction to American Government (Mason Core)
Any GOVT 330 - GOVT 339 comparative politics
Any GOVT 340 - GOVT 349 international studies
Any GOVT 430 - GOVT 439 comparative politics
Any GOVT 440 - GOVT 449 International studies
GOVT 480 – Internship (when relevant, with the prior written approval of the minor advisor)
Total: 18 credits
Requirements may be different for earlier catalog years. See the University Catalog archives