International Studies Minor

The International Studies Program offers opportunities for students to gain an understanding of other cultures through study abroad, as well as through an interdisciplinary Minor in International Studies.

International Studies Minor for students following the 2009-2010 catalog & later

International Studies Minor for students following the 2008-09 catalog & before

International Studies Minor
for students following the
2009-2010 catalog & later

The International Studies Program offers opportunities for students to gain an understanding of other cultures through study abroad, as well as through an interdisciplinary Minor in International Studies.

International Studies Minor

Longwood University offers a minor in International Studies, combining courses in the social sciences, humanities, arts, and sciences, for those students who wish to devote a part of their education to learning about societies other than their own.  Many students combine their interdisciplinary focus in International Studies with a major in a field such as Political Science, Economics, Business, Foreign Language, History, or English, in preparation for careers in international service, business, non-governmental organizations, foreign service, the Peace Corps, and for pursuing graduate work.  Students will pursue courses in the minor during study abroad in summer or semester programs, while acquiring first-hand experience with life and work in another culture.

Students who wish to participate in the International Studies minor should contact Dr. Lily Anne Goetz, Director of International Affairs, goetzla@longwood.edu.

Requirements for 21-Credit Minor in International Studies

In order to complete a minor in International Studies, students must:

1.      File a form of intention to pursue the minor at the Office of Registration.

2.      Complete 6 credit hours in a modern language to include 330 or 331.  Note:  Notes: Modern Language majors must take all 21 credits from the list below.  Non-native English speakers using ESL 309 or ESL 310 to complete this requirement may use any History class to fulfill the 330/331 requirement, including American History.  See Director for approval of course choice.

3.      Complete 15 credit hours chosen from the following; no more than two courses from any one discipline may be chosen.

 Other courses with a substantial international focus or study abroad component will be considered for substitution. See program director.

4.      Complete an approved study abroad program awarding at least 3 credit hours.

Study Abroad 

Study Abroad programs are available in the form of short-term group programs led by Longwood University faculty during summers or winter intersessions, one- or two-month summer programs, and semester and year programs.  Students should work with their academic advisors to plan the courses to be taken abroad, and should begin planning at least a year ahead of the proposed program dates.  Study abroad opportunities are open to all students; a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 is required for most study abroad programs.  Modern Language majors are required to study abroad for at least one full semester.  All federal, state and institutional financial aid, with the exception of Federal Work Study, may be applied toward the costs of approved study abroad programs.  There are a limited number of scholarships available for students in programs abroad.  For complete information on upcoming programs, requirements for participation, and application procedures, and for help in selecting a program and for program approval, please visit the Office of International Affairs in Ruffner 146.  The International Affairs website contains information that will be helpful as you begin to plan study abroad:  http://www.longwood.edu/studyabroad/

International Studies Minor
for students following the
2008-09 catalog & before

ANTH 204 Language and Culture/3 credits
ANTH 316 People of Africa/3 credits
ANTH 317 Peoples of the Pacific/3 credits
ANTH 320 Folklore/3 credits
ART 261 History of Prehistoric Ancient and Medieval Art in the Western World/3 credits
ART 262 History of Western Art: Renaissance to Contemporary/3 credits
BIOL 496 Research Projects in Biology/1-4 credits
CHEM 496 Research Projects in Chemistry/1-4 credits
ECON 307 Transition and Development to Free Markets/3 credits
ECON 319 International Economics/3 credits
GEOG 352 World Regional Geography/3 credits
GEOG 401 Geography of South and East Asia/3 credits
GEOG 402 Geography of Latin America/3 credits
GEOG 403 Geography of Europe/3 credits
GEOG 444 Political Geography/3 credits
GEOG 450 Geography of Contemporary Problem Areas/3 credits
GEOG 453 Geography of the Former Soviet Union/3 credits
HLTH 210 World Health Issues/3 credits
HIST 200 History of China/3 credits
HIST 307 United States Diplomatic History to 1898/3 credits
HIST 308 United States Diplomatic History from 1898/3 credits
HIST 314 Political History of Africa/3 credits
HIST 325 History of Latin America/3 credits
HIST 336 History of Japan/3 credits
HIST 355 Europe in the Nineteenth Century, 1815-1914/3 credits
HIST 356 Europe in the Twentieth Century, 1900-present/3 credits
HIST 359 Russian History to 1894/3 credits
HIST 360 Russian History Since 1894/3 credits
MARK 384 International Marketing/3 credits
PHIL 242 World Religions/3 credits
PHED/DANC 136 International Folk Dance/1 credit
POSC 314 Political History of Africa/3 credits
POSC 335 Western European Politics and Government/3 credits
POSC 336 Russian and Eastern European Government and Politics/3 credits
POSC 337 Asian Government and Politics/3 credits
POSC 375 Latin American Politics and Government/3 credits
POSC 395 African Politics and Government/3 credits
POSC 441 International Relations/3 credits
POSC 442 International Law and Organizations/3 credits
POSC 469 Soviet Diplomacy/3 credits
THEA 332 Non-Western Performance/3 credits

There are many other courses and disciplines that can be applied to the minor.  The new courses will be posted here as they are approved.  Check back soon, or see Dr. Goetz.